ACDA News
Choral Journal Announces New Board Members
The Choral Journal is the refereed, international journal of ACDA. Each issue features Each issue features: scholarly articles, anonymously peer-reviewed by the editorial board; editorials from association leadership and the Choral Journal editor; reviews of books, recorded sound, and choral works by choral experts; and columns of practical advice and ideas for choral conductors. Regular column content […]
Nápoles and Oakes are Announced as the 2025 ACDA National President-elect Candidates
Jessica Nápoles and Vincent Oakes have been selected by the ACDA National Board to be the two candidates for the 2025 ACDA National President-elect election. The election will be held January 7-January 30, 2025. All ACDA members with voting rights will receive an email ballot to cast your vote. The term for President-elect begins July […]
Bernard, Bylica, and Hackworth named to the International Journal of Research in Choral Singing Editorial Board
Cara Bernard, Kelly Bylica, and Rhonda S. Hackworth have been named to the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Research in Choral Singing. Their terms will be January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030. The International Journal of Research in Choral Singing is a publication of the American Choral Directors Association. This journal welcomes […]
ACDA Members Honored with The American Prize
Congratulations to these ACDA members who have been recognized with a 2024 American Prize Award. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation’s most comprehensive series of contests in the performing arts. The American Prize is unique in scope and structure, designed to recognize and reward the best performing artists, directors, […]
Canovas and Muehleisen to Join National Composition Initiatives Committee
Alex Canovas and John Muehleisen have been appointed to serve a two-year term on the ACDA National Composition Initiatives Committee. The National Composition Initiatives Committee encourages the creation of quality new music for choruses of all sizes, ages, and abilities by actively supporting the work of living composers. The committee advocates for the composer membership […]
Dr. Charlene Archibeque to receive the 2025 Robert Shaw Award
Dr. Charlene Archibeque has been named the 2025 Robert Shaw Choral Award Honoree. 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. […]
Research Report Column Editors Named
Dr. Elizabeth Hern and Dr. Elizabeth Parker have been named as co-editors of the Choral Journal’s Research Report column. They will begin their term on January 1, 2025. The Research Report column in the Choral Journal is an avenue for sharing recent research reports and translating them to practice for choral musicians. Inclusive of research […]
Choi’s “Lakbay ng Agila (Eagle’s Flight)” named as the winner of the 2024 Brock Prize for Professional Composers
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) has named Saunder Choi’s “Lakbay ng Agila (Eagle’s Flight)” as the winner in the 2024 Raymond W. Brock Prize for Professional Composers. Saunder Choi is a Los Angeles-based Filipino composer and choral artist whose works have been performed internationally by various groups including Conspirare, the Philippine Madrigal Singers, Santa Fe […]
ACDA Podcast Episode #2: September is live!
Episode #2 – September 2024 Episode 2 is live in your podcast feed. Check it out! This month’s episode features: Do you have news to share from your region or state? Email Steve at . LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal (log in to your ACDA account to download the digital issue) Composer/Conductor Challenge: […]
2025 International Conductors Exchange Program Participants Selected–Partnership with the Philippines
The International Conductors Exchange Program (ICEP) provides opportunities for the rising generation of choral leaders to represent the United States as ambassadors to the world in the exchange of music, ideas, and cultures. Established in 2010 and coordinated by ACDA’s International Activities Committee, the program has connected choral conductors in the United States with counterparts […]