In this interactive session, attendees will explore how to incorporate improvisational activities into their choral warm-ups, sight-singing exercises, and repertoire. Suggestions and exercises will include (a) improvising movements; (b) question and answer improvisation; (c) embellishing a melody; and (d) improvising in small groups. Attendees will receive a packet of public domain songs appropriate for improvisational activities and performances.
Target Audience
CCDA Constituents
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Clinician Info
Emily Mercado
The University of Utah
Emily Mercado, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Choral Music Education and the Music Education Area Head at The University of Utah. Mercado is an active conductor, and her research has appeared in leading journals including Research Studies in Music Education, Journal of Music Teacher Education, and The British Journal of Music Education. Mercado currently serves as ACDA-UT president and is involved in developing community partnerships with schools. Mercado received a Ph.D. in Music Education from Louisiana State University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Oregon State University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oregon State University. Prior to joining the faculty at The University of Utah, Mercado taught choir for nine years at Crescent Valley High School and Cheldelin Middle School in Corvallis, OR.