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 […]
Steven M. Demorest Research Grant
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 […]
Robert Shaw Award Nominations Now Open
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 […]
2027 ACDA National Honor Choir Audition Application Opens September 1
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 […]
Call for National Honor Choir Screeners
ACDA National Honor Choirs are seeking experienced choral educators to serve as application screeners for the 2027 National Conference Honor Choirs. Volunteers must be current ACDA members with at least three years of teaching experience who currently teach or have taught the grade level of the respective Honor Choir. Selected screeners will review approximately 100–150 […]
SAB Show Choir Showcase Webinar
Webinar: Thursday, August 7pm Central TimeFree! Event Registration Required Get ready for the new school year in this interactive reading session and workshop focused exclusively on SAB arrangements for show choirs! We’ll dig into the latest and greatest SAB music for show choirs, explore resources to help you find music that fits your show theme, and […]