ACDA stands for A Choral Directors vacAtion

Spotted in a little surfing around – ACDA is both a professional event and a refreshing time away from the usual responsibilties:

Going to conventions are always refreshing for me. I learn, I hear, I get ideas-it’s great. I just came back from the ACDA Western Division Conference and had a blast!
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There were some great memories made this week, and I gained a lot of advice/wisdom/introspection about this career and my game plan. Don’t get me wrong, there were lots of “receptions” and “teacher therapies” too 🙂 If I learned anything this conference it is: This line of work is grueling, hard and emotionally draining, but with supportive friends who believe in you and God’s wisdom and guidance, it can be done (and with a little passion and understanding, it can be done well). I’m ready for the future.