Paul Rardin

ACDA has always been the single greatest resource in my professional
life. Concerts at conventions always remind me where the high-water mark
is with respect to performance, and always inspire me to program
better, rehearse better, and hear better. (Sometimes they shame
me into doing all of those things.) And I have always enjoyed the sense
of community at conventions, at which the brightest dignitaries in our
profession always seem willing and eager to meet the students or
first-year teachers. Students, get involved and stay involved!