As the American Choral Directors Association continues to undertake a comprehensive study of our overall financial architecture, we face the ever-present issue of ongoing financial sustainability, and this has led us to the need for a dues increase. ACDA’s capable and trusted financial advisors have made the strong case for a dues increase, and our […]
ACDA DIVERSITY INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED
ACDA is looking for 3-4 committee members to serve along with chair, Eugene Rogers, on the Diversity Initiatives National Standing Committee. All interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest that includes a personal description of what diversity means for our organization by June 15 to Eugene Rogers () . ACDA’s commitment to […]
ACDA Moves Into Innovation
As the American Choral Directors Association anticipates our biennial National Leadership Conference in early June, our thinking is focused on innovation. As I try to describe our mission and work in a single line, this is what I come up with: “We evoke sounds through a community of singers for the satisfaction of unique human […]
The Choral Ecosystem
Many agencies continue to make the case that choral music contributes to the cultural and wellness life of nearly every community in the country. Choirs are frequently cited as helping to foster social connectedness in a nation that is experiencing a decline in community engagement and a growing divide in socio-economic levels. The American Choral […]
ChoralNet Upgrades
As many of you have noticed, over the past few weeks ChoralNet has been undergoing some changes. ACDA’s goal during this process has been to take this significant community and share it with a new audience to help grow the community and it’s resources. ChoralNet has always been known for it’s ability to provide us […]
A Call to Innovation – ACDA Restructures and Calls for Leadership
The American Choral Directors has changed the way it will do its work as we move forward. By an approval rate of 97%, the membership of ACDA has determined we will do our work of “inspiring excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy” through seven new or restructured Standing Committees. These Standing […]