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North Central Division Conference
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 3-6, 2010
A Community That Sings! …will be the theme in March of 2010 as choral directors from across the upper Midwest gather in Minneapolis for the North Central Division conference. Both a culminating event and a kickoff to an ongoing effort to bringing song back to our society, the convention will feature national and international leaders in the community singing movement. Headlining the conference will be Alice Parker…the long-time voice for melody in America. A second keynote will be presented by Britain’s National Ambassador for Singing, Howard Goodall. The initial immersion day will conclude with two dynamic events…first, a public “SING” where nine newly arranged folksongs by nationally recognized composers will be unveiled. Second, the evening will wrap up with a presentation and performance by Maarja Soone and the Girls Choir of the Old Town Musichouse from Tallinn, Estonia. Conference goers will hear how the power of song in Estonia helped the country achieve independence from the former Soviet Union.
The conference will also feature fifteen performing choirs from across the division, and some twenty interest sessions planned by the Repertoire and Standards Committee focusing on bringing community singing back to schools, churches and civic groups. Workshops and performances by Sweden’s The Real Group will include the NCACDA high school vocal jazz choir (Stephen Zegree, conductor, Phil Mattson, guest clinician). Two music in worship events will explore diverse avenues for singing as part of spiritual devotion. Finally, the convention will conclude with the honors concerts conducted by Eugene Rogers (junior high/middle school), Elaine Quilichini (5th & 6th grade elementary), Robert Ward (high school men), and Beth Holmes (high school women).
The North Central American Choral Directors Association Division Conference will be an amazing opportunity for all who love our art to share singing in new and unique ways. March 3-6, 2010 at the lovely Minneapolis Hilton with all major concert performances taking place at Orchestra Hall this convention is not to be missed.
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| Conference Highlights Flyer |
| Minneapolis Conference Invitation |
| Conference Schedule |
| Featured Choirs Info |
| Interest Sessions Info |
| Interest Session Presenter Info |
| Register On Line! |
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I was still in college when my mentor and former high school director, Jim Miller, picked me up and drove me to my first divisional convention in Iowa. Talk about a life-changing experience! My eyes and ears were opened to choral music in ways that would enhance my future teaching. Connecting with conductors who would soon be my life-support as I entered the teaching profession was critical to my career. As exciting as conventions were three decades ago, today our North Central Division Conferences rival national events and attract members from across the country—even across the globe. Colleagues from across the Midwest will be gathering in Minneapolis. Inspiration awaits you! —Kevin Meidl, NCACDA President |
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THE CONFERENCE BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 WITH OUR TRADITIONAL IMMERSION DAY. This event has been a popular option for teachers needing specialized technique development or continuing education credits. Immersion Day offers a close-up and personal experience with Alice Parker, the dean of American singing. Ms. Parker will explore singing through folk repertoire and provide hands-on techniques for bringing song to your schools and communities. A second option is vocal jazz techniques with The Real Group from Sweden. This professional, world-class ensemble will share their music and their methods. Phil Mattson, one of the most familiar names and faces in America's vocal jazz movement, will be the master of ceremonies! |
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You will not want to miss Wednesday night— International Night! Just imagine If that isn't enough, the International Concert continues with The Bela Bartok Male Chorus, Pecs, Hungary, conducted by Lakner Tamas.. Following the concert, you will be directed to the beautiful Minneapolis Ballroom at the Minneapolis Hilton for social time and the Grand Opening of Exhibits. THURSDAY INCLUDES TWO KEYNOTE ADDRESSES: the first from Alice Parker, the second from Howard Goodall, the National Ambassador for Singing in the United Kingdom. The evening features an amazing concert beginning with the NCACDA Honors Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Steve Zegree conducting, followed by The Real Group at the lovely Convention Center Auditorium. FRIDAY'S PROGRAM FEATURES TWO RISING STARS IN THE CHORAL WORLD Come and meet Eric Whitacre, one of the most prolific young composers of our generation, who will present an interest session, and Craig Hella Johnson, one of the most influential voices in choral conducting in the United States, who will conduct the evening performance. The concert features The St. Olaf Orchestra and members of The Singers—Minnesota Choral Artists and Magnum Chorum. The evening concludes with a grand NC Division reception in the beautiful lobby of Orchestra Hall! |
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MUSIC IN WORSHIP TAKES CENTER STAGE WITH TWO UNIQUE EVENTS. A paperless worship service presented by Ben Allaway and friends that we are calling "Music By Heart," will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. That event will bookend our conference-closing service presented at Central Lutheran Church by the world-renowned National Lutheran Choir on Saturday. The one hour hymn-based event will leave you inspired for your next church choir rehearsal! HONOR CHOIRS PRESENT THEIR FINAL PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, including the High School Men's Honor Choir conducted by Robert Ward, the High School Women's Honor Choir conducted by Beth Holmes, the Middle Level Honor Choir conducted by Eugene Rogers, and the Children's Honor Choir conducted by Elaine Quillichini. As if that is not enough for a Saturday, there will be a special post-convention event available to you, presented by the Concordia Choir, René Clausen, conductor, in Orchestra Hall! MAIN STAGE CHOIRS include the St. Olaf Choir, the Iowa State Singers, the University of Minnesota Singers, the Dordt College Choir, the Manitou Singers from St. Olaf College, the Bemidji High School A Cappella Choir, the Summer Singers, the Waukee High School A Cappella Choir, the Vocalese Jazz Choir from Valley High School, the Blake Middle School Choristers, the Plymouth Congregational Church Chancel Choir, the Omaha Chamber Singers, the Luther College Norsemen, the Iowa State Cantamus Women's Choir…AND…our very own Varsity Men's Choir from Appleton North High School, Craig Aamot, conductor. Seventeen interest sessions…Eight reading sessions…Over fifty exhibits…The Minneapolis Hilton …Orchestra Hall…Central Lutheran Church…The Convention Center Auditorium… The Minneapolis Skywalk…No Busing…No Driving…World-Class Performances and Events…
International Night Concert -- Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. -- Orchestral Hall Immersion Day -- Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Credit Available) Tickets for all public events will be available from Orchestra Hall beginning in September.
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Performing Choirs -- Minneapolis 2010 |
| The St. Olaf Choir | St. Olaf College |
Anton Armstrong |
| Varsity Men's Choir | Appleton North H. S. | Craig Aamot |
| Iowa State Singers | Iowa State University | James Rodde |
| University of Minnesota Singers | University of Minnesota | Kathy Romey |
| Concert Choir | Dordt College | Ben Kornelis |
| The Manitou Singers | St. Olaf College | Sigrid Johnson |
| A Cappella Choir | Bemidji H. S. | Christopher Fettig |
| The Summer Singers | Minneapolis | Vicki Peters |
| A Cappella Choir | Waukee H. S. | Ryan Beeken |
| Vocalese | Valley H. S. | Linda Vanderpool |
| Choristers | Blake Middle School | Dan LeJeune |
| Chancel Choir | Plymouth Congregational Church | Sharon Parker-Lenihan |
| Omaha Chamber Singers | Omaha | David Batter |
| Norsemen | Luther College | Tim Peter |
| Cantamus Women's Choir | Iowa State University | Kathleen Rodde |
Honor Choir Forms |
Children's Honor Choir Application.pdf |
Please note: The Honor Overview, Children's Honor Application,
Women's Honor Application and Conductor Overview information has been revised.
Minneapolis Convention 2010 Flyer.pdf
North Central Division Advertising.pdf
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