The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) will present Jubilate, our first National Honor Choir designed to welcome singers of varying abilities into one shared musical experience, at the 2027 ACDA National Conference, March 7–10, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rooted in the belief that singing is fundamental to being human, Jubilate celebrates the many ways individuals learn, […]

Dr. Anton Armstrong has been named the 2027 Robert Shaw Choral Award Honoree. The Robert Shaw Choral Award is given to a choral leader who has made exceptional contributions to the art of choral music. The recipient is chosen by the ACDA Past Presidents Advisory Council. The Robert Shaw Choral Award is presented during each […]

With two available seats remaining on the ACDA Industry Task Force, ACDA is reopening its call for volunteers to serve on the Industry Partners Task Force as part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the breadth of voices and perspectives are represented in our organization’s work. Additionally, ACDA continues to expand the definition of industry […]

Over the last year, ACDA has been considering how we engage with our Industry members and how we can better leverage the knowledge and expertise of all industry sectors for the entirety of the choral field. ACDA has had an Industry Representative appointed to the National Board in an ex-officio/non-voting capacity for many years, in […]