ICDA Women's Choirs R&S

My name is Jill Wilson and I am pleased to have the opportunity to be involved with ICDA’s Repertoire and Standards Committee. In addition to my duties of writing a Bravo article and developing a reading session for summer convention, I hope I can be of service in finding quality women’s literature at all levels, seeking out performance/workshop opportunities, and connecting interested individuals with outstanding experienced women’s choir directors.

I direct the Bel Canto Women’s Choir at Morningside College, teach ear training and music appreciation courses, and coordinate the Leo Kucinski Academy of Music. I also serve as the choir director at First Presbyterian Church in Sioux City.
If there is any way I can be of assistance, don’t hesitate to contact me. I welcome any ideas or suggestions and encourage you to take advantage of the communication opportunity on the R&S portion of ICDA’s web site. I know there are a number of outstanding resources here in Iowa and I look forward to learning from you!

Yours,

Jill Wilson
Women's Choirs R&S Chair
womens-chair@iowachoral.org

Women's Choir Events 2007-8
Thursday	Nov 1, 2007	Women In Song Festival Morningside College The Polish Chamber Singers will be featured on the evening concert which will also include the Men In Song festival choir. Please call (712)274-5357 or e-mail womens-chair@iowachoral.org for more information.

See the ICDA Statewide Calendar for more event information

Great On-Line Resources for Women's Choir Directors

Women’s Voices Chorus: Links to papers regarding women’s choir history and advocacy by Mary Lycan, founder of Treble Clef Music Press

Feminist Research in Music Education: A summary of gender research in music education including a large bibliography of relevant books and articles

A Plea for Women’s Choral Music: A reprint of an article Naomi Stephan wrote for the IAWM Journal in 2005

The International Alliance for Women in Music: events, resources, publications, opportunities, etc.; “a global network of women and men working to increase and enhance musical activities, opportunities and promote all aspects of the music of women”

Repertoire Lists (pdf files )

Helpful Web Sites

ACDA Online: Repertoire lists, suggestions on how to find repertoire, discography, and contact information for Carol Tralau, NCACDA Women’s Choir Chair
Choral Net
IHSMA: Graded literature lists
Primarily A Cappella: The site includes recording reviews, song lists, and short profiles of a variety of groups from Elektra to Bulgaria’s Angelite to St. Olaf’s Manitou Singers

Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc.

R&S: Women's Choirs

R&S Areas