2024 SWACDA Conference
Denver, Colorado
Jeffrey Allen Murdock, President
SWACDA 2024: Performing Choirs
Stephen F. Austin State University A Cappella Choir, Michael Murphy
Wichita State University Concert Chorale, Ryan Beeken
Springfield Chamber Chorus, Christopher Brammer
Elus Vocal Ensemble, Taylor Martin
The Woodlands High School Chamber Choir, Patrick Newcomb
A.C. Jones High School Varsity Mixed Choir, Cesar Galaviz
Nixa High School Chamber Singers, Daniel Gutierrez
Timber Creek High School Chamber Choir, Adrian Kirtley
Liberty North High School Chamber Choir, Brian Hartman
Grand Prairie Academy Treble Singers, Joel Duarte
Allen High School Varsity Treble Choir, Kathryn Zetterstrom
MacArthur High School A Cappella Treble, Lauren Davis
Wylie East High School Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir, Nathan Dame
Fort Settlement Middle School Varsity Treble Choir, Kristen Jordon
Young Junior High School (Young Men), Christi Jones
Colorado Children’s Chorale (Tour Choir), Emily Crile
SWACDA 2024: Invited Choirs
- Kantorei – Joel Rinsema, director
- University of West Indies, Mona University Singers – Franklin E. Halliburton, director
- University of Denver Lamont Chorale & The Evans Choir – Catherine Sailer, director
- University of Colorado at Denver Lark A Cappella Lark – Ensemble – Erin Hauger, director
SWACDA 2024: Demonstration Choirs
- Arvada West High School Vocal Showcase – Taylor Rodgers, director
- Cherry Creek High School Meistersingers – Sarah Branton, director
- Har-Ber High School Choir – Clint Pianalto & Michael Baker Brown, directors
- University of Colorado at Boulder University Choir – Elizabeth Swanson, director
SWACDA 2024: Emersion Day Sessions
Things They Didn’t Teach You in College!
Leila Heil, presenter
Teaching Workshop
Leila Heil, O’Neil Jones, presenters
O’Neil Jones, presenter
Jonathan Palant, presenter
Robert T. Gibson, presenter
Jonathan Palant and Robert T. Gibson, moderators
Pamela Dawson, William Twymn-George and Jim Henry, presenters
Developing Professionals… Artistically!
Pamela Dawson, William Twymn-George and Jim Henry, presenters
Harmonizing Diversity: Best Practices in Choral Music Education
William Twyman-George, presenter
Sound 101 With Tony Huerta
Tony Huerta, presenter
Using Pop Music to Build Better Singers
Christopher Diaz, Rob Dietz and J.D. Frizzell, presenters
More Than This: A Talk On Expanding Our Horizons Through A Cappella
Christopher Diaz, presenter
Jazz Timbre, Style and Tuning
Jim Graves, presenter
Improvisation
Jim Graves, presenter
Bridging Choral Generations: Embracing Perspectives From Multiple Career Stages
Francis Cathlina and Galen Darrough, presenters
I’m Retired, Now What?
Eph Ehly, presenter
How Do You Spell Retirement? R-E-B-I-R-T-H! That’s How
Margie Camp, Jonathan Owen and Mark Lawley, presenters
Enhancing Choral Excellence Through Roundtable Discussions
Yoojin Muhn, Joshua Oppenheim and Catherine Sailer, presenters
Nurturing Growth Through Mentorship
Yoojin Muhn, Joshua Oppenheim and Catherine Sailer, presenters
Recruiting and Retaining 101
Larry Dunn, presenter
The Boy’s Changing Voice
Larry Dunn, presenter
The Female Adolescent Voice
Larry Dunn, presenter
Meet & Greet & Door Prizes!!
Nick Farr and Rachel Cornett, presenters
Unconference
Nick Farr and Rachel Cornett, presenters
Kids’ Songs True and New
Nick Farr and Rachel Cornett, presenters
SWACDA 2024: Interest Sessions
Choral Music and Storytelling: Building Engagement Through Program Flow
Raul Dominguez & Matthew Myers
General Plenary Session
Betsy Cook Weber
A Place for All: Diverse Perspectives in Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantatas
C. Michael Porter
Limitless Ladies: Take the Limits Off – Women in Choral Music Education
Frances Fonza & Panel
Best Practices in Program Administration for New Choral Directors
Joshua Cheney
Many Gifts: Educating Community and Church Choirs Through Rehearsals
Matthew Caine & Jennifer Adam
Grades are Dumb. Growth Mindset in the Choral Classroom
Clint Pianalto & Michael Baker Brown
Middle School Choral Students – How Do You Motivate Them?
Lynn Brinckmeyer
“Brain Smart” Rehearsals
Stephen Rew
Flexible Fach: Gender-Affirming Vocal Pedagogy through Science-Informed Practices
Stevie Hirner
Anton Bruckner Unknown
Florian Maierl
You Are the Voice Teacher: Teaching Technique and Authenticity of Vocal Production in Choral Singing
Amy Johnston Blosser & C. Andrew Blosser
The Choral Music of Jamaica
O’Neil Jones
Contemporary A Cappella Plenary Session
Rob Dietz
Limitless Connections
Tom Carter
Gospel Plenary Session
Trey McLaughlin
The 4×4 approach: Creative Programming for Secondary Choral Ensembles
McKenna Stenson & Kyra Stahr
Maestro and Muse: A Balancing Act
Clelyn Chapin
Rediscovering Joy: Limitless Possibilities Begin with You
Ryan Board & Jaclyn Normandie
A Tesla Upgrade for Your Choir: Creating a “Self-Driving” Ensemble
Gary Seighman
Developing Black-Belt Choral Musicians: Transferable Lessons and Methods from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jeffery Wall
First-Generation and First-Time Music Students: Tips for a Successful Transition
Joseph DeSota
Limitless Learning Opportunities for Lifelong Singers
Sheri Cook-Cunningham
Rehearsal by Design
Jordan Cox
Forget Sight Reading, My Kids Can’t Match Pitch! What’ll I Do?
Brian Hartman & Sam Anderson
Think, Listen, Sing! A Skills-Based Approach to Sight-Singing
Michele Henry & Keitha Lucas Hamann
Real Ensemble Culture Building (Ice Breakers Not Included)
Kari Adams
If I Don’t Scat Sing, How Can I Teach It? Strategies to Help Choir Directors Who are New to the Jazz Idiom Demystify Vocal Improvisation
Justin Binek
The Limitless Tour of Global Choral Music
John Petzet & Frank Eychaner
Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Welcoming Singers with Disabilities
Andrew Voth
Gaming the System: Play-Based Approaches to Teaching Music Literacy
Saleel Menon
Documentary – Choral Singing in America
Matt Workman
Creating the Optimal Sound: Voice Matching for the Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble
John Stafford II
Look at ME!! Strategies to Enhance Artistry in Your Conducting Gesture
Phillip Stockton
Supporting Teachers: Success Strategies for America’s Title I Musicians
Katy Green
Like and Subscribe: Fostering Well-Being Through the Choral Rehearsal
David Howard
Cultural Bridges: Developing International Exchanges
Panel: Jen Sengin, Jeffrey Allen Murdock, Ryan Sullivan, Erin Plisco, John McDonald, Meg Stohlmann, Joshua Haberman
SWACDA 2024: Honor Choir Clinicians
LIMITLESS
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Jeffrey Allen Murdock, President
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Mary Biddlecombe, 4-7 Treble Honor Choir
Dr. Amon Edy, 7-9 Tenor Bass Honor Choir
Tammy Carney, 7-9 Treble Honor Choir
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Dr. Jabarie glass, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir
Dr. Betsy Weber, Collegiate Honor Choir
Trey McLaughlin, Gospel Honor Choir
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JD Frizzell, Collegiate A Cappella Honor Choir
Christopher diaz, High School A Cappella Honor Choir
Rob Dietz, High School A Cappella Honor Choir
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VIAMEDIA VIDEO & AUDIO RECORDINGS
Visit the ViaMedia website to purchase video and audio recording from the SWACDA 2024: LIMITLESS conference.
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![Colorado Childrens Chorale dance](https://swacda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Colorado-Childrens-Chorale-dance.jpg)
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![Jazz HOnor Choir Conductors](https://swacda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jazz-HOnor-Choir-Conductors.jpg)
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