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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2027 National Conference

Minneapolis, Minnesota - Singing Through The Ages
March 7-10, 2026

ACDA Announces Dates for the 2027 National Conference! Singing Through The Ages Will Take Place in Minneapolis March 7–10, 2027. Deadline is April 15 at 11:59pm CENTRAL TIME. Deadline is March 11 at 11:59pm CENTRAL TIME. Deadline is April 15 at 11:59pm CENTRAL TIME. The help desk is open until 5pm central time the day […]

2025 National Conference

Dallas, Texas - Celebrating The Choral Art
March 18 - 22, 2025

The 2025 National Conference will highlight our rich choral heritage, celebrate the music and expertise of our present-day choral colleagues, and look with excitement to the next generation.

2023 National Conference

Cincinnati, Ohio - A Place of Belonging
February 22 - 25, 2022

Belonging is fundamental to being human. In our choirs, within our institutions, and as members of the greater chorus of humanity, belonging to a community means that each member is heard, understood, seen, and valued.

The 2023 National Conference in Cincinnati welcomes us all back in person to a place where we can celebrate our diversity and affinities, eliminate barriers, and inspire each other towards collective action ensuring that everyone feels they belong to our shared journey.

2019 National Conference

“Everything’s up to date in Kansas City!” — that’s what the song says anyway! You will definitely want to mark the dates of Feb. 27th – March 2 on your calendar for the 2019 ACDA 60th Anniversary Jubilee National Conference to be held in Kansas City, Missouri.   The conference themes for this 60th Anniversary Conference […]