Episode #2 – September 2024  This month, Steve starts with “Check It Out in the Choral Journal” where he discusses the featured articles about composer William L Dawson. He visits with the foremost expert on Dawson, Mark Hugh Malone. Steve talks about the Composition/Conducting Challenge to improve upon the ACDA jingle. Next, we have an interview with composer Jake Runestad who talks about his Earth Symphony which will be performed at the National ACDA Conference in Dallas in 2025. We introduce a new segment, “R&R Quick Picks,” with a selection for a concert closer. Lastly, in the “Did You Know?” section of the show, we get an update on the goings-on of ACDA.  Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at ⁠[email protected]⁠.  Follow the podcast on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243 ⁠  Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/ ⁠  Website: https://acda.org     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:  Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal   Composer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at [email protected]  Jake Runestad’s “Earth Symphony”: https://jakerunestad.com/earth-symphony   Interview with Jake Runestad on Moveable Do: https://tinyurl.com/3nu98x26   Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire   R&R Quick Pick: Revolting Children – from Matilda: The Musical  National Honor Choir Application Information: https://acda.org/conferences/honorchoirs  Student Master Class Application Information: Click here.  Evergreen Ensemble: https://evergreenensemble.com