Blog
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.
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
Celebrating All That Connects Us
The Chorus America conference is one of our most favorite events of the year. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to connect with you there — especially this year, when connection of all kinds is precisely what we’re missing! And we’d love to stay in touch! In lieu of dropping
Favorite Books for Wanderlust
We love how books take us on adventures, either to a place we know well or one we haven’t visited. Some of these books are bonafide travel books, some are written by native authors, still others are novels with a very strong setting — but they all take us somewhere.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Thoughts
Like you, we have been following the Coronavirus news very carefully. We understand this is an uncertain time for many people around the world, and that it will have a great impact on our lives, our communities, and our music family at large. Unfortunately, due to special circumstances, that impact
Meet the Courier: Raffaella
Hello! My name is Raffaella, I am a graduate of the University of Bologna, a licensed tour manager, a licensed tour guide and I love my job. In 2005 I started working with ACFEA and we have stayed together ever since. What do you do when you’re not leading an