In an effort to assist young conductors at the start of their careers, the American Choral Directors Association is now offering a student membership extension that will allow recent graduates to remain members of ACDA at the student rate until they find a conducting position.

"We have all been there and know just how challenging it can be to launch a conducting career; certainly our newest colleagues deserve all the help we are able to provide them," said ACDA Executive Director, Tim Sharp.  "We are looking forward to all of our student members landing that first job.  We will then welcome them to 'Active Membership' in the Association."

The student membership extension is voided when the new conductor finds a conducting position and is limited to one year.