ChorTeach Summer Issue

The summer issue of ChorTeach is now available online for ACDA members.  To view, click here: ChorTeach

Included in this issue:

Vol. 6, Issue 4 - Summer 2014

Creating an Inclusive and Safe Choir Room by Christopher Larson (South Dakota)

Sing Out Loud: Empowering Women's Choirs  by Lindsay S. Pope  (Massachusetts)

Recruiting Boys into Choirs - Techniques that Work by Jonathan Krinke (Missouri)

Battling the October Blues: Stimulus Variation in Rehearsals by Erin Colwitz (Alabama)

Stuck in the Middle - Finding Multicultural Repertoire for Middle School Choirs by Kurt McKee (Oregon)

Special thanks to our own Dr. Terry Barham for his work as editor!

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

Accompanist Openings

F.L. Schlagle High School (Kansas City) is seeking an accompanist to begin in the 2014-2015 school year.  Applicants should have excellent keyboard skills and experience working with children or in a school setting. To view a complete job description or to apply, click here.

Wichita Northwest High School is also seeking an accompanist. The position is approximately 15 hours per week, and they are looking for energetic, talented pianists who are comfortable with sectionals and will love high school singers. Apply online through USD 259 Human Resources or contact Amy Brown with questions.

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TIffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Convention Schedule and Registration Deadline

The 2014 Summer Convention begins in THREE DAYS!


If you have not already registered, online registration will close TONIGHT at 11:59pm.  On-site registration will open at 7:30 Thursday morning in the Grand Ballroom.


The Convention booklet and schedule At-A-Glance are available for viewing or printing on the Summer Convention page of the website.  You may also download the schedule to your phone using the Guidebook app by following these instructions:

• Download 'Guidebook' from the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace
• From the Guidebook application, tap "Download Guides" then "Redeem Code".                                                                
• Enter the code "kcda2014" and the guide will download to your device.                      

Wishing you safe travels and looking forward to seeing many of you in Topeka this week!


Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster                                                     

#TBT Photos

Happy July, KCDA! 

As part of Thursday evening's KCDA Live! event, we'll be celebrating #throwbackthursday.  If you have old photos of yourself or other KCDA educators and would like to submit them to be included in the presentation, please post them to the KCDA Facebook page or email them to thompson.tiffani@ymail.com.

Looking forward to seeing many of you in Topeka!


Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster