The OCDA News is the cornerstone publication of the Ohio Choral Directors Association. It is published three times a year with articles pertaining to all areas and interests in choral music from members throughout the state of Ohio.
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Winter edition of OCDA News now available!
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The fall issue of the OCDA News is now available for viewing as a pdf.
In this issue:
Dara Gillis recounts the many opportunities available to us and our choristers;
David Croglio provides experience-tested approaches for preparing for sight-reading in Large Group Adjudicated Events;
Heather Cooper shares helpful ideas for choosing repertoire for young choirs;
Jamie Lercher and Steven Hankle offer updates from their respective Standing Committees (Professional Development and Diversity Initiatives);
Matthew Swope proposes a mnemonic that helps us focus our attention and broaden our listening to make our rehearsals more efficient and effective; and
Jeanne Wohlgamuth makes the case for the importance of regional leadership within OCDA, and solicits nominations.
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OCDA News Archive
OCDA News Archive
The OCDA News is the cornerstone publication of the Ohio Choral Directors Association. It has been published at regular intervals since the mid-1960's. Although its title and its look has changed over the years, its mission has not. The OCDA News has been dedicated to bringing insight and inspiration to the choral directors and educators of Ohio. In these archives you will see the history and dedication of the people who have made choral music in Ohio their life's work.
All issues located below are organized by decade and by publication date. You may view or download any issue by clicking the corresponding buttons. There are missing issues from the archive. If you have information as to where these issues could be found to digitize and add to this collections, please contact the OCDA Historian.
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