ACDA News

Brandon A. Boyd and Alex Canovas, co-chairs of the 2025 ACDA Brock Student Composition Competition, are pleased to announce this year’s winners. The competition received a large number of submissions from a talented group of student composers across our membership. The winning composition is “In effect it is this: that I love you” by Ethan Soledad (SATB […]

July 1 always marks a time of transition in ACDA. In the odd-numbered years, we experience a change in our National Board, as well as, some National Standing Committee and R & R Leaders. Please welcome the following leaders into their new roles: National Board:Edith Copley, National PresidentDavid Fryling, Past President & Chair of the […]

July 1 marks a very important milestone for many of our State Chapters. We welcome the following members into their role as a State President. These remarkable people take over the forwarding of the work that has been done by those who served before them and will bring new knowledge, skills, and inspiration to us […]

With $100,000 in grant support from the Sphinx Venture Fund, ACDA, Rising Tide Music Press, and the American String Teachers Association, have partnered together, over the last two years, to focus on commissioning up to 24 new works by Black and Latinx composers for the orchestra and choral classrooms. Choral composers were selected in two […]

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many leaders whose terms are coming to a close on June 30. Your dedication, vision, and countless hours of service have shaped our work in meaningful ways. You’ve led with heart, energy, and creativity, and your work has made a lasting difference. Your impact has been felt across […]

  Dr. Robert Natter has been elected ACDA National Treasurer/Secretary. Congratulations Rob! Dr. Natter (he/him) is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Gettysburg College, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. He teaches conducting and conducts the College Choir, Concert Choir, Audeamus (upper-voice choir) and Camerata (vocal chamber ensemble). […]

Jason Bowers, Justin West, and Adam White have been appointed as new members to the ACDA Research and Publications National Standing Committee. Their terms will begin on July 1, 2025. The Research and Publications Committee oversees all ACDA research initiatives and the International Journal of Research in Choral Singing. Meet the Appointees Dr. Jason Bowers […]

Katie Houts has been appointed as the next National Chair of the Composition Initiatives National Standing Committee. Houts’ term begins July 1. Meet Katie Houts Katie Houts is a music educator and composer who specializes in children’s choirs and developing voices. She especially loves helping students build relationships and confidence through choral singing and share […]

There are times members need or want access to their ACDA membership card. You can now easily access your membership card at anytime from your ACDA profile. Step 1: Go to www.acda.org and log in using the “Sign In” link in the upper right. Need help signing in? Email us at . Step 2: Click […]

The following ACDA members were named as Quarterfinalists for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award: Rebecca Atkins University of Georgia Athens Georgia Nikki Belch West-Oak Middle School Westminster South Carolina Macy Bell Auburn University Auburn Alabama Sidney Clarke-Lequerique Richard Montgomery High School Rockville Maryland Andrew Cowell Belleville East High School Belleville Illinois Sarah Gleason New […]