Research Requests: Calls Seeking Participants
Practice Tracks in Choral Education: Usage, Preferences, and Perceived Impact;
research conducted by Rollo Dilworth & Michael Sakell (posted May 12, 2026)
Description: This research study seeks choral directors to participate in an anonymous, online survey to gather information on the usage and perception of voiced (human) and unvoiced (non-human/instrumental) practice tracks in supporting student learning of pitch, rhythm, and musicality. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Seeking Participants: Practicing choral directors age 18 or older currently teaching or directing in any choral setting; CLICK HERE
Choir concert attire policies and their implications for gender diversity: A national survey; research conducted by Joshua Palkki & Shawn Kimbrel (posted May 5, 2026)
Description: We seek choir teachers (PK-12 and college/university) to participate in a research study conducted by Joshua Palkki (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Shawn Kimbrel (Arizona State University) about choir concert attire beliefs, practices, and policies. It will take 15-25 minutes to complete this survey.
Seeking Participants: PK-12 and college/university choral teachers in the U.S. and Canada; CLICK HERE
Want to share your call for research participants with ACDA members? Please follow these instructions:
Step 1: Email the following to gro.a1779533430dca@p1779533430ihsre1779533430bmem1779533430
- Your abstract; PDF
- Your IRB approval letter; PDF
- A list of the researchers. A minimum of one must be a member of ACDA (active, life, retired). Include names and ACDA membership number(s).
- The title of your research
- 50 words or less that will be posted to describe your project.
- A succinent description of the research participants you are seeking.
- A link to more information or to participate
- The timeline for conducting your research
Step 2: Your attachments will be reviewed by the ACDA Research and Publications National Standing Committee. Additional information may be requested.
Step 3: Once approved by the R & P Committee, we publish your call in the Wednesday e-newsletter. We cannot commit to running calls on any specific schedule. We do not release our mailing list and we do not allow individual emails to be sent to membership.
Questions? Email us at gro.a1779533430dca@p1779533430ihsre1779533430bmem1779533430
