Were you that high school student who loved choir, who was able to draw others around you during break, but who didn’t know that choir could possibly be a career for you? The NextDirection event is for those very students, and is aimed at opening up the world of choral education for them. Built on a program developed and honed by the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association, 2018 was the first year the program was offered to students across the country.
Some states are offering one or more scholarships for which high school students can apply. Scroll to the bottom of this page for information.

Inspiring Choral Leadership – National Program
July 12-16, 2021, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Headline conductor: Jefferson Johnson, University of Kentucky
Artistic and programmatic leadership for NextDirection comes from Wisconsin Choral Directors Association.
This registration cost set by the Wisconsin team is $500 per student.
States Offering Scholarships to the 2021 Events
- Wisconsin Choral Directors Association. More information
This list will be updated. Stay tuned!
Is Your Chapter Interested in Learning about Hosting a NextDirection Event?
Click here to visit a Google Form with information and an application.