I am Robert Sinclair from VanderCook College of Music and I am recruiting and organizing student workers for the 2027 National ACDA Conference in March of 2027. Student volunteers assist with guiding choirs from their arrival through sound check at the performing halls, support stage setup, help with registration, and other important conference duties. As a […]

The Steven M. Demorest Award was established in 2019 to recognize the highest scoring poster proposal at the American Choral Directors National Conference. In 2026, the Research and Publications Committee has recently redesigned the award as a grant for choral music research projects. The purpose of the Demorest Research Grant is to support meaningful and […]

Deadline for Nominations: September 30, 2026 The Robert Shaw Choral Award is given to a choral leader who has made unusual contributions to the art of choral music. The recipient is chosen by the ACDA Past Presidents Advisory Council. The Robert Shaw Choral Award is presented during each national conference. The following criteria for selection were approved […]

Are you planning to have students audition for any of the 2027 ACDA National Honor Choirs? If so, there are some critical updates to the application process that warrant your immediate attention. We’ve gone through another update since the 2026 Region Conferences. We want to ensure you can navigate the system without any hiccups. To […]