About ACDA - continued

publication, issued monthly, contains articles and columns of a scholarly and practical nature including reviews of newly released CD recordings, books, and printed music. Other publications include the seven division newsletters, state chapter newsletters, monographs, and the composer series.

Committees
ACDA has numerous committees engaged in advancing the choral profession in its many facets. The committees work to establish high performance standards, recommend quality choral literature, encourage research in choral studies, and advocate the importance of choral music in American society.

How does membership benefit you?
The ACDA offers many opportunities for its members to grow professionally and to make a direct impact on choral music in the United States. Members are given the opportunity to continue their choral music education, attend live performances by accomplished choirs, encounter new and innovative choral music along side the standard literature, and to connect with choral music colleagues. Being a member of ACDA can help you become a better choral conductor, teacher, and performer. There are professional development and networking opportunities at all levels of ACDA.

Types of ACDA Membership

Active - Active membership is for anyone that is active teaching, directing, or performing choral music.

Associate - Associate membership is for administrators and other non-directors.

Student - Student membership is for any student registered in a high school, college, or university and is actively pursuing a degree in choral music, music education, or related area of study.

Retired - Retired membership is for those choral directors that have retired from an active career of teaching, directing, or performing choral music, but wishes to remain a vital part of the choral community. Continued...>