American Choral Directors Association

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Masterclass for Student Composers

Composers Steven Sametz, David Conte, and Robert Kyr discuss the works of the finalists of the Brock Student Composer Competition in an open composer forum, featuring the Ensemble in Residence for the Composers Track, the Indiana University Contemporary Ensemble directed by Dominick DiOrio.

Salt Lake City UT.
Steven Sametz, David Conte, Robert Kyr, NOTUS: IU Contemporary Vocal Ensemble





Writing for an ACDA Publication

Have you ever wanted to write for an ACDA publication? In this interactive clinic, Amanda Bumgarner, ACDA publications editor and Choral Journal editor, will discuss the submission and style guidelines for submitting an article and will facilitate questions about the submission and publishing process. Scott Dorsey, who writes the daily ChoralNet education column, Choral Buzz; […]

Salt Lake City UT.
Amanda Bumgarner



A Sneak Preview of ACDA’s Second National Symposium on American Choral Music: The Music of Latin America

ACDA’s Second National Symposium on American Choral Music will be held June 12–13, 2015, in Austin, Texas. It will focus on Latin American choral music of the colonial and modern periods, featuring some of the leading composers, scholars, and conductors in that field. This session will highlight the headliners, ensembles, and workshops to be featured […]

Salt Lake City UT.
John Silantien



From the Ground Up: Building a New Student Chapter

How do you build an ACDA student chapter? Organizing an effective and productive student chapter can be quite challenging. Find out tips, strategies, and useful tools to help grow an organization. Faculty advisors and interested students can find out about hosting educational workshops, festivals, round table discussions, and fundraising.

Little Rock AR.
Aimee Adams, Andre Jackson, Andrew McNair, Celeste Morales