Jessica Nápoles has been elected as the president-elect for ACDA. Nápoles will begin her term as the President-elect on July 1, 2025. She will immediately join the ACDA National Board as an ex officio member until her term begins. She will serve as the ACDA President in 2029. Jessica Nápoles is Professor of Choral Music Education […]
Download the ACDA Conference App Today!
The steps are easy to download the ACDA Conference App! Your February Program Book should be arriving in your mailbox any day. You can CLICK HERE to see a digital copy. Because the Program Book goes to print months before the conference, the conference app will be the authoritative source for information on-site in Dallas. […]
ACDA Thanks Freer For His Service And Welcomes Nichols As Editor for the International Journal of Research In Choral Singing (IJRCS)
On January 1, 2025, the International Journal of Research In Choral Singing saw a transition of leadership. Patrick Freer ends his service as the Editor of the IJRCS and ACDA welcomes Bryan Nichols as the new Editor. ACDA thanks Patrick Freer for his unwavering service to the IJRCS. Originally Associate Editor, Freer became the Editor […]
Kotsonis and Robinson to join the ACDA Advocacy and Collaboration National Standing Committee
Amy Kotsonis and Demetrius Robinson have been appointed to serve two-year terms as members of the ACDA Advocacy and Collaboration National Standing Committee beginning July 1, 2025. Amy Kotsonis is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of New Hampshire, where she conducts Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, and teaches choral methods. She also […]
ACDA President-elect Election Open: Learn More About The Candidates: Jessica Nápoles & Vincent (Vic) Oakes
Jessica Nápoles and Vincent (Vic) Oakes have been selected by the ACDA National Board to be the two candidates for the 2025 ACDA National President-elect election. The election will be held January 7-January 30, 2025. All ACDA members with voting rights will receive an email ballot to cast your vote. The term for President-elect begins July 1, 2025. The […]
Coming Soon: Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers
Get ready for Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers, a fresh take on the classic advice column—this time for all things choral music! Modeled after the beloved “Dear Sally” format, this blog will answer your questions about choral music education, performance, and leadership. Whether you’re curious about vocal technique, rehearsal tips, repertoire selection, or the […]

