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CCDA WEBINAR SERIES

CCDA is thrilled to offer a Webinar Seriesaddressing the needs of choral musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This series covers a wide variety of topics related to teaching and leading choral music during a period of distance learning and music-making, including some of your favorite sessions from previous CASMEC, ECCO, and Fall Regional Conferences.

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conduc-ted 2.0

5/26/2020

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This webinar consists of short talks in the style of TED Talks, featuring four presenters addressing the following topics:
nakagawa-reaching-beyond-presentation.pdfTopics:
Fearless Singing: Distance Learning for Choir

Troy Robertson (Tarleton State University)

Reaching Beyond: Putting the Community Back in Your Choir
Kristina Nakagawa (Resounding Achord)

Growth Mindset Living During Fixed Mindset Times
Lori Marie Rios (College of the Canyons)

Maintaining Your Own Mental Health During a Crisis
Laura Natta (Crosspoint Wellness)

Resources:

Troy Robertson’s Fearless Singing Presentation
Troy Robertson’s ChorAmor Facebook Page
Kristina Nakagawa’s “Reaching Beyond” Presentation
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Focus on the Future: Tangible Ways to Move Forward (Panel Discussion)

5/19/2020

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In continuation of the conversation last week, panelists and participants share ideas about music education advocacy and ways they plan to build community and teach their students no matter what the Fall brings.
Panelists:
Derrick Fox (University of Nebraska-Omaha)
Troy Robertson (Tarleton State University)
Eliza Rubenstein (Orange Coast College)
Genevieve Tep (Carlmont High School)
Casey Robinson (Principal, HB Woodlawn School)

Resources:
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Professional Choral Collective Resources from Derrick Fox
Professional Choral Collective Future Teaching Practices Submission Form by Derrick Fox
ChorAmor on Facebook
ChorAmor membership signup
ChorAmor advocacy documents
ChorAmor presentation: Creating a Virtual Choir Slideshow
National Federation of State High School Associations article: “Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study”
Blob Chorus Link (and links to app platforms)
Cassandra Tarantino’s YouTube channel with practice tracks and the warm-ups

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NOw what?! focusing on what we can do (panel)

5/12/2020

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In light of the May 5, 2020 ACDA / NATS webinar which projected a dire situation for singers, choirs, and music educators for the next 1 to 2 years on account of the COVID-19 virus, this webinar explores where we go from here.
Panelists:
Buddy James (Cal State University East Bay)
Arlie Langager (Miracosta College)
Ethan Sperry (Portland State University)
Dr. Kellori Dower (Dean, Santa Ana College Fine and Performing Arts Division)

​Resources:
​​Tactus Article on Cross-Cultural Programming
Feel It Live – Resource for Streaming Performances Online
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conduc-ted talks

5/5/2020

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This webinar consists of short talks in the style of a TED Talk, featuring four amazing individuals addressing the following topics:
​Presenters:
​SIP ‘ships (Shelter in Place Relationships)

Angelina Fitzhugh (JL Stanford Middle School)
Susie Martone (Greene Middle School)

Relaxing into the Moment and Staying on Top of Life’s Beat: Strategies for Successfully Navigating this Extraordinary Time in our Lives
Kemp Smeal (Counselor, Psychotherapist, Pianist, and Organist)

How Match.com Made Me a Better Conductor
Stacey Kikkawa (Fullerton Union High School)
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Collaboration and Connecting: Teaching and Learning Music with Technology
Chad Zullinger (Vice President, CMEA)

Resources:
​Chad Zullinger’s Resources for Collaboration and Connecting
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