Choral Hours have been “Reimagined” for MMC 2022
During discussions for the 2022 MMC, the planning committee is fully aware that this year has held endless challenges! In spite of that, MSVMA members have been resilient and have tremendous success stories! In order to support our membership, we have reimagined what choral hours might look like for 2022. We are seeking groups that will continue to showcase excellence. Does this mean you can still submit recordings of traditional choral ensembles? Of course! But it also opens up the opportunity for featuring a multitude of other performance styles: Do you have an outstanding quartet, a show stopping musical theatre number, a video project that interacts with live singing, or a “Joe Miller inspired” creative program? Have you always wanted to collaborate with another colleague or maybe with a collegiate ensemble and haven’t had the opportunity? These are only a sampling of ideas we hope to be programming, but by no means the limit. Let your creativity thrive!
So how do you apply? On the MSVMA web page under Professional Development, click on “Michigan Music Conference”, there you will find the Performance Proposal form. On this form you can submit your written performance plan and upload evidence to show the capabilities of your ensemble or small group. Describe what your 15 - 20 minute performance would look like. Include any information that would be helpful for the committee to know such as, repertoire selections, scene selections, curricular goals and outcomes of your performance. Also, include your desired impact on the audience, is it to educate, entertain, inspire, or possibly bring awareness to something? The evidence can be audio or video, but must reflect the excellence of the ensemble. The submission deadline is June 15.
While we are all yearning to hear students perform again, we are also realistic in knowing that this year and “traditional” are words that rarely go together. Please take some time to consider how your ensembles could share with us their talent and passion, in either a traditional or uniquely artistic way.
Submitted by Gail Worden, MMC Planning Committee
Saturday events include:
"Multisensory Intonation: The Magic of Harmony" Blake Morgan of VOCES8 "Alto and Soprano Sectional and Vocal Tech" Arianne Abela of Audivi and Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble "Bass and Tenor Sectional and Vocal Tech" Andy Van Allsburg of Chanticleer "Full Group Rehearsal with Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand" The Aeolians of Oakwood University The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
Choral Music Education Scholarship Available
Is one of your students pursuing a degree in choral music education? Please share the following opportunity for a $10,000 scholarship paid in increments of $1,250 per semester for the duration of a 4-year college degree.
Eligibility requirements include the following which must be met or maintained:
Applicant must graduate from a MSVMA member high school.
Applicant must be enrolled in choral music education at an approved school (Click here for list of schools)
Scholarship recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA and remain in good standing in their program as a full-time student.
Encourage the next generation of choral music educators to take full advantage of this opportunity. Application deadline is May 1, 2020 for the 2021-2022 academic school year. The recipient will be contacted by the middle of May and will be announced at the 2021 Summer Conference.
2022 Michigan Music Conference Call for Interest Sessions
Planning for the 2022 Michigan Music Conference is underway. Edith Copley from Northern Arizona University will be the MSVMA headliner. In addition to the sessions Dr. Copley will present, the planning committee is looking for interest sessions that will inspire MSVMA members to Rebuild, Restore, Reinforce. With 2020-2021 being anything but normal, many programs will be building during the 2021/2022 school year with foundational skills. Some topic ideas, but not limited to, for each of the 3 R are:
Rebuild -
Building skills
Recruitment
Working with smaller choirs
Rewriting music with unique voicing to meet the needs of students
Restore -
Love of singing
Emotional and social support
Self-care
Inspirational programming
Building community
Reinforce -
Back to basics
Conducting
Music theory
Incorporating technology
We are planning with great optimism we will be able to meet together in Grand Rapids for the 2022 conference. The MSVMA Planning Committee hopes you will consider submitting an interest session to share your insightful practices and creative teaching techniques that will inspire all who attend.
Be sure you have the MMC 2022 dates marked on your calendar - January 27, 28 & 29, 2022.
Interest deadline is Wednesday, June 30, 2021
MMC 2022 Interest Session Submission
MSVMA celebrates and honors the memory of Robert Sabourin, an esteemed MSVMA Emeritus who passed away last week. Bob served MSVMA as president and received the Teacher of the Year award during his career in Midland. https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/baycity/obituary.aspx?n=robert-sabourin&pid=198315032&fhid=5808
Registration opens at 8:30 AM Host | Phil Johnson Clinician | Dr. Brandon Ulrich Sight Reading Clinician | Jessica Nieuwkoop Conductors | Phil Johnson and Katherine Friske
Upload links have been emailed to paid registrants. Video Requirements
Applying for the Leep Scholarship is easy!
Have you wanted to work toward an advanced degree or participate in a non-degree choral music institute or workshop? Does study in the areas of choral conducting, composition, with emphasis on choral/vocal music, vocal music education and church music with vocal/choral emphasis sound interesting? Apply for the Carolyn F. Leep Scholarship!
Applicants must have at least three years teaching experience in Michigan and be able to return to MSVMA activities after using the scholarship. Applications are reviewed by the Carolyn F. Leep Scholarship Committee which is chaired by the past president. Have questions, contact markkrempski@msvma.org.
Seminar 2021 Applications are Open! The Western Michigan University School of Music is excited to announce that the Seminar 2021 High School Music Campwill take place July 19–23, 2021, in a synchronous online format.
MYAF 2021 is happening virtually this year!
The deadline to register for Virtual Choral Festival is March 15!
March is Music in Schools month! Our members have done fantastic work over the past year...the most difficult year in the history of music education in schools. Thank you for your dedication! Take a moment to hear these words of encouragement from: Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, Paul Shaffer, Paige King Johnson, Jim Lauderdale, Nile Rodgers, Rosanne Cash, Chapel Hart, John Rich Music, Donald Fagen, Steve Winwood, TAKE 6, and the late Chick Corea.
Register for the 2021 Cultural Advocacy Network Virtual Advocacy Day! March 11 & 12, 2021
More information will be available in the next Weekly Notes!
Events for the Virtual Choral Festival will be "Comments Only".
The information and application can be found at www.kalamazoobachfestival.org.
Orders for the MSVMA store will be accepted until February 28.
Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan Advocacy Day
Schedule of Events
The Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan represents statewide cultural organizations by advocating on their behalf in the Michigan Legislature. By participating in Advocacy Day, you will help establish a presence for cultural organizations in state government and be able to develop strong relationships with your local legislative leaders. Attendees will gain insight into the processes related to policy-making and appropriations from individuals involved with such work on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, Advocacy Day provides a venue for you to network with members of other statewide cultural organizations, creating opportunities for collaboration in the future.
Thursday, March 11th
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Kickoff Webinar
During the kickoff, we will walk through all the logistics and talking points that will be discussed during the legislative meetings which will occur the following day.
Friday, March 12th
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Legislative Meetings
All meetings will be virtual. Each attendee will receive a link to be able to join the meeting prior to the event. Kelley Cawthorne will arrange all appointments with legislators for individual members of each association. Please note that legislative visits are sometimes difficult to secure and all visits are coordinated to the best of the staff’s ability.
REGISTER at https://kclobbyday.wufoo.com/forms/q2kxeah0gm5i85/
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2021
Registrations received after March 1st may not have confirmed appointments.
Announcing the 2021 Virtual Awards Competition
Sarah Stockton | President-Elect Julia Holt | Treasurer Matthew Callaghan | Secretary Pam Pierson | Director of Adjudication Emily Verdonk | Director of Honors Choir 2021 Teacher of the Year Sarah Stockon
Events for the Virtual Choral Festival will be "Comments Only"
We will be accepting orders for the MSVMA store until February 28.
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