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American Choral Directors Association

American Choral Directors Association

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2027 National Graded Honor Choirs

Application opens: September 1, 2026
Application deadline: September 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT. Help desk is available until 5pm the day of the deadline at gro.a1789933303dca@p1789933303ihsre1789933303bmem1789933303. Late applications are not accepted for any reason, including technical issues. Teachers are expected to plan ahead to ensure successful submissions.


For All Choirs: CLICK HERE to learn how to start your application


Audition Requirements Below; Updated with Excerpts as of 9/1/2026

CLICK HERE for the High School SATB Choir Audition Requirements and Information
CLICK HERE for practice tracks for “Dixit Dominus” excerpt

CLICK HERE for the High School Treble Choir Audition Requirements and Information
CLICK HERE for practice tracks for “I Want to Die While You Love Me” excerpt

CLICK HERE for the 7-9 SATB Choir Audition Requirements and Information
CLICK HERE for practice track for “Identities” excerpt

CLICK HERE for the 5-7 Treble Choir Audition Requirements and Information
CLICK HERE for practice tracks for “Firefly” excerpt


Timeline:

  • May 2026–Partial Audition Requirements Released
  • September 1, 2026–Application period opens; Additional Audition Excerpt Release Date
  • September 24, 2026–Application period closes at 11:59pm CDT. Help desk is available until 5pm the day of the deadline at gro.a1789933303dca@p1789933303ihsre1789933303bmem1789933303. Late applications are not accepted for any reason, including technical issues. Teachers are expected to plan ahead to ensure successful submissions.
  • October 29, 2026–Participant notifications
  • November 19, 2026–Participant Registration closes
  • December 2026–Participants receive music in the mail
  • March 7-10, 2027–ACDA National Conference in Minneapolis, MN; Performances on March 10, 2027

For Questions? Email gro.a1789933303dca@p1789933303ihsre1789933303bmem1789933303 or gro.a1789933303dca@r1789933303iohcr1789933303onohl1789933303anoit1789933303an1789933303

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