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The 2020 Convention will be held July 8-10, 2020, at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, KS.
New in 2020: All Thursday sessions will focus on music and teaching strategies for beginning singers (elementary-high school) The Summer Convention is the annual highlight of the Kansas Choral Directors Association. The convention offers members of KCDA the opportunity to network and grow as musicians through interest sessions, reading sessions, concerts, and much more. |
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CONVENTION HEADLINERS
Dr. Steven Zielke
Director of Choral Studies, Oregon State University |
Emily Crocker
Founder/Music Director Emeritus, Milwaukee Children’s Choir & Vocal Arts Academy |
Dr. Giselle Wyers
Chair Voice/Choral, University of Washington |
Matthew Christopher Shepard
Te Deum Chamber Choir, Kansas City |
READING SESSIONS
1: Elevate with Holiday/Winter Pieces
2: Headliner Matthew Shepard: Approachable Music from the 20th/21st Century Giants 3: Explore a Theme: Sun, Moon, & Stars 4a: Entry Level Choirs: Unison/2-pt/Children’s Choirs 4b: Employable Music for Small (1A-3A) High School Choirs 5: Headliner Emily Crocker: Lit that Educates and Entertains 6a: Engaging New Music for Middle School Choir 6b: Extraordinary Music for Advanced HS/College 7: Enriching Repertoire for 2020-21 Honor Choirs 8a: Enchanting Music for Treble Choirs 8b: Empowering Music for Tenor/Bass Choirs 9: Headliner Dr. Steve Zielke: Encounter the Unfamiliar, Lit You Should Know but Don’t 10a. Electrify with Pop/Broadway/Jazz Selections 10b. Enjoy New Titles from MusicSpoke UPCOMING CONVENTION DATES
July 8-10, 2020
July 7-9, 2021 July 6-8, 2022 |
PERFORMANCES
KCDA All-State Soprano Alto Choir | Giselle Wyers, clinician
Friday, July 10, 7:30pm Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Topeka, KS 
KCDA All-State Tenor Bass Choir | Matthew Shepard, clinician
Friday, July 10, 7:30pm Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Topeka, KS |
