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Friday, March 28
 

10:30am EDT

Just Play: Improv Acting Games to Energize Groups!
Friday March 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2
Get ready to move and play! This workshop will introduce simple, fun improv games and activities that groups can use to help focus and energize groups in preparation for rehearsals or performances. Join Scott Cobban from Five O'Clock Shadow in this interactive improvisation workshop!
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
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Scott Cobban

Educator, NACC
Friday March 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32879
  Education Session

10:30am EDT

Next Level A Cappella
Friday March 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5
Discover the 5 Step Rehearsal Method used by hundreds of directors around the world, including ICCA and ICHSA Champions, CARA winners, professional groups, high school groups, college groups, and more. The Next Level Method addresses all of the aspects of creating a successful contemporary a cappella performance.
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
avatar for Dr. J.D. Frizzell

Dr. J.D. Frizzell

President, A Cappella Education Association
J.D. Frizzell is the Director of Fine Arts at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN. He earned the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Choral Conducting Degree from the University of Kentucky. He was chosen by the board of the TN Music Educators Association as the 2011 Outstanding... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32880
  Education Session

11:30am EDT

Music Metamorphosis: Resculpting a Score
Friday March 28, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5
“Music Metamorphosis”, attendees will learn strategies to critically analyze scores written in-house and how they can collaborate to tweak and evolve the music. A cappella arrangers work diligently to put together a score perfect for their group. That said, sometimes the music on paper does not hit as imagined once it is being sung in rehearsal. Back to the drawing board? No! Let’s make the adjustments needed WITH your singers! In this rehearsal simulation, singers will be given an arrangement to sing. Participants will identify moments of opportunity within the sheet music - whether it is dynamics, syllables, harmony, or more - that will make the music that much more impactful.
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
avatar for Spencer Camacho

Spencer Camacho

Educator, NACC
Spencer Camacho is a professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU), home of Under A Rest A Cappella (UAR), the competitive group of which he used to be music director. With a bachelor of music education from WCU, master of music technology from NYU, and current work on... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32880
  Education Session

11:30am EDT

The Singer’s Toolbox
Friday March 28, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2
As lead vocalists, we have a variety of tools at our disposal to build a world for our audience to live in. Through facial expressions, gesture, body language, posture, movement, and primal vocal sounds, we can craft compelling stories that connect deeply with our listeners. This class will help you explore and refine these tools, empowering you to deliver performances that captivate and move your audience.

*The second half of the class will run in a masterclass-style format, where Jon will work with individual students on their solo delivery. Interested students should come prepared to sing a verse and chorus of a song.
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
avatar for Jon Smith

Jon Smith

Featured Educator, NACC
Jon Smith, NACC Asst. Education Director, is an arranger, performer, and recording engineer in the Greater Philadelphia area. He is currently the Director of Vocal Arranging for The Vocal Company, a member of the Swingles, and is the former Music Director of The Hyannis Sound, Cape Cod’s all-male professional a cappell... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32879
  Education Session

1:00pm EDT

Lunch for Directors w/ Matt Goldstein
Friday March 28, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
TBA
Moderators
NP
Speakers
avatar for Matt Goldstein

Matt Goldstein

Festival Choir Conductor, NACC
Matt Goldstein is an award-winning arranger, facilitator, improviser, songwriter, and educator who is known for his emotive vocal arrangements, spellbinding performances, heartfelt facilitation, and visionary leadership.After making waves in the a cappella scene as music director... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
TBA Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32892
  Education Session

3:00pm EDT

Live Effects in A Cappella
Friday March 28, 2025 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT
Royal Ballroom
NACC headliner Five O'Clock Shadow reveals the secrets behind their sound. Learn new ways to build your group's sound with the help of live effects such as looping, distortion, and pitch shifter. Volunteer your skills and join them on stage as they build a band complete with drums, bass, and guitar.
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Artists
avatar for Five O'Clock Shadow

Five O'Clock Shadow

Featured Performers, NACC
Five O’Clock Shadow is one of Boston’s premier a cappella groups whose live performances are nothing short of electrifying – the kind that reverberate in your memory long after the stage lights fade. FOCS has captivated audiences worldwide, not just with their technical prowess... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT
Royal Ballroom Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32891
  Education Session
 
Saturday, March 29
 

9:30am EDT

Ensemble Leadership: Leveraging Strengths Beyond the Sheet Music
Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5
“Ensemble Leadership” utilizes theories of ‘courageous followership’ (I. Chaleff) and understanding individual strengths non-directing members have and can contribute during rehearsal. Through a rehearsal simulation, singers will learn strategies in how they can more deeply engage in the learning process that will contribute to group sound, morale, and even make rehearsal more efficient. Not only will current and aspirational music directors expand their pedagogical toolkit on facilitating rehearsals, but members in non-directing roles will be empowered to ensure group success.
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
avatar for Spencer Camacho

Spencer Camacho

Educator, NACC
Spencer Camacho is a professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU), home of Under A Rest A Cappella (UAR), the competitive group of which he used to be music director. With a bachelor of music education from WCU, master of music technology from NYU, and current work on... Read More →
Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32880
  Education Session

9:30am EDT

Music Tech for Vocalists
Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2
Get ready for an interactive and engaging crash course on music technology for vocalists! This will be an opportunity to collaborate on a session exploring recording tools, audio effects, and more. If you are interested in recording or just curious about the tech side of things, this workshop is for you! Andris is one of our very own NACC sound enginieers!
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
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Andris Briga

Educator, NACC
Saturday March 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32879
  Education Session

10:30am EDT

Getting In the Groove
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2
A class designed for anyone who wants to get better at rhythm! Tired of your music sounding stale and un-funky? Want to learn the tools to create tasty grooves that will have your audience dancing in the aisle? Stop in, and together we’ll learn: -Basic vocal percussion techniques -How the bass and VP fit together -A few standard grooves, and what makes them tick -Exercises to help you groove even harder!
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
avatar for Rob Dietz

Rob Dietz

Featured Educator, NACC
Rob Dietz (he/him) is a multiple CARA winning arranger who has been performing contemporary a cappella music for over twenty years. Based in Los Angeles, Rob is best known for his work as an arranger and group coach for NBC’s The Sing-Off. Through his work on the show, Rob has had... Read More →
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32879
  Education Session

10:30am EDT

Movement for Every Body
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5
Have you ever felt awkward on stage? Do you struggle knowing what to do with your hands during a song? Do you know your strengths and challenges as a mover? In this short, interactive session, singers of all levels will have the opportunity to explore movement through an individualized and no-pressure vibe session. We will map some of the basic physical vocabulary we can use to better convey the meaning of a song while feeling relaxed and in-control of our performance.
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Diaz

Christopher Diaz

Featured Educator, NACC
Christopher (they/them) is a singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and vocal coach from Newport News, VA. A graduate of the FSU School of Music, they led the co-ed All-Night Yahtzee to three consecutive ICCA Finals appearances and is a two-time winner of the Outstanding Soloist award... Read More →
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32880
  Education Session

11:30am EDT

AcaTech
Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2
Is there a cappella in the telematic embrace? Can we bridge the dichotomy between traditional contemporary a cappella practice and "the computer"? In this class, Mel will discuss the role of technology in contemporary vocal music and a cappella. We will listen to examples, dive into an a cappella studio session and review beginning key concepts of post-production. Bring any questions you may have about vocal production, music technology, and/or the business of recording.
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
avatar for Mel Daneke

Mel Daneke

Featured Educator, NACC
Mel Daneke, a versatile Performer, Producer, Mixing engineer, and Educator with a B.M. in Vocal Performance and minor in Audio Production from Ithaca College. Today, she's pivotal in two global vocal bands: Musae, where she excels in beatboxing and DJ skills, and Six Appeal, showcasing... Read More →
Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 2 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32879
  Education Session

11:30am EDT

Honing your Groups Musicianship and Tone: Let's Warmify!
Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5
Warm ups are the director's chance to develop the tone, musicianship, and communication style of your singers. In this session, Michael will give hands-on advice, tips, exercises, and vocalises to help your singers develop both their individual and group voice so you can more efficiently work on repertoire, increase their vocal musicianship, and maximize the beautiful noise your group can make!
Moderators
avatar for Leia Browning

Leia Browning

Education Manager, A Cappella Education Association
Speakers
MB

Michael Brisentine

Educator, NACC
Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom 5 Hilton DoubleTree SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32880
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