A.S.U. Chapter of ACDA

Minutes of February 3, 2005

Officer’s Meeting

 

Present:  Christina Forkner (President), Elvin Dioquino (Vice President), Angie Marshall

               (Treasurer), Rebecca Woolf (Secretary), Jason Shoemaker (President-elect)

 

I.  Review of Goals for 2004-2005

            A.  Attendance at National Convention

                        1.  We had seven students from ASU in attendance

                        2.  We would like to double that amount for next year’s regional                                                     convention in Salt Lake City.

            B.  Attendance and Participation in ASU chapter of ACDA

                        1.  Discussion of how to enroll more students

                        2.  Discussion about whether we should ask Choral Professors to

                             to hand out enrollment forms at beginning of Fall Semester

                                    a. They might be willing to do this if we provide them

                                        with the dates and information about upcoming events.

                                    b. We could include a schedule of events with enrollment

                                         information to generate interest and enthusiasm for the ACDA.

            C.  Clinicians for Workshops this Semester

                        1.  Elvin will talk to Bart Evans.

                        2.  Christina has emailed Harriet Harris and is waiting for her reply.

            D.  Fund raisers

                        1.  Past fund raisers:  Christmas Caroling, Bake Sale.

                        2.  Future fund raiser: “The Islands”

II. Discussion of Mission Statement

            A.  Do we have a mission statement?

            B.  Christina will bring a copy of our constitution and                                                           recommendations from the National ACDA to next meeting.

III. Goals for 2005 and beyond

            A. Networking is one of our most important goals

                        1.  Who you know is critical in this profession.

                                    b. Social events and retreats will strengthen relationships

                                        among ACDA members.

                        2.  Discussion about a “Meet and Greet” for Choral Students and                                                   Choral Professors in the fall. 

                                    a. We could co-sponsor this event with the Choral Faculty

                                    b. We could use this time to socialize, answer questions,                                                                 and tell students about our organization and upcoming                                                         events.

                                    c. Jason will talk to Dr. Larson about this idea.

                        3.   Discussion about the possibility of having a Fall retreat

                              with NAU and U of A. 

                                   

                       

                        4.  Discussion about the fact that undergraduate students often need

                             encouragement and support.  Social events can provide opportunities

                             for students to help and encourage each other.

            B. “Honing Our Craft” is another important goal for our organization.

                        1.  How can we improve our choral techniques?

                                    a. Discussion about having a master class for future choral                                                            conductors with ASU Choral Professors and professors from the                                                 other Arizona Universities. 

                                    b. We should consider inviting local community colleges to

                                         participate as well. 

                                    c.  This might be a good event for Fall of 2005.

                        2.  Discussion about the need to familiarize ourselves with good repertoire

                                    a.  We could sponsor a repertoire review (or sing-along) where                                                      students are invited to bring their favorite choral repertoire.

                                    b.  Students could take turns conducting their favorite pieces.

                                    c.  This could be done once each semester with a different

                                         theme for each event i.e. high school music, junior high, etc.

                                    d.  Angie will talk to the faculty about this activity which we have

                                          tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 8^th at 4:30 p.m.

                                    e.  Elvin will find an accompanist for this event.

                                    f.  Theme for event:  Junior High and High School Favorites

            C.  Future Clinicians and Workshops for Fall 2005

                        1.  Jerry Doan might teach a workshop on vocal pedagogy for choirs.

                        2.  Dr. Gentry, Dr. Larson or Dr. Britton might teach a workshop on

                             Diction for Choirs including the IPA system. 

                        3.  We could co-sponsor an out of state clinician with the MENC.

            D.  We need to set up a meeting with the Choral Faculty to discuss goals and get

                  their feedback and approval of our goals for Fall of 2005.

                        1.  Angie will check with the choral faculty to decide on a date for this.

                        2.  This meeting will need to be held sometime after Spring break.

            E.  “The Islands” Fundraiser

                        1.  Date, Tuesday April 12^th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Angie will

                             Re-confirm this date with Dr. Schildcret.)

                        2.  Flyers

                                    a.  Christina and Elvin will print up flyers by Monday April 4^th to                                                     distribute around campus.

                                    b.  Dr. Schildcret will announce it to the Choral Union

                                    c.  Customers must bring the flyer (one per table) to the restaurant                                                  to participate.

                                    d.  Angie will get a copy of Tempe High School’s flyer and email

                                         it to Elvin and Christina.

                                         (They held a similar fundraiser that was very successful)

            F.  We need to establish a regular date and time for our meetings so that members               and faculty will know well in advance and can make plans to attend.

                        1.  Angie will talk to the Choral Faculty and try to come up with a

                             day and time that will allow at least two faculty members to attend.