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Commitment
to Excellence:
Defining
Standards for the Choral Director
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Repertoire
and Standards Statement of Philosophy
The
Wisconsin
Choral Directors Association represents a diverse group of choral
musicians
in our state: music educators from the elementary to the collegiate
level,
church musicians, community choir leaders, and friends and lovers of
choral
music. As advocates for excellence in all aspects of the choral art,
WCDA
introduces the following standards as an evolving set of guidelines for
its members and their many constituencies.
We
consider
that choral conducting is an art, and that outstanding results can be
produced
by a variety of personal styles and techniques. We also recognize the
diversity
of settings in which our members practice their craft, and have
attempted
to allow for the musical goals of choral directors in a variety of
circumstances.
Thus, the standards set objectives for our membership, not
expectations.
They are intended to be encouraging rather than prescriptive. Above
all,
they are designed to allow the WCDA membership to bring the joy of
excellent
music making and the rewards of lifelong singing to the entire
community.
Standards
of Music Selection
The
Wisconsin
Choral Directors Association encourages in its members:
- Commitment
to finding
and presenting pieces that are high quality examples of a particular
musical
style.
- Commitment
to selecting
music that is appropriate to the age and proficiency of the
ensemble.
- Commitment
to achieving
a balance between music that has stood the test of time and various
styles
of contemporary music.
- Commitment
to exploring
choral contributions of the many cultures of the world.
- Commitment
to encouraging
the composition of quality choral music.
Standards
of
Vocal Production
The
Wisconsin
Choral Directors Association encourages in its members:
- Commitment
to understanding
the functions of the vocal mechanism and characteristics of the
voice.
- Commitment
to providing
instruction in healthy vocal production and the art of singing.
- Commitment
to encouraging
a healthy singing voice for singers of all ages, and to promote the joy
and rewards of lifelong singing.
Standards
of
Rehearsal
The
Wisconsin
Choral Directors Association encourages in its members:
- Commitment
to excellence
in vocal production, musicianship and musical expression.
- Commitment
to having
singers involved in a variety of activities at each rehearsal.
- Commitment
to training
singers to be independent musicians.
- Commitment
to fostering
a positive sense of community and communication between ensemble
members.
- Commitment
to rehearsal
schedules that place reasonable demands on participants.
Standards
of
Performance
The
Wisconsin
Choral Directors Association encourages in its members:
- Commitment
to achieving
the highest performance proficiency possible.
- Commitment
to performances
that communicate effectively and are enjoyable, educational and
entertaining.
- Commitment
to variety
in performance format, accompaniments and repertoire.
- Commitment
to performing
for and with other arts organizations.
- Commitment
to performance
schedules that place reasonable demands on participants.
Standards
of
Community Outreach
The
Wisconsin
Choral Directors Association encourages in its members:
- Commitment
to sharing
musical experiences with local arts and educational organizations.
- Commitment
to advocacy
for local arts institutions and arts education programs.
- Commitment
to developing
strategies for involving the entire community in singing.
Standards
of
Professionalism
The
Wisconsin
Choral Directors Association encourages in its members:
- Commitment
to continuing
professional development in the areas of instruction, conducting,
singing,
and interpretive skills.
- Commitment
to developing
healthy and respectful relationships and leadership styles.
- Commitment
to ethical
business practices.
- Commitment
to local,
state, and national professional arts organizations and
institutions.
Commitment
to working within the constraints of current copyright laws.
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