American Choral Directors Association

The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for everyone through education, performance, composition and advocacy.

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National 2027

Research Poster Sessions

The American Choral Directors Association will sponsor a research poster session at the 2027National Conference. We seek research reflecting the breadth and depth of choral music teaching, learning, and practice, including studies that may be completed or currently in progress. This session is designed to showcase a wide range of scholarship—such as investigations of rehearsaltechniques, […]

Student Conducting Masterclass Auditions

ACDA calls for applications for participation in the 2027 Student Conducting Masterclass. This opportunity is for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. See the information below for complete application requirements. Student Conducting Masterclass Eligibility and Submission Requirements Application Opens: September 1, 2026Deadline for Application: October 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

National Vocal Jazz Honor Choir

Audition Information Available: May 20, 2026 Application opens: September 1, 2026Application deadline: September 23, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Help desk is available until 5pm the day of the deadline at gro.adca@pihsrebmem. Late applications are not accepted for any reason, including technical issues. Teachers are expected to plan ahead to ensure successful submissions.

National Show Choir Honor Choir

Audition materials available: June 3, 2026 Application opens: September 1, 2026Application deadline: September 23, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Help desk is available until 5pm the day of the deadline at gro.adca@pihsrebmem. Late applications are not accepted for any reason, including technical issues. Teachers are expected to plan ahead to ensure successful submissions. For the first […]

Graded Honor Choirs

Audition Information Available: May 20, 2026; Excerpts released September 1, 2026 Application opens: September 1, 2026Application deadline: September 23, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Help desk is available until 5pm the day of the deadline at gro.adca@pihsrebmem. Late applications are not accepted for any reason, including technical issues. Teachers are expected to plan ahead to ensure […]