A Cappella Choir, Samford University - Philip L. Copeland. Thomas Gospel Choir (PA)Waltier Blocker,conductorQueens College Treble Choir (NY)Eric Rubinstein,conductorSusquehanna University Choir (PA)Amy Voorhees, conductorFredonia Chamber Choir (NY)Vernon Huff, conductorMorse Chorale (CT)Stephanie Tubiolo, conductor, A Brief Introduction of Choral Literature in Eastern Asian CulturesPingyi Song, presenter, African American Spirituals and the Social Justice CurriculumRollo Dilworth, presenter, Approaching New Arab Choral RepertoireShireen Abu-Khader & William Culverhouse, presenters, Come SundayArreon A. Harley-Emerson, presenter, COUNT!! ACDA EASTERN commissioned work byB.E. Chapter presidents may submit additions to this list using this online form. The next upcoming session is to be held in St. Louis, Missouri, June 6-11, 2022. ACDA 2022 Annual Conference Start Sunday, April 24, 2022 8:00 AM End Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:00 PM Location Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld Registration ACDA Member - $450.00 Federal Government - $450.00 Non-Member: Industry/Associate - $845.00 One Day Pass - Federal Government - $199.00 One Day Pass - Industry/Associate - $199.00 Conference Location. ACDA-PA will provide college students to serve as dorm counselors for high school singers participating in the Honor Choir. Bray, Lori Bryhni, Alyson Cartagena, Keith Skip Costa, Mary-Jean Cowell, Karen Dearborn, Susan Douglas Roberts, Abby Fiat, Barry Fischer, Lynda Fitzgerald, Philip Flickinger, Lisa A. Fusillo, Amy Ginsburg, Lonny Joseph Gordon, Erica Helm, Gerri P. 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ACDA conferences, where you can connect with choral directors, network, learn from top choral leaders and experience great choirs in performance. Donald Dumpson & Julia Zavadsky, moderatorsII. Discover the next gem for your singers in a variety of voicings and instrumentations. Essence of Joy is Music 93 in the Penn State School of Music. February 15, 2021. I felt truly cared for at Fredonia, Rubinstein said. Everyone will be responsible for dinner on Monday and Tuesday on their own. Choral Commissions Premiered by Essence of Joy, Penn State. In addition to composing full-time, Elaine actively engages in bringing her music to life as the guest artist and featured clinician for professional conferences and festivals both in the U.S. and abroad as a composer, conductor, and accompanist of her work. Honor Choir rehearses with Marques Garrett, Childrens & Community Youth Choirs Shawn Funk, Junior High / Middle School Choirs Stephanie Magaro, Beyond Elijah Rock: Non-Idiomatic Choral Music of Black Composers, Vocal Jazz, Contemporary & Commercial Music Samantha Roberts, College and University Choirs Christopher Jackson. Those staying overnight will have breakfast provided. Walt Blocker brings many years and experiences of Music in Worship. Registration includes access to all sessions; Sunday night dinner, lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and snacks; and all sheet music for those singing in the conference chorus. From the ACDA-PA Bylaws: ARTICLE VII - Officers Section 1. Theatre alumna Dominique Kempf was in Buffalo last week in a production at Sheas Performing Arts Center as part of the national tour of the Broadway musical, Hadestown., Copyright 2022by State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia Chamber Choir ready to sing at ACDA eastern conference. PJs and Loungewear encouraged! ", American Academy of Audiology ", "It's my favorite professional event every year. Wise earned a B.F.A. The Adventist Church World Session, also known as the General Conference (GC) Session, is the Seventh-day Adventist Churchs highest governing body. ACDA Eastern Region President-Elect Amanda Hanzlik interviews Arreon Harley-Emerson about the 20223 A Place of Belonging Conference. That is tough, because there is so much great choral music being arrangedand composed right now, Huff remarked. Box 3062120Tallahassee, FL 32306-2120Conference Website, Registration cap: 350Coordinator: Rachel S. HunterEmail: fsuacda2022@gmail.com, Elizabeth Lowe Ahearn, Judy Allen, Tiffanee Arnold, Ruth Barnes, Jean Baxter, Lorelei E. Bayne, Jeanne Beaman, Paul Besaw, B.J. Join us in on the West coast for this must-attend conference, featuring relevant and compelling education, networking events and activities, and an interactive exhibit hall experience. 2022 Conference Schedule - ACDA-PA Conference Schedule Scroll down for Interest Session Details and Presenter Bios Sunday, July 31, 2022 Monday, August 1 Tuesday, August 2 Session Descriptions & Presenter Biographies Headliner Keynote/Plenary Sessions HEADLINER/KEYNOTE SESSIONS BY ELAINE HAGENBERG HEADLINER/KEYNOTE SESSIONS BY MARQUES L.A. GARRETT Any questions should be directed to the state (follow learn more links). Delegates from around the world meet every five years to vote on important issues facing the world church. Lela AndersonFaithful Over a Few Things,Glenn BurleighWe Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace,Marques L. A. Garrett. The St Thomas Gospel Choir currently consists of 50 singers and full band accompaniment. Each of the divisions and unions elect delegates that represent the work across their territory to represent them at the session. In choral music, we also seek the resonance of the voice through our bodies and in performance spaces. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The Academy will provide a variety of accessibility services including auditory, visual, and mobility accommodations. She teaches undergraduate coursework in choral methods, conducts the Concert Choir, and mentors graduate students in research. Speakers and Leaders at AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo, Audiology After Dark: A Night on the Town in Seattle for AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo, Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, Hearing and Balance Symptoms and Conditions. Mark the date and location on your calendar. Or are you curious about how to explain the process to your singers? She was asked to return in 2020 and again in 2021. Suite 220 The sessions will be held on Friday, February 11, and they will be led byrenownedconductor-teachers Brandon Boyd, Craig Hella Johnson, Sandra Snow, and Jan Taylor. Frances Fonza, CONNECTICUTDELAWAREMAINEMARYLAND/DCMASSACHUSETTSNEW HAMPSHIRENEW JERSEYNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIARHODE ISLANDVERMONT, MIDWESTERNNORTHWESTERNSOUTHERNSOUTHWESTERNWESTERN, Community & Professional/Music in Worship, College & Univ. The Chamber Choir is typically composed of 24 singers, split evenly between sopranos/altos and tenors/basses. TheMassACDA Summer Conference will be held at Assumption University (Worcester, MA) from Sunday, July 10 to Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Thisorange trackSSAA choir will begin rehearsals Thursday morning and perform Saturday late afternoon. As one of the first SSAA choruses in the Barbershop Harmony Society, Parkside Melody strives to foster an open and inclusive environment where our identity is instead based on vocal skills, fellowship and positive impact on audiences and community members. 3. ACDA EASTERN commissioned work byStephen Murphy. Stuart ChurchillDrop, Drop Slow Tears, Orlando GibbonsThe Negro Speaks of Rivers, Margaret BondsDeep River, arr. Walt attended both the Westminster Choir College of Princeton, NJ and the University of the Arts of Philadelphia, PA. Walt is a classically trained singer that brings his flare and experience of church music to the Episcopal Church. Email: acda-nc2022@uwm.edu Phone: (414) 229-4178 *** NORTHEAST: March 11-12, 2022 Two-Day Symposium Cancelled ** NORTHWEST: March 23-26, 2022 University of Oregon School of Music and Dance 1214 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97403 Conference Website Registration cap: 250 Coordinator: Shannon Mockli Email: smockli@uoregon.edu SOUTH: Not only does Fredonia offer a high-quality music education, but a safe space to try new things, and a network of support by colleagues and faculty alike. JUNE 6-11, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. 11480 Commerce Park Drive He earned his PhD in Music Education (Choral Conducting) at Florida State University. Only 17 choirs drawn from nine Northeastern states were selected to participate in the ACDA's 2022 conference to be held Feb. 9 to 12 in Boston. MassACDA will provide participants with the opportunity to receive PDP hours for the conference or graduate credit available through Westfield State University. Salutation, Eriks EsenvaldSong from the Road, Craig Hella JohnsonBlack is the Color of My True Loves Hair, arr. Walking Through the Valley: The Music of Burleigh & Bonds. The choir has performed world premieres of works from todays finest composers, has been featured on the nationally broadcast. . Wisconsin Theology Student Merissa Erb Inducted as Ministerial Trainee, Womens Empowerment Weekend: New Daily Rates, Brian Stephan Announces Retirement After 43 Years in Denominational Service, Como Revertir la Diabetes/Capacitacin para Lderes del Ministerio de Salud Hispano. An SSAATTBB choir of singers who will be in grades 10, 11, or 12 in February 2022. Box 10110Beaumont, TX 77710Conference Website, Registration cap: 384Coordinator: Golden WrightEmail: cgwright@lamar.eduPhone: (409) 880-8037, ** SOUTHEAST: March 12-15, 2022 Informal Concert has reached capacity.Florida State UniversitySchool of Dance130 Collegiate LoopP.O. The in-person conference will open with a community sing through Dr. Thomass new Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy, and will feature sessions and concerts on various topics including conducting, repertoire, developmental choirs, and the adolescent voice. Venue America's Center 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 United States . The new date will be June 6-11, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. 11480 Commerce Park Drive Join us in Cincinnati for the 2023 national conference! Click the file names to open PDF documents: Click on the links below to complete the conference evaluation survey or to receive Act 48 credit hours for your attendance and participation in the summer conference: Cost includes: meals (Sunday BBQ Dinner, Monday Banquet Dinner, Monday/Tuesday Lunch; note: breakfast is included for those staying on campus), all reading session music, sessions and keynotes with Elaine Hagenberg &MarquesGarrett, and 1 ticket to Chanticleer concert. Dr. Graham is the Evelyn Barry Director of the Choral Program at Wellesley College, a post at which she has served for the past twenty years. She is also the founding Artistic Director of the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus, which just . ACDA Eastern Region President-Elect Amanda Hanzlik interviews Arreon Harley-Emerson about the 20223 A Place of Belonging Conference. He currently serves at the Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, PA. The 47th Annual Conference, brings you an opportunity to hear from USDA and other industry experts, get connected with members nationwide, share best practices, and more! We will then demonstrate how we incorporate inclusive ideals into rehearsals, repertoire, and performances. He currently serves on the board of Chorus America and is the former national chair of the Diversity Initiatives Committee for the American Choral Directors Association. Learn more about the General Conference Session by clicking here. Learn, grow, and innovate with educational sessions, clinical and research posters,androundtable discussions on topics that mean the most to you. But I know that our wonderful students will step up and meet the challenge, he said. Make sure to register and secure your housing by March 1 to get the best rates. Boykin. Welcome to the application site for Concert Choirs, Spotlight Choirs, Interest Session Presenters, and Honor Choir members for the ACDA Eastern Region Conference, RESONATE , which will take place February 9-12, 2022 in Boston, MA. Give to the ONE ACDA Fund. Donald Dumpson, Michael Bussewitz-Quarm, Rollo Dilworth, Joshua Jacobson,Thomas Lloyd, Wendy Moy, Diana Saez, & Julia Zavadsky, Is Your Voice Sacred, Spiritual, or Cultural?Shireen Abu-Khader & Nahla Mattar, presenters, Margaret HillisUnlocking Her Approach from Score Study to Rehearsal PlanningCheryl Frazes Hill, presenter, Philosophy and Praxis: A More Inclusive Pedagogy Through Repertoire SelectionJabarie Glass & Shohei Kobayashi, presenters, The Power of Story in Song: Feeding the Choirs SoulDean Luethi, presenter, Resonate in Rehearsal: Revisiting the Harmony that Distinguishes Choral MusicBryan E. Nichols, presenter, Songs from the African Diaspora: Choral Arrangements from Latin AmericaDiana V. Sez, presenter, Trauma-Informed Choral Music EducationRebecca DeWan & Tammy Carusone, presenters. Our featured clinicians this year will be Dr. Andre Thomas and Dr. Judy Bowers who are both Professors Emeriti at The Florida State University. Brandon A. BoydBetter,Jason Clayborn/ adapt. Garnering interest both nationally and internationally. The masterclasses are offered to acknowledge and develop the conducting and rehearsal skills of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students and to promote student activity at the conference. Currently, she publishes her concert music independently through Elaine Hagenberg Music which is distributed through GIA. Mark the date and location on your calendar. The masterclasses will allow for approximately 20 minutes of podium time during the session. Whether at the National, Regional, or State level, ACDA is structured so that its members can easily involve themselves in the organizations activities. Cantabile, Nashville School of the Arts . Well-respected by the church members they represent We have three delegates representing Wisconsin Conference at the GC Session. Whos Who? This conference will include sessions that focus on the following areas: We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2022 Annual Conference. The AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo will be held at the Seattle Convention CenterArch Building, 705 Pike Street Seattle, WA 98101-2310. Today the sessions are held every five years in cities with stadiums that can seat more than 70,000 attendees, which includes the more than 2,500 delegates attending and the visitors from around the world who are watching the session. Performances oftenRESONATEwith a person because they vibrate sympathetically with some experience that the individual carries within, and the impact of those experiences cannot be underestimated; however, it might be true that only certain experiences have beenrepresented, perhaps making it difficult to findresonanceandrelevancefor many. You will leave this session feeling inspired to take action and do something positive in your communities. We cant wait to see you in person. My love for choral music and music education is inspired by my work with Dan Ihasz, Laura Dornberger and the late Gerald Gray, and I continue to see their guidance reflected in my own teaching, he said. Creating Choral Community: Coming Together in SongJ. Williams Visiting Professor Kyle van Schoonhoven, '11, is returning to campus to continue his residency following a special concert in Prague. Thursday, February 23 10:00 p.m. Continental Room of Hotel Cincinnati 35 West 5th Street Save the Date for the 2024 ACDA Southern Region Conference in Louisville In this session, well take an in-depth look at. Come join your ACDA Eastern Region colleagues on Friday, March 19 at 8:30PM EDT for some March Madness (choral repertoire edition), Conductor mixology, news about our 2022 Boston conference applications, events, and headliners, and breakouts with your state chapters. Learn more about the General Conference Session by clicking here. In collaboration with an ever-growing network of diverse stakeholders, AADD has assiduously planned and hosted an annual professional conference for over 30 years. "The conference was an amazing experience and I am already planning on attending next year in Seattle. The Hilton Garden Inn is an eight minute walk (0.3 miles) from the Renaissance Orlando. ACDA EASTERN commissioned work,A Musing on the Hood, byJohn L. Cornelius, Striving After God,Undine Smith MooreWake Me Up, Lord,Uzee BrownHe Stooped to Bless,Edward MargetsonAve Maria,R. Nathaniel DettI Opened My Mouth to the Lord,arr. He serves as the Associate Director of the African American Arts Institute, an IU division devoted to the perpetuation and performance of African American music and art. ACDA Eastern Conference 2024 Providence, RI, United States Start Date: Feb 28, 2024 (Wednesday) End Date: Mar 2, 2024 (Saturday) Duration: 4 days Country: United States State: Rhode Island City: Providence, RI Venue: TBA Nearby Hotels: - Frequency: Biennial (Every 2 Years) Target Audience: Regional Open To: Trade, Industry & Academic Countdown: Auditions for the 2022 conference were accepted between February 5 - April 16, 2021. Beyond the Score: Resources to assist your rehearsals. ACDA East President-Elect Interviews Dr. J. Donald Dumpson, discussing his upcoming conference appearance . 1. The online ballot will be available from 7:00am Monday, February 14, 2022 through 11:59PM on Friday, February 18, 2022. Engage and make new connections at conference receptions and events, off-site activities, and the amazing city of Seattle. The masterclasses will offer a wonderful learning opportunity for everyone involved. The national conference will be held in Cincinnati Feb 22-25, 2023. Scroll down for Interest Session Details and Presenter Bios. Dr. She has served the American Choral Directors Up to 25 hours of PDPs will be offered at no additional charge. The MassACDA Summer Conference will be held at Assumption University (Worcester, MA) from Sunday, July 10 to Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The generous support from our corporate partners and sponsors helps make the many Academy initiatives possible. Recognize their role is to work for the best of the church as a whole, rather than primarily the best for their local area Only four collegiate choirs were selected to perform at the Eastern Division's conference this year, so we are very humbled by that., Having a choir perform at an American Choral DirectorsAssociation convention really brings the program into an elite status. Summer 2022 - ACDA-PA Click for Conference Schedule Conference Printed Materials Click the file names to open PDF documents: Conference Program Booklet Opening Concert Program Opening Concert Additional Details (bios, texts, translations) Choir for All Honor Choir Program Post-Conference Online Forms The AAA Annual Conference offers many opportunities to connect with peers, learn about upcoming information, receive guidance on new audiological developments, and more. Early Bird $75 After June 15, 2022, $100 Student Member The RESONATE Conference Guiding Principles. He has held this position for 31 years. ACDA is coming to Orlando! The General Conference Executive Committee voted on January 12, 2021, for the second time in 10 months, to postpone the 61st General Conference Session due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. In addition to composing full-time, Elaine actively engages in bringing her music to life as the guest artist and featured clinician for professional conferences and festivals both in the U.S. and abroad as a composer, conductor, and accompanist of her work. Perhaps you will find that you, too, are being nudged to explore your passions more deeply. Dr. in Music Education at Fredonia in 2008. This is where interest sessions and the Exhibit Hall will be located. Conference registration fees will be waived for those selected to take part in the masterclasses. He has also served as a member of the academic faculty for the Gospel Music Workshop of America for 33 years. His past appointments include being the director of the University of Michigan Mens Glee Club, Macalester College (St. Paul, Minnesota), the Boys Choir of Harlem, Waubonsie Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois), and Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Childrens Choir). ACDA does not have an overflow hotel for the 2022 Annual Conference, at this time we are recommending attendees make their reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 6850 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, 32821. Learn More . You are invited to the ACDA Southern Region Reception at the national conference in Cincinnati! Behind the Scores: Demystifying the Compositional Process, Do you enjoy composing? Whether at the national, regional, or state level, ACDA is structured so that members can easily connect with other choral professionals and become involved in ACDA's activities. Reach out to us atinfo@commodityfoods.orgor by calling 850-480-7332. ACDA is divided into seven geographic regions, as well as fiftystate chapters, each with its own conferences, newsletters, festivals, clinics, and workshops. The conference committee this year was interested in showcasing living and minority composers, Huff indicated, so he pulled together a program that was challenging and also reflected the diversity of choral music thats currently available. Robert A.M. Ross presents a new system for singers and choral singers to acquire the necessary musical vocabulary (both rhythmic and intervallic) to become more proficient sight readers through structured warm-up exercises based on essential musical vocabulary. Brandon WaddlesAllor che ignuda,Vicente LusitanoShe Lingers On,Zanaida RoblesAll shall be well,Sarah QuartelWild Embers,Melissa Dunphy, Thisblue trackSATB choir will begin rehearsals Thursday morning and perform perform Friday evening. Reston, VA 20191, Copyright 2023 American Academy of Audiology. Presenting programs of varied repertoire from many styles and time periods, the Chorale is noted for its velvet blend, passionate expression, and artistic excellence. Its roster is chosen following auditions held during the first week of classes, Huff noted, and then, it's off to the races. Keep an eye on our website for information regarding our 2024 Eastern region Conference save the dates now! There are truly wonderful things happening in our choral/opera/voice programs and it will be a thrill to show our neighbors from around the eastern division, Huff said. The concerts, sessions, and presentations willreflectthe many different life experiences and realities of our members and those we hope will become part of our sharedresonance. Suite 220 The AAA Annual Conference offers many opportunities to connect with peers, learn about upcoming information, receive guidance on new audiological developments, and more. ACDA Southern Region - ACDA Southern Region Join us in Cincinnati! The music ensemble consists of variations of up to 4 keyboard players, 3 percussionist, lead guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer instrumentalist, trumpet, tenor, alto and soprano saxophone and trombone . in Music Education, gave a presentation, Exploring How Play Can Encourage Social Emotional Learning, at the 2023 New Directions for Music Education Conference at Michigan State University. This message was sent to conference attendees on July 22, 2022: Dear ACDA-PA Conference Attendee, We are looking forward to welcoming you to the ACDA-PA Summer Conference in one week! We all seek experiences thatRESONATEwith us: emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, musically. Wise is the founder and President of Raise Productions Center for the Gospel Arts, a gospel music production and publishing company in Columbus, Ohio established to provide educational training and resources for gospel artists and the community. The standards are very high and the competition is tough, Dr. Huff noted. 2020 Preview Alleluia (Live) 1 5:04 Reading 1 (Live) High School Honor Choir & Edith Copley 2 0:18 Ubi caritas et amor (Live) High School Honor Choir & Edith Copley 3 5:38 Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Sing Unto God (Live) ACDA Eastern Region 2022 There are presently no open calls for submissions. Below, please find important information regarding your conference participation. Identity, Inclusion, and Excellence in the ACDAPenelope Cruz, David Fryling, Arreon A. Harley-Emerson, & Wendy MoyIII. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, Hearing and Balance Symptoms and Conditions, New York State and Federal Law, Regulations, and Professional Conduct for Hearing Aid Dispensing: Updated 2023. Dr. Rubinstein indicated hes proud to be a graduate of the Fredonia School of Music, saying that he owes much of his professional success to the experiences he received during his undergraduate study. Early Bird $290 After June 15, 2022, $340 Non-Members Choirs/Student Activities, Conference Conversations: Arreon Harley-Emerson, Conference Conversations: J. Donald Dumpson. Join us for engaging events and activities! Takoma Academy Camerata (MD)Lulu Mwangi Mupfumbu,conductorVoices 21C (MA)Nashirah, the Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia (PA)Julia Zavadsky,conductorNarragansett HS Advanced Treble Chorus (RI)Sarah Prickel-Kane,conductorJohn P. Stevens HS Chamber Ensemble (NJ)Matthew Chi Lee,conductorUniversity of Southern Maine Chamber Singers (ME)Nicols Alberto Dosman,conductorLexington High School Chamber Singers (MA)Jason Iannuzzi,conductorEast Orange Campus HS Chamber Choir (NJ)Libby Gopal, conductorNorthern Harmony (VT)Patty Cuyler,conductor, Boston Conservatory at Berklee Choir (MA)Nathan Reiff,conductorSister Cities Girlchoir (PA)Alysia Lee,conductorRoxbury Classic Sounds Honors (NJ)Patrick Hachey,conductorUniversity of Maryland Chamber Singers (MD)Edward Maclary,conductorSt. . ** CENTRAL: March 5-7, 2022Missouri Valley College500 East CollegeMarshall, MO 65340Conference Website, Registration cap: 200Coordinator:Janie MorganEmail: Morganj@moval.edu, * EAST-CENTRAL: March 5-7, 2022Adjudication is FullOhio UniversitySchool of Dance137 Putnam HallAthens, OH 45701Conference Website, Registration cap: 250 (might increase)Coordinators: John Bohuslawsky, Teresa HollandEmail: bohuslaw@ohio.eduPhone:(740) 566-6435, * MID-ATLANTIC NORTH:March 16-19, 2022Slippery Rock UniversityDepartment of Dance1 Morrow Way Slippery Rock, PA 16057Conference Website, Registration Cap: 250Coordinator: Jennifer KellerEmail: Jennifer.keller@sru.eduPhone: (724) 738-2773, * MID-ATLANTIC SOUTH:March 18-20, 2022Randolph College2500 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503Conference Website, Coordinator: Marie Zvosec Email:dance@randolphcollege.eduPhone: (434) 947-8539, ** NEW ENGLAND:March 25-27, 2022Registration has reached capacity. As the world continues to navigate through the pandemic, ACDA is working to increase accessibility through a combination of in-person, virtual, and hybrid opportunities. Chasing the Dream: Living Our Best (Choir Director) Life! the 2022 NW ACDA conference. Raymond Wise, Ph.D., a native of Baltimore, Md., began his musical career at the age of three, singing gospel music with his family singing group The Wise Singers. Dr. He did additional studies in Opera, Art, and German at the Institute for European Studies in Vienna, Austria, and in African-American History, Music, and Dance at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, California.