Women's Choir Extension

The deadline for the 2014 All-State Women's Choir has been EXTENDED until Friday, March 28th.  All other submission and audition information remains the same, and can be accessed HERE.

Don't forget to take advantage of the KMEA Rate for Summer Convention Registration.  This deadline has NOT been extended, and will end tomorrow at 11:30pm.  Save $15 by registering today.

Have a great Friday Eve!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Job Opportunity

The Lawrence Children's Choir is seeking an accompanist.  Please see the following message from Artistic Director Carolyn Welch concerning the position details, and contact her for further information.

Have a great day!

Tiffani

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The Lawrence Children's Choir is seeking an accompanist to replace Marilyn Epp, co-founder and long-time LCC accompanist. Duties include playing for the Tour and Ambassador Choirs, which rehearse on Monday evenings weekly during the academic year and once a month on Saturdays. LCC gives 2-5 concerts per year, plus additional performances at smaller venues by the Ambassador Choir. Other expectations include providing artistic input, helping to make rehearsal recordings, running sectionals and accompanying the Tour Choir on tour (usually a week during the summer). 

Please contact Carolyn Welch, Artistic Director, at cawelch@lawrencechildrenschoir.org for more information. 

Women's Choir and Discounted Summer Convention Rates

Two reminders for this week:

The KMEA Special Rate (active members only) for the 2014 KCDA Summer Convention expires this Friday at 11:30PM. 
This summer's convention will include presentations from
Dr. Tim Seelig, Laura Farnell, Drs. Julie Yu and Joshua Oppenheim, and Christy Elsner; performances by the Kansas All-State Women's Choir and ARISE; and reading sessions suitable for all levels of choral music.
Save $15 by registering today and selecting the "KMEA Special Rate for Active Members":
 Summer Convention Registration


Audition materials for the 2014 Kansas All-State Women's Choir must be postmarked by this Friday, March 7. 

Please mail applications, registration fees, and recordings to
Amy Brown
Wichita Northwest High School
1220 N. Tyler Rd.
Wichita, KS 67212
or email to: abrown2@usd259.net 
Visit www.kansaschoral.com for more information


Happy Mardi Gras!
Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

KMEA: Saturday's Performances

Congratulations to all of the KCDA members who had ensembles selected to perform at this year's KMEA In-Service Workshop! If you're in Wichita, be sure to check our Facebook Page for reminders about when these groups perform.

On Saturday's Schedule:

Atchison High School Show Choir - Adrenaline
Sam Dollins, Director
9:00am, MJT Little Theatre

Kansas City Kansas Community College Vocal Jazz Ensemble - The Standard
John Stafford II, Director
11:20am, Hyatt Ballrooms F-H

Wichita Chamber Chorale
Mark Bartel, Director
11:50, MJT Little Theatre


Enjoy your last day of KMEA!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

KMEA: Friday's Performances

Congratulations to all of the KCDA members who had ensembles selected to perform at this year's KMEA In-Service Workshop! If you're in Wichita, be sure to check our Facebook Page for reminders about when these groups perform.

On Friday's Schedule:

Blue Valley Northwest Chorale
Kevin Coker, Director
9:00am, MJT

Basehor-Linwood Mixed Chorus
Wendi Bogard, Director
10:05am, MJT

Lawrence Children's Choir
Carolyn Welch, Director
1:00pm, MJT

Blue Valley Northwest Chamber Singers
Kevin Coker, Director
2:45pm, MJT

Geary County Children's Choir
Greg Gooden, Director
2:50pm, Century II 210 Redbud

Kansas City Allegro con Spirito
Jacob Narverud, Director
4:00pm, MJT

KCDA Treble Honor Choir
Angie Johnson, Clinician
Christine Freeman, Coordinator
5:00pm, MJT

KMEA Reminders

Good afternoon, KCDA!  Here are a few reminders for those of you at KMEA this weekend:

1. Tomorrow is the KCDA Luncheon. It begins at 11:45 at the Drury Inn. If you have not yet purchased a ticket, it's not too late.  They will be on sale today and tomorrow for $13; you may purchase them online here: Luncheon Tickets

2. The KMEA Special Registration Rate for the 2014 KCDA Summer Convention begins today.  Save $15 by registering before March 7.  Forms are available at the KCDA booth.  Not at KMEA?  You can still register online by clicking HERE.

3. The KCDA Treble Honor Choir performs Friday evening, February 28, at 5:00pm.  Congratulations to all of those who had students selected to perform, and a big thanks to Christine Freeman for all of her work as coordinator.

Happy convention-ing!  Hope you're all staying warm and snow-free :)

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Thursday's KMEA Performances

Congratulations to all of the KCDA members who had ensembles selected to perform at this year's KMEA In-Service Workshop! If you're headed to Wichita, be sure to check our Facebook Page for reminders about when these groups perform.

On Thursday's schedule:

Fort Hays State University Concert Choir; 
Director - Dr. Terry Crull (KCDA NW District Representative)
Feb. 27 @ 3:55 PM, Century II MJT Little Theater

A Song for Fort Hays - Donald E. Stout

Ave Maris Stella - Mark Thomas

Ye Shall Have a Song - Randall Thompson

Tell My Father - text: Jack Murphy; music: Frank Wildhorn

As Dew In April / This Little Babe - Benjamin Britten

A Covenant Prayer - Dan Forrest

Soon-Ah Will Be Done - spiritual/William L. Dawson

Take Joy Home - Dale Grotenhuis

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster