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.
Spring edition of OCDA News now available!
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.
The spring issue of the OCDA News is now available for viewing as a pdf.
In this issue:
Dara Gillis touts the many benefits of our upcoming summer conference;
Jennie Rosza gives us a fundamental understanding of cultural relevant pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, and culturally sustaining pedagogy;
Gretchen Weber parses the cliché “Remember your why” and offers deeper insight into what can sustain us;
Jamie Lercher shares the roster of the Standing Committee for Professional Development and announces an emerging-career workshop to be held in October;
Shelvin Burns and Josh Dufford provide information to help prospective participants in the High School Honor Choir meet the May 4 deadline for auditions. (In the News, click the ad or use the QR code on page 10.)
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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.