ACDA is proud to support Chicago a cappella, in partnership with the Vancouver Youth Choir and the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, for HerVoice, a competition and mentorship program for emerging women composers. Chicago a cappella seeks submissions for HerVoice, a competition and mentorship program for women composers. A partnership with the Vancouver Youth Choir, this opportunity is open […]
Collegiate Choirs Survey Results
In the Fall, our ACDA National R & R Collegiate team issued a survey to better assess the needs of our College & University choirs and student members. The survey results are in! We are grateful for your feedback and excited to share with you some key highlights. Empowering Early Career Members: We noticed a […]
Statement Regarding Recent Events in New York and Texas
Released Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Dear Members, It is with a heavy heart that we write you today to address recent concerns in New York and Texas related to Access, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) initiatives in the music education ecosystem. We are disheartened that in New York, a hurtful session title that perpetuated harmful […]
Constitution and Bylaws Revisions Vote Opens TODAY!
ACDA has undertaken a substantial review process of our Constitution and Bylaws over the last two years and the vote for the membership to accept or reject these changes opens today. You can review the revisions here. Please note the revisions only reflect sections of the Constitution & Bylaws where changes are recommended. All other […]
McDonald receives National ACDA Appointment
John McDonald will serve as the Chair for the National Education and Communications Standing Committee beginning July 1, 2024 John McDonald is the Director of Choir and Vocal Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, conductor of Cantus, the St. Louis Children’s Choirs tenor-bass ensemble, and artistic director and founder of the St. Louis based professional […]
Two FREE on-demand video sessions from 2023 National Conference
ACDA has partnered with Forward Motion to bring you two sessions from the 2023 ACDA National Conference. Forward Motion is an online learning initiative empowering musicians worldwide, brought to us by Manhattan Concert Productions. These two sessions are our first investment in bringing content from National conference to everyone in ACDA. We hope that these […]