Educational credit is available for attendees of the 2009 ACDA National Convention.  Credit may be used for re-certification of teaching licenses, salary lane changes and those seeking promotion and tenure. 

The Robert Shaw Choral Award will be given to a choral leader who has made unusual contributions to the art of choral music. The recipient shall be chosen by the ACDA Past President’s Council.  The Robert Shaw Choral Award will be presented during each National Convention.

Guidelines for Robert Shaw Choral Award

ACDA's new web site www.acda.org now includes many improved features for all members.  Register for ACDA conventions and conferences, and renew your ACDA membership now online!

ACDA enters the first decade of the new millennium at the age of 50. What are we going to become as a mature, twenty-first century choral organization? As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, our grand celebration includes our collective look to the future. Executive Director Tim Sharp elaborates on our 21st Century ACDA choral initiatives.

I envision a twenty-first century ACDA that utilizes the full extent of technological communication and other technologies for the benefit of our membership.

ACDA announces its new e-newsletter ChorTeach-an online newsletter for choral director/music educators who are searching for answers and need fresh ideas or techniques to meet practical needs.  Articles are gleaned from state ACDA newsletters around the United States, compiled and edited by Terry Barham.  Topics vary in every issue, but over time you will see teaching points in addressing vocal pedagogy, choral techniques, vocalises for various age singers, boys’ voices, girls’ voices, choral literature, special needs singers, classroom management, technology resources, and more.