Nathan Wubbena Interviews Chris Maunu

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Nathan Wubbena, Children/Community Youth R&R Chair I sat down to talk with Chris Maunu this month, a former Colorado colleague whom I got to know more when our choirs sang one of his pieces in 2021; we had a wonderful conversation. Chris is a kind and genuine person, and had some great thoughts to share […]

Repertoire Suggestions – Student Activities R&R

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Jennifer Sequin – SWACDA Youth and Student Activities R&R Chair  Alma Redemptoris Mater (SA) with keyboard and opt. cello Chiara Margarita Cozzolani/ed. Meredith Bowen Hal Leonard Laudamus Te, RV 588 (SA) with piano Antonio Vivaldi/arr. David Rayl MusicSpoke Wade in the Water (SSA) with piano arr. Kevin Phillip Johnson BriLee Music Publications Fire Dance of […]

Repertoire Suggestions – Rayvon Moore – 4-year College/University R&R

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Rayvon TJ Moore – 4-year College/University R&R Chair Tis the Season (in August)! – Holiday Concert Ideas Coventry Carol arr. B.E. Boykin Oxford University Press SATTB, SSAA, a cappella A beautiful arrangement of a well-known carol with gorgeous harmonies! You can feature a soprano or baritone as the soloist. https://www.jwpepper.com/Coventry-Carol/11512318.item   Mary Had a Baby […]

Repertoire Suggestions – Nathan Wubbena – Children/Community Youth R&R

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Nathan Wubbena – Children/Community Youth R&R Chair Selecting repertoire is one of my favorite things to do. I almost always find it challenging to whittle down the list of songs I’d like to do with my singers because there are many wonderful pieces that offer so much to our students. I aim to provide a […]

Meet Bryan Taylor: Your New SWACDA Music and Worship R&R Chair

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Meet Bryan Taylor: Your New SWACDA Music and Worship R&R Chair Introduction I am excited to represent SWACDA and all the great church music directors as your Music and Worship Repertoire and Resource chair. I cherish the opportunity to lead, learn, and grow through the excellent church leaders we have in SWACDA. Let’s get more […]

The President’s Pen – July 15

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New Horizons Are you ready to explore new horizons at an upcoming conference in one of the most vibrant cities in the Southwest? Selecting a city for our Southwestern conferences is a meticulous process that requires extensive planning, organizing, and work. As I transitioned into the role of president-elect, I gained a newfound appreciation for […]