SARATOGA-POTSDAM CHORAlINSTnuTf "A GREAT CHORUS... " EUGENE ORMANDY FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION sponsored jointly by: THE CRANE SCHOOL OF MUSIC STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE POTSDAM, NEW YORK THE SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER in conjunction with THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA RICCARDO MUTI, MUSIC DIRECTOR EUGENE ORMANDY, CONDUCTOR LAUREATE DIRECTOR: Brock McElheran DATES: August 8 to August 26, inclusive, 1983 PLACE: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. CREDITS: Two to six college credits, graduate or undergraduate CONCERTS: Choral performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra as follows: Brahms, Alto Rhapsody Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf; Aug. 13 Berlioz, Requiem Conductor: Robert Shaw; Aug. 18 An Evening of Lerner and Loewe Conductor: Franz Allers; Aug. 24 Masterpieces for Chorus and Conductor: Brock McElheran; Aug. 26 Orchestra; with Roberta Peters COURSES: Required CHORUS IN CONCERT (Chorus) Brock McElheran Electives Afro-American Vocal Music Ann Jones Church Solos Brian Jackson Conducting Technique (Advanced) Brock McElheran Conducting Technique (Elementary) Ann G. Beaucage Creative Movement in the Classroom Margaret Minotti English Diction for Singers Gerald Crawford French Art Songs Gerald Crawford High Fidelity for the Musician Gary Galo Historical Operatic Performances Gary Galo Integrating Music with the Other Humanities Margaret Minotti Jazz and Popular Choral Styling D. Riley, D. Wilson Music of Brahms, The Brian Jackson Musical Theater Production Thomas Holliday Operatic Arias Master Class I, II, III Brian Jackson Piano Teaching -,Philosophies and Approaches Dolores Johnson Russian Choral Music Victor Klimash Singing Techniques for Choristers Carol Randles Study of Choral Masterworks, The Stanley Chapple Wagner's Later Music Dramas Stanley Chapple ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Advanced choral proficiency, plus preferably a degree in music TUITION FEES: Out of state: grad. $91.50 per credit, undergrad. $58.50 New York State: grad. $71.00 per credit, undergrad. $35.00 ROOM AND MEALS: Air conditioned: $475.00; not air condo $407.00 A limited number of partial assistantships are available for out-of-state choristers, and singers of exceptional ability. For detailed information, write: The Director Saratoga Potsdam Choral Institute State University College of Arts & Science Potsdam, New York 13676 THE EDPREse Official Publication of the American Choral Directors Association Articles are indexed in The Music Index, Music Article Guide, and RILM Abstracts of Music Literature. Microfilm and microfiche available from University Microfilms International 300 North Zeeb Road Julie #4 A:rr,[)~rood Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106 Copyright © 1983 by the American Choral Directors Association James McCray, Editor Volume XXIII, No.8 RonnieShaw, Managing Editor APRIL 1983 Thomas Morley's First Book of Bal/etts to Five Voices: An Introduction For Conductors By David Taylor 5 Putting Horses Before Carts: When Choral Singing Hurts Voices By Dr. Leon Thurman 23 ACDA Announces Dissertation President's Comments 2 Prize Winner 14 From The Executive Secretary 3 International Federation For The Editor's Notebook 3 Choral Music 29 News Briefs 3,16 Conductor's Commentary 30 Choral Reviews 35 St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. $YA.TEMIENT of IVUMblEllt$ltJup The American Choral Directors Association is a non-profit professional organization of choral directors with active membership composed of directors from schools, colleges, universities, community and industrial organizations, churches and professional choral groups. Circula­ tion: 10,500. Dues: Active $25.00, Industry $75.00, Institutional $50.00, Retired $7.50 and Stu­ dent $7.50. Membership Year: One year from date of acceptance of dues. APRIL 1983 Page 1 Affiliated Organizations INDIANA CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION President Garrett Epp South Adams High School 1000 Parkway Berne, Indiana 46711 8 Treasurer Ms. Becky Kramer pRESI ENT'S North Judson-San Pierre High School 900 Campbell Drive North Judson, Indiana 46366 COM ENTS IOWA CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION Basking in the glow of ACDA's President Seventh Independent National Conven­ T. L. Janssen 509 S.W. Franklin Drive tion, it would be comfortable to let com­ Ankeny, Iowa 50021 placency overwhelm us. It was a fan­ Treasurer tastic Convention; it could never have Bruce Norris 420 Maple reached such a pinnacle of achievement Mondamin, Iowa 51557 without extraordinary contributions by MONTANA CHORAL so many talented and caring members of DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION President our organization and such outstanding Paul Ritter clinicians. We are richly blessed! "Presi­ Box 2428 dent's Comments" in the March issue of Great Falls High School Great Falls, Montana 59401 The Choral Journal expressed sincere Treasurer appreciation for the remarkable musical Thomas Larson insights, expertise and contributions of time and perception made by so many of our Music Department· Northern Montana College nation's musicians, scholars, and teachers who gave of their talents either as clini­ Havre, Montana 59501 cians, conductors, or committee members. We are grateful! NEBRASKA CHORAL In this April column I feel constrained to express some thoughts concerning our DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION President organization's general health and well-being. As your National President, I receive Elmer Schock voluminous input (letters and telephone calls which reflect observations - both 511 East 7th positive and negative) relating to our organization's activity and direction. This is Hastings, Nebraska 68901 Treasurer greatly to be desired; input is decidedly healthy. It demonstrates caring for ACDA. Peggy Sellon . It is my hope thateach and every person who addresses a letter orplaces a telephone 4402 Calvert call concerning ACDA's direction has studied thoroughly the organization's well­ Lincoln, Nebraska 68506 OHIO CHORAL conceived Constitution and Bylaws and the document entitled "Financial Pro­ DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION cedures and Policies for State, Division and National Officers". I must confess that President many of the letters and telephone calls which I receive reflect little or no knowledge John Drotleff 12700 Lake Avenue #1802 of these publications. Lakewood, Ohio 44107 In an organization such as ours, there must be a recognition of the important part Treasurer . which-experience plays in directing our Leadership. We should be aware that each of Loren Veigel 2377 Alabama Avenue N.W. us grows in perception throughout the discharge ofeach leadership opportunity. We North Lawrence, Ohio 44666 do not remain static. We either grow or we wither on any plateau in our individual TEXAS CHORAL growth continuum. DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION President As stated previously, input from our membership is greatly to be desired. Of Carroll W. Barnes course, there is a temptation for any person at any time to imagine that he has the 3414 Columbia Circle answers. The thinking ACDA member is acutely aware that there may be alternate Garland, Texas 75043 Treasurer and divergent points of view - answers which he/she may "see" at any point in time MargaretCavenagh are not necessarily infallible or unchanging. It is important for each of us to main­ 8751 Broadway #3159 tain an "open mind" and to become a "thinking person". To accomplish this goal Houston, Texas 77061 WISCONSIN CHORAL each ofus is called upon to become as well-informed as possible, and to approach any DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION givenproblem from various points of view. Only when we do this, are we able to gain President the perspective necessary for effective leadership. Bill Diekhoff 1427 Monroe Avenue My concern that ACDA remain strong and vital is shared by many. Therefore, I Racine, Wisconsin 53405 am pleased to report to you that I have asked our Past Presidents Advisory Council Treasurer to undertake an assessment of our organization's health, stability and direction on Ruth Knoll Hartford High School the eve of our 25th anniyersary. Itis my opinion that our Past Presidents' combined Hartford, Wisconsin 53027 judgement and experience coupled with their devotion to ACDA will result in a Editorial Board sharpened perception of our organization's state of health and most desirable direc­ Editor tion. The Committee will report directly to the National President and will make James McCray suggestions deemed appropriate regarding future direction for ACDA. The Commit­ Department of Music Colorado State University tee will be chaired by Russell Mathis. Ft. Collins, Colorado 80523 In the weeks ahead, this committee of ACDA's Past Presidents will be attempting to separate the"grain from the chaff" They will welcome input from the member­ Associate Editors John B. Haberlen ship. Only when every ACDA member becomes a truly "thinking person" and Lynn Whitten shares his/her thoughts, can we feel confident that the direction of our organization Members Antonio Molina is ill the be~ ill-.t, of (/~ ~£ Gordon Paine d' Frarik Pooler HarrietR. Simons Page2 THE CHORAL JOURNAL The 1983 National Convention of the THE WINDS OF EXHAUSTION burnout; therefore, it is essential that American Choral Directors Association Many of us may have already passed choral musicians and other teachers was one of the most successful since that period of yearly "burnout". Secon­ have time for non-academic pursuits. ACDA was organized in 1959. All ex­ dary school choral conductors refer to The time spent almost always reaps hibit space was filled and our exhibit April as the time of fingernails because benefits in terms of iIpproved quality chair, Bob Davis, had a waiting list of