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 […]
ACDA Welcomes New National ACDA Leadership
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 […]
ACDA Welcomes New State Presidents
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 […]
New Canon Project Works Ready For Your Next Concert
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 […]
ACDA Thanks State & National Leaders
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 Elected ACDA National Treasurer/Secretary
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). […]