Bent But Not Broken Conference

Bent But Not Broken Conference

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Bent But Not Broken is a one-of-a-kind conference uplifting the vocal artistry of Black musicians.

05/14/2026

Bent But Not Broken is coming to Philadelphia on November 18-20, 2026! Register today to join our movement elevating Black vocal artists' musical contributions and accomplishments across time and genres.

Listen to the Winston-Salem State University Singing Rams under the direction of Maestra D'Walla Simmons-Burke perform Roland Carter's arrangement of "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

05/07/2026

The Philadelphia Heritage Chorale will help us welcome you to Philly at our Bent But Not Broken Conference this November 18-20, 2026!

Register today for BBNB 4.0 at the link in the comments.

05/05/2026

Bent But Not Broken comes to Philadelphia this November—secure your spot now!

Registration link in comments.

Photos from Bent But Not Broken Conference's post 05/04/2026

TONIGHT at 7 PM ET: How can we all make responsible choices about repertoire, how it's taught, and how it's performed while making it accessible and palatable to all singers?

Join our Assistant Conductor Alexander Nguyẽ̂n and ACDA Eastern Region President Elect Penelope Cruz for a free webinar where they will draw on their experiences as American-born children of immigrants and discuss issues of culturally appropriate and relevant practices and repertoire choices, whether one is OF the culture, of an ‘adjacent’ culture, or has no little experience in and with an AAPI culture.

Register at the link in comments.

04/30/2026

Mozart 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 Gospel in this adaptation by Isaac S. Cates, performed by Ordained at our Bent But Not Broken Conference 3.0!

BBNB 4.0 registration is LIVE for November 18-20, 2026 in Philadelphia—register today!

Photos from Bent But Not Broken Conference's post 04/28/2026

Free webinar this Monday at 7 PM ET!

How can we all make responsible choices about repertoire, how it's taught, and how it's performed while making it accessible and palatable to all singers?

Using examples of AAPI Choral music and drawing on their experiences as American-born children of immigrants, Penelope Cruz and Alexander Nguyen will discuss issues of culturally appropriate and relevant practices and repertoire choices, whether one is OF the culture, of an ‘adjacent’ culture, or has no little experience in and with an AAPI culture.

Register at the link in comments.

Photos from Bent But Not Broken Conference's post 04/22/2026

Join us for this free webinar on May 4 at 7 PM ET! Register at the link in comments.

How can we all make responsible choices about repertoire, how it's taught, and how it's performed while making it accessible and palatable to all singers?

Using examples of AAPI Choral music and drawing on their experiences as American-born children of immigrants, Penelope Cruz and Alexander Nguyen will discuss issues of culturally appropriate and relevant practices and repertoire choices, whether one is OF the culture, of an ‘adjacent’ culture, or has no little experience in and with an AAPI culture.

04/15/2026

IT'S HERE - BBNB Registration Is LIVE!

Bent But Not Broken comes to Philadelphia for the first time this November!

Be the first to secure your spot with Early Bird Registration!

Register at the link in comments.

Photos from Bent But Not Broken Conference's post 04/14/2026

How can we all make responsible choices about repertoire, how it's taught, and how it's performed while making it accessible and palatable to all singers?

Join us for this free webinar on May 4 at 7 PM ET! Register at the link in comments.

Using examples of AAPI Choral music and drawing on their experiences as American-born children of immigrants, Penelope Cruz and Alexander Nguyen will discuss issues of culturally appropriate and relevant practices and repertoire choices, whether one is OF the culture, of an ‘adjacent’ culture, or has no little experience in and with an AAPI culture.

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