KCDA 2024 Summer Convention Schedule at-a-Glance

12:00 - Registration (lobby of Murphy Hall at University of Kansas)

1:00 - Welcome: Information, & Introductions

1:15 - Reading Session 1: Around the World

2:15 - Plenary Session: Dr. Joshua Oppenheim

3:10 - Reading Session 2: The Music of Michael Davidson

4:10 - Lessons from the Banjo: Leaving Burnout and Embracing Joy! with Gretchen Harrison

5:05 - Reading Sessions 3: Three Parts Max | Leonardo DaVisi

6:00 - Dinner (on your own)

8:00 - Beer Choir at Fields and Ivy Brewery (706 E 23rd Street)

8:00 - Registration (lobby of Murphy Hall at University of Kansas)

8:30 - Reading Sessions 4: KMEA Honor Choir Literature | Music from MusicSpoke

9:30 - Introductions: Dr. Raul Dominguez and Dr. Jennifer Sengin

9:45 - Creating a Risk-Taking Environment: Building Relationships and Community in the Choral Rehearsal with Dr. Jennifer Sengin

10:45 - Break

11:30 - Legendary Legend Stars: Rehearsal Framework and Strategies with Dr. Raul Dominguez

12:30 - Lunch (in encouraged groups)

2:00 - Reading Session 5: December Tunes

3:00 - Exhibitor’s Lobby Opens

3:30 - Harnessing the Conducting Gesture to Lead Artistic Choral Rehearsals with Dr. Jennifer Sengin

4:30 - Conducting Masterclass with Dr. Raul Dominguez and Dr. Jennifer Sengin

5:30 - Dinner (on our own)

7:30 - All-Convention Sing & All-State Performance: Vocal Jazz Concert

8:45 - KCDA Soiree! (location TBA)

9:30 - Registration (lobby of Murphy Hall at University of Kansas)

10:00 - Celebrating and Honoring Our Students’ Lived Experiences in the Choral Ensemble with Dr. Jennifer Sengin

11:00 - Nosotres Existimos: Mexican Choral Repertoire and Resources with Dr. Raul Dominguez (Swarthout)

12:00 - Exhibitor’s Lunch (Room 130)

12:45 - KCDA Awards (Swarthout) Last Call for Exhibits (Crafton-Preyer Theatre)

1:15 - Building Singers’ Ears with Audio Learning Aids with Kerry Marsh! (Swarthout)

2:15 - Enhancing Musicianship and Artistry with Movement in the Choral Ensemble – Drs. Dominguez and Sengin (Room 130)

3:30 - Travel to Corpus Christi

4:30 - Honor Choir Performances (Treble and T/B) at Corpus Christi Catholic Church

1:00 - KCDA Board Meeting (via Zoom)