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Welcome to ACFEA’s journal! Read along as we share stories from the road, from the alto section, or from our desk. We’ll also look back on shining moments from our group’s tours.
Camerata Singers – From Vatican to Vigaun (Tour Notes, 2001)
The entire tour was “various levels of wonderful,” Scott Anderson, director, said. This article originally appeared in our 2001-2002 Tour Notes. **** Italy, Slovenia and Austria were the destinations of the Camerata Singers, an excellent community choir from Pocatello, Idaho, directed by Scott E. Anderson. Many in
Happy Holidays!
One of the best parts of our job is getting to hear your music. Whether we catch the end of a rehearsal just before a tour meeting, or are relishing the soaring sounds of your concert in a stunning venue somewhere in the world, those moments feel like gifts. This
Connection in the “Thin Places”
Frank Hallock, Director of Music, United Methodist Church of Vista, talks about the extraordinary moments on his 2019 tour to Ireland. ***** I have always loved travel, from the days of old-fashioned family road trips, to my experiences on several choral tours as both participant and director. These choral tours
Working Towards Racial Equity
For sixty-five years, ACFEA has worked to provide opportunities for life-changing experiences for people around the world. Celebrating diversity and breaking down barriers is, and always has been, key to that. But we cannot work towards fostering connections without advocating for equity and inclusion for all. The recent events surrounding
Meet the Courier: Kate
Say hi to Kate! You’ve probably met her if you’ve been on a tour to Poland — or one of the any number of European countries where she couriers. What have you been up to this summer? I have used the quarantine and quieter summer to take care of myself, cook
Meet Your Courier: Johan
What do you do when you’re not leading an ACFEA tour?I love listening to music, spending time doing outdoor activities, travelling, watching documentaries, reading about new destinations and – last but not least – looking forward to my next ACFEA tour! What’s one thing that’s always in your
“Where the Music Comes From”
A highlight of Penn State University Concert Choir’s tour of Germany was singing Bach’s music in the very places where it was written. Dr. Christopher Kiver, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, Penn State University, tells us more. *** In May 2019, the Penn State University
Together: Here and There
Tour Manager Jeffery Thyer recalls being on tour in Mexico with Singing City, and singing for – and then with! – audiences. *** It’s not often we, ACFEA staff members, get to go on a concert tour as a member of our own group. But when my own home choir,
“An important moment of cultural ambassadorship”
As musicians, music is one of the major ways we communicate and explore the world. Catherine John, ACFEA Tour Administrator, talks about getting to know a new place by learning about its music, from its people. *** In faraway lands, North American musicians encounter instruments that they have
Cultivating Connection Through Repertoire
As a touring ensemble, you have a unique opportunity to use music to connect with a larger world. Amanda Bauman, Senior Tour Manager, suggests ways of choosing repertoire to help you connect in the most meaningful way. *** If you ask someone to tell you about an experience they had