Conference Schedule
Friday, August 1, 2025
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Lobby
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Gregory Theater
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What is Your Tonal Concept?
Presenter: Dr. Julie Yu
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Variety is the Spice of Life: Creative Strategies to Engage and Energize Young Singers (Gregory Theater)
Beyond SATB: Rethinking Voicing and Empowering Lifelong Singing (UVA Room)
Reading Session #1 SATB/Mixed Choir (Classroom #1)
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Virginia ACDA - Gregory Theater
Delaware ACDA - UVA Room
Maryland/DC ACDA - Classroom #1
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Lunch pre-orders are available for pickup in the Lobby.
On-Site Dining Options:
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Session: The Brain That Comes to Rehearsal
Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Benson
Gregory Theater
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Sponsored by the Musical Source
Location: Lobby
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Reading Choir/Conducting Masterclass
Clinicians:
Dr. Jeffrey Benson
Dr. Julie Yu-Oppenheim
Location: Gregory Theatre
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Saturday, August 2, 2025
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Lobby
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Plenary Session with Dr. Jamie Hillman
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Cultivating Positive Habits in the Choral Rehearsal: A Look at the Data
Presenter: Dr. Kody Wallace
Location: Gregory Theater
Reading Session #3: Treble/Basso
Classroom #1
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Accessible Latin American Choral Repertoire and Useful Tips & Teaching Strategies
Presenter: Dr. Jose Rivera
Location: Gregory Theatre
Reading Session #4: Children and Changing Voices
Presenters: Brandon A. Booth & Jordan Hoffmaster
Location: Classroom #1
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Pop Secrets: Kernels of Wisdom for Choral Directors from Pop Artists
Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Benson
Location: Gregory Theatre
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Choir as a Community of Storytellers: Staging & Physical Engagement
Presenter: Dr. Patrick Chiu
Location: Gregory Theatre
Care, Health, and Wellness in the Choral Setting: Risk Factors and Rehearsal Strategies
Presenter: Dr. Caron Daley
Location: UVA Room
MusicSpoke Reading Session
Location: Classroom #1
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Performing Choirs:
South Loudoun Youth Chorale (2025 Featured Community Chorus)
Festival Chorus
Children’s Honor Choir
Location: Merchant Hall