ACDA News

Dr. Mark A. Boyle was awarded the 2025 ACDA National Volunteer Excellence Award at the 2025 ACDA National Confernece in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Boyle has served as the National App Chair for the and has been the driving force for development and improvements in conference app utilization for the National and Region conferences for the […]

ACDA has re-activated a Google Form introduced a few years ago that gives ACDA leaders the ability to add details about upcoming ACDA-sponsored events to a spreadsheet. The spreadsheet is a resource for members interested in upcoming ACDA-sponsored events throughout the country. If you have a Reading Session, Summer Conference, or other type of ACDA-sponsored […]

National Conference attendees were introduced to the ACDA Swagable virtual swag bag in March. This modern sustainable twist on the traditional event goody bag allowed Conference sponsors and exhibitors to promote special offers to attendees via the Swagable site in the Conference app. Swagable offers are now available to all ACDA members! To create a […]

The calls available for each Region are available on each Region’s website. Please refer to those calls for specific instructions, submission requirements, and deadlines for each application. Then, use this guide to navigate the application process. Note: The ACDA help desk closes at 5pm Central Time on deadline days. After 5pm, help is not available […]

There are two important apps that you need to download to have a great conference experience: the ACDA conference app and the JW Pepper Reading Session app. Downloading these apps BEFORE you arrive at the conference site is essential. Trying to rely on hotel and cellular networks is a sure way to be frustrated. DO […]

After an extensive application and nomination process, Breeze, Dame, Flores, Lercher, Leuthi, Meeker, and Thomasson Smith have been appointed as Chairs to the National Repertoire & Resources Committee. Their terms begin July 1, 2025. They have been appointed to the following positions: Garrett Breeze–Show ChoirsNathan Dame–Tenor Bass ChoirsCarolina Flores–2-Year CollegesJami Lercher–Student Activities Co-ChairDean Luethi–4-Year Colleges […]

The National Student Conducting Masterclasses received outstanding applicant pools at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Through a competitive selection process, applicants were assessed on elements including gestural skill, rehearsal technique, and score preparation. The selected participants have the opportunity to receive personalized guidance from esteemed choral directors while conducting a live ensemble. The Undergraduate […]

After a National call for applicants and nominees, ACDA welcomes Dr. Micah Bland, Stacy Daniels, Dr. Erick J. Figueras, and Darlene Machacon as newly appointed members of the Education and Communication National Standing Committee. They will begin their official terms on July 1, 2025 and will serve two year appointments. The Education and Communication National […]

Jessica Nápoles has been elected as the president-elect for ACDA. Nápoles will begin her term as the President-elect on July 1, 2025. She will immediately join the ACDA National Board as an ex officio member until her term begins. She will serve as the ACDA President in 2029. Jessica Nápoles is Professor of Choral Music Education […]

The steps are easy to download the ACDA Conference App! Your February Program Book should be arriving in your mailbox any day. You can CLICK HERE to see a digital copy. Because the Program Book goes to print months before the conference, the conference app will be the authoritative source for information on-site in Dallas. […]