Performing the Renaissance at any age!

Performing music from all style periods is important, but it can be intimidating! In this session, we'll examine pedagogical concepts that Renaissance music is especially well suited to teach, identify the performance practice elements that are practical and important, look at resources for finding quality Renaissance editions (including CPDL and IMSLP!), and apply these concepts with a reading packet of Renaissance pieces for all age groups from K-20+.

Kody C. Wallace 

Florida State University
Graduate Teaching Assistant

Kody Wallace is a PhD student in Music Education and Choral Conducting at Florida State University, where he serves as a graduate assistant for the Choral Department. He also serves as Choir Director at First United Methodist Church in Monticello, Florida. Prior to graduate study, Mr. Wallace taught in Pinellas County Schoos. Choirs under his direction consistently received exemplary ratings, were invited to performances throughout the Southeast, and collaborated with artists including the Florida Orchestra and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Mr. Wallace's research interests include Renaissance literature for Holy Week, achievement motivation in the choral classroom, and the psychology of gesture. He received his Masters in Music Education from Florida State University, and holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Florida.

The FMEA Professional Development Conference and All-State Ensembles receive support in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.