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CONTENTS March 2018/ Volume 58, Number 8 FEATURES 6 The Shadow Still Lingers: A Conductor’s Guide for William Grant Still’s …And They Lynched Him on a Tree by Brandon Williams 20 Reimagining Conductor Score Study through Émile Jaques-Dalcroze’s Eurhythmics by Caron Daley HALLELUJAH, AMEN! A section focused on Music in Worship 37 The Bach vocal Project Reviewed by Terre Johnson 41 Sacred Music Choral Reviews On the Cover The cover artwork depicts the story of Still’s piece with a powerful contrast of dark ARTICLES and light, a parallel to the scoring of the work for White and Black Chorus. 47 All-State Choral Music: Annual dues (includes subscription to the Choral Journal): Has it Changed in the Past 15 Years? Active $125, Industry $150, Institutional $125, Retired $45, A comparison of the music selected and Student $35. Library annual subscription rates: U.S. $45; Canada $50; Foreign $170. Single Copy $3; Back Issues $4. 1995-2000 and 2014 Circulation: 18,000. Main offi ce: 405-232-8161 by Jamie Spillane The Choral Journal (US ISSN 0009-5028) is issued monthly except for July by the American Choral Directors Association. 69 2017 ICEP of the Americas: Periodicals postage paid at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and An Interview with Conducting Fellows additional mailing offi ce. Peppie Calvar and Dulce Maria Santos Azurdia POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Choral Journal, by John Warren 545 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. 7777 Retirement: The Grand Finale (Allegro Giocoso) Since 1959, the Choral Journal has been the refereed, interna- tional journal of the American Choral Directors Association. by Diane M. Clark Each issue features: scholarly articles, anonymously peer-reviewed by the editorial board; refereed articles on pedagogical or scientifi c issues for the choral conductor; refereed articles with practical advice and ideas for the choral conductor; reviews of books, REVIEWS recorded sound, and choral works by choral experts; and editori- als from association leadership. The January issue previews each 83 Choral year’s regional or national conference off erings. Articles from the Choral Journal can be found in the following online databases: JSTOR (Arts & Sciences XI Collection); ProQuest (International Index to Music Periodicals); University Microfi lms International; EDITORIAL NaPublishing; RILM (Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale); EBSCO music index; and WorldCat. Advertising 2 From the Executive Director options are available for members and nonmembers. Cover art 4 From the President by Efrain Guerrero. Interior art by Tammy Brummell. Musical examples by Tunesmith Music <www.Tunesmithmusic.com>. 6 From the Editor Copyright 2018 STANDING COMMITTEES From the Advocacy & Collaboration EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Chair …To Inspire Excellence… Robyn Lana [email protected] The American Choral Directors Association ex- Composition Initiatives ists to inspire excellence in choral music through Chair education, performance, composition, and advo- Dominick DiOrio cacy. The means by which we achieve this mission [email protected] are constantly evolving as we grow as an Association and address the challenges of achieving excellence, Diversity Initiatives Tim Sharp and as our members grow individually in their own Chair Eugene Rogers pursuit of this high standard. The methods by which we pursue excellence [email protected] is something that each of us must grapple with individually. As I ponder the concept of excellence in my own work, I realize it is Education & Communication both a matter of individual decision but also a matter of associating with Chair a cohort of like-minded colleagues to further defi ne and refi ne what excel- Lisa Billingham lence means in the choral art. This is where ACDA comes into play like no [email protected] other aspect of my professional life. There are two parts to my pursuit of International Activities excellence. First, I decided in 1981 that I needed a professional association to help Chair T.J. Harper me defi ne what was meant by “choral excellence.” I determined to attend [email protected] Repertoire & Resources Chair Amy Blosser [email protected] Research & Publications Chair John Silantien [email protected] ADVOCACY STATEMENT Whereas the human spirit is elevated to a broader understanding of itself through study and performance in the aesthetic arts; and Whereas serious cutbacks in funding and support have steadily eroded state institutions and their programs through- out the country; Be it resolved that all citizens of the United States of America actively voice INSPIRING EXCELLENCE IN CHORAL MUSIC affi rmative and collective support for THROUGH EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, necessary funding at the local, state, COMPOSITION, & ADVOCACY and national levels of education and government to ensure the survival of arts programs for this and future 2 CHORAL JOURNAL March 2018 Volume 58 Number 8 generations. The 12 Purposes EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ACDA conferences, read Choral of ACDA LOG Journal, network with colleagues, and contribute my ideas and in- • To foster and promote choral What's on volvement so that pressure could singing, which will provide Tim's daytimer? be applied to my thinking and per- artistic, cultural, and spiritual formances as I worked at achieving experiences for the participants. excellence. The important fi rst step Mar 6-7 ACDA Northwestern Conference of defi ning excellence was my real- • To foster and promote the finest Portland, OR types of choral music to make ization that this is where I wanted Mar 7-8 ACDA Eastern Conference these experiences possible. to reside as a choral professional. Pittsburgh, PA Secondly, I used those resources • To foster and encourage Mar 8-9 ACDA Southwestern Conference that I found through the American rehearsal procedures conducive Oklahoma City, OK Choral Directors Association to set to attaining the highest possible Mar 10 Mozart Mass in C/ the standard for me. The consis- level of musicianship and artistic performance. Ives Celestial Country Center tent reaction I had over the years Tulsa, OK to attending a conference was a de- • To foster and promote the Mar 12-13 Choral Festival termination that I could do better. organization and development San Antonio, TX While this determination started of choral groups of all types in with my own will, I could not do it schools and colleges. Mar 14-17 ACDA Western Conference by pulling up my own bootstraps; I Conference Pasadena, CA • To foster and promote the needed the help of others for defi - Mar 21-24 Hawaii ACDA State Meeting development of choral music in nition and refi nement. I found help the church and synagogue. Honolulu. HI through listening, questioning, ex- Mar 25-26 Choral Festival perimenting, performing, refl ect- • To foster and promote the Chicago, IL ing, and repeating this pattern over organization and development and over within the community of of choral societies in cities and communities. What's on a professional association. This cy- Tim's Ipad? cle has now been repeated count- • To foster and promote the less times, and although excellence understanding of choral music may prove to be elusive, it is still the as an important medium of Origin only goal I fi nd worth pursuing. contemporary artistic expression. Dan Brown There may be a few choral pro- Leonardo da Vinci •To foster and promote significant fessionals who are able to achieve research in the field of choral Walter Isaacson excellence solely on their own; music. there are likely to be a few more What's Tim's choral professionals who can work •To foster and encourage choral Latest App? with some degree of satisfaction composition of superior quality. without a goal of excellence. For • To cooperate with all Magnet the rest of us, there is ACDA. In organizations dedicated to the an ideal world, however, I would development of musical culture like to have us all participate in our in America. What's Tim professional community for the Listening to? sake of excellence in the choral art, • To foster and promote which is our ultimate reason for be- international exchange programs involving performing groups, “Labt das Herz, ihr holden Saiten” from ing. conductors, and composers. Geschwinde, ihr wirbelnden Winde, BWV 201 • To disseminate professional news Johann Sebastian Bach and information about choral Bach Collegium Japan music. Masaaki Suzuki [email protected] —ACDA Constitution HHearear mmoreore aatt <<www.acda.org>.www.acda.org>. and Bylaws LLogog iinn aandnd cclicklick oonn thethe FFirstirst LListenisten iiconcon NATIONAL OFFICERS From the President PRESIDENT Tom Shelton 609-921-7100 [email protected] This is an exciting month for ACDA! Regional Conferences are happening all over the United States. Past President Mary Hopper I am fortunate to be able to attend both the Southern 630-752-5828 Region and the Eastern Region Conferences. I look [email protected] forward to many life-changing moments and opportu- President-elect nities for continued growth. Lynne Gackle Tom Shelton Since I have ACDA conferences on my mind, I 254-710-3654 wanted to share with you a preview of the 2019 Na- [email protected] tional Conference in Kansas City, which will help us celebrate ACDA’s 60th Secretary/Treasurer anniversary. Lynne Gackle, President-Elect, is the chairperson for this con- Tom Merrill ference. Lynne and her magnifi cent steering committee have already been [email protected] working on this conference for over a year. After chairing the 2017 National Past President Conference in Minneapolis, I know fi rsthand the enormous amount of work Karen Fulmer and hours Lynne is dedicating to ACDA. When you cross paths with Lynne, 253-927-6814 please take a moment to thank her for her service. Following is a Kansas [email protected] City preview. There is much, much more still to come! Executive Director Tim Sharp Dates: February 27 – March 2 [email protected] Central Region President Themes: Legacy and Community.