Graphite activities at ACDA in Dallas
The following is a list of performances, events, and other activity featuring our Graphite composers. Stop by our booth at M130-133 throughout the conference to browse our music, meet our composers, and talk shop!
Tuesday, March 18th:
Welcome to Dallas Concert
7:30-8 pm, Winspear Opera House
Reginal Wright – “Beyond the Sea” (premiere performance)
Greater Dallas Choral Society for Children and Youth (Cantabile Chorus)
Kimberley Ahrens, conductor
Jim Wilson, collaborative pianist
Wednesday, March 19th:
Concert Session A
9:30-10 am, Meyerson Symphony Center
1:15-1:45 pm, Winspear Opera House
“¡Ayúdame!” – Carlos Cordero
Nixa High School Chamber Singers
Daniel Gutierrez, conductor
11-11:30 am, Meyerson Symphony Center
2:45-3:15 pm, Winspear Opera House
“We Are the Music Makers” – Reginal Wright
Brothers in Song
Derrick Brookins, conductor
Concert Session B
10-10:30am, Winspear Opera House
1:45-2:15pm, Meyerson Symphony Center
“Time” – Jennifer Lucy Cook
Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs Cantanti Singers
Philip Brown, conductor
Graphite Showcase Reading Session
Conductors are Loving Graphite – Find Out Why.
4pm, Lower Level Meyerson Symphony Hall, Horchow Hall
Come discover music for mixed voices and high/low voice choirs spanning developing to advanced levels: something for every choir and every community. From thoughtful text choices and dynamic harmonies to a wide variety of perspectives, these newly crafted works by our diverse roster of composers will bring joy, relevance, beauty, and truth to your choirs. The first 100 attendees will receive free single copies of all the works presented in the showcase.
Nosotres Existimos: Mexican Choral Repertoire and Resources
INTEREST SESSION – Raul Dominguez, presenter
3:30 – 4:20 pm
First United Methodist Church Crossroads
Featuring music from VocalEssence Music Press and Border CrosSing
Thursday, March 20th:
Concert Session C
10:15-10:45 am, Meyerson Symphony Center
2:30-3pm, Winspear Opera House
“Normal” – Carlos Cordero
Montgomery High School Madrigals
Heather Orr, conductor
10:45-11:15 am, Meyerson Symphony Center
3-3:30pm, Winspear Opera House
“They Are Mother” – Jennifer Lucy Cook
Luther College
Nordic Choir
Andrew Last, conductor
11:15-11:45 am, Meyerson Symphony Center
3:30-4 pm, Winspear Opera House
“From Scorched Earth” – Katerina Gimon
Ragazzi Boys Chorus, Silicon Valley
Concert Group and Choral Scholars
Kent Jue, conductor
11 am-12 pm, Booths M130-133
Compose Like a Girl Hour
Swing by the Graphite Booth to meet several Compose Like A Girl composers! It will be a great opportunity to chat with the composers in the series, learn about exciting new music published, and pick up some fun swag.
Friday, March 21st:
Concert Session E
10:45-11:15 am, Meyerson Symphony Center
3-3:30 pm, Winspear Opera House
“Lakbay ng Agila (Eagle’s Flight)” – Saunder Choi
California State University-Fullerton University Singers
Robert Istad, conductor
“Whoever You Are” – Jeffrey Derus
California State University-Fullerton University Singers
Robert Istad, conductor
Concert Session F
11:45 am-12:15 pm, Meyerson Symphony Center
4-4:30 pm, Meyerson Symphony Center
“I Have Never Loved Someone” – Shara Nova
Brigham Young University Singers
Andrew Crane, conductor
Music of Southeast Asia:
INTEREST SESSION – Tracy Wong, presenter
4:45-6:15 pm
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Dallas Rooms A1, A2, and A3
Saturday, March 22nd:
In Her Voice: Spotlighting Female Choral Composers:
INTEREST SESSION – Mari Esabel Valverde, presenter
9-9:50 am
National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary
Shattering Barriers: Empowering Women of Color in Choral Leadership:
INTEREST SESSION – B. E. Boykin, presenter
10-10:50 am
National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Grand Salon
Honor Choir Concerts:
12:45-1:15 pm, Meyerson Symphony Center
“We Are the Music Makers” – Reginal Wright and “Look Out Above” – Dessa & Jocelyn Hagen (premiere of new SSA version)
5th-7th Grade Treble Honor Choir
Marcela Molina, conductor
2:45-3:15 pm, Meyerson Symphony Center
“Beyond What I See” – B. E. Boykin
8th-10th Grade Honor Choir
Dr. Lynnel Joy Jenkins, conductor
Finale to the Future Concert:
8-8:45 pm, Meyerson Symphony Center
“Hands” – Jocelyn Hagen
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Joshua Habermann, conductor
Nathan Salazar, collaborative pianist
