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Fall & Summer Conferences

7/25/2018

 
Dear choral colleagues,
The ACDA-PA Summer Conference is less than two weeks away.  I hope you are able to join us in Pittsburgh for two days that will be the perfect inspiration and motivation that you need as you plan for the coming season.  If you haven't registered yet, take a minute to register at http://www.acdapa.org.​  
Great sessions, a dynamic headliner, quality music, good friends, and a ride on the Gateway Clipper River Boat - who could ask for anything more?  Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Susan Medley, DMA
President, ACDA-PA


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​It's not too soon to start thinking about the Fall Conference as well!  We are seeking performing ensembles to be featured at this year's ACDA-PA Fall Conference at Lincoln University on October 26-27, 2018.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Conductor must be a current paid member of ACDA.
  • Conductor must have been employed in the same position for the 2017-18 and 2016-17 school/calendar years.
  • Conductor must have conducted the auditioning ensemble for the 2017-18 and 2016-17 school/calendar years.
  • Choir must be available to perform on Saturday, October 17, 2018.
  • ACDA-PA assumes no financial responsibility for performer travel, food, and lodging.
  • By submitting an application to perform, if chosen, you automatically consent to being audio and video recorded with no financial compensation from ACDA-PA or the recording company.

AUDIO CD REQUIREMENTS:
  • Please submit one AUDIO CD customized to the audition requirements. Show choir applications must include both an AUDIO CD and a VIDEO DVD.
  • The recording should be no longer than 10-15 minutes in length and must include three contrasting selections, two of which must be from the 2017-18 season.
  • Recordings must be of live performances.  Professional/studio recordings are unacceptable.
  • IMPORTANT:  Do not place ensemble name, conductor name, performer names, institution, or repertoire selections on the CD/DVD. Instead, place the name of the ensemble, conductor and institution on the envelope containing the audition materials.

AUDITION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Include a photocopy of one concert program for each piece represented on the application CD/DVD. Please photocopy the program pages that include the concert date and the repertoire page.
  • Please include two copies of the ensemble’s biography and two copies of the conductor’s biography. Each biography should be up to a maximum of 100 words.  You will be asked to submit photographs upon acceptance.
  • An application fee of $15 must accompany the submission. Please make your check payable to ACDA-PA.

SCHEDULE:
August 1, 2018 - Postmark deadline for mailing to Auditioned Choirs Co-Chairs.
August 15, 2018 - Executive selection committee convenes for final screening.
August 16, 2018 - Invitations extended to choirs. All notification will be sent via email.

Complete the online application form THEN…

MAIL THE FOLLOWING VIA USPS:
  • Audition CD/DVD
  • Proposed concert program (Program must be no more than 25 minutes including entrance, exit and applause.)
  • Photocopies of programs
  • Check for $15 application fee payable to ACDA-PA
  • Ensemble and conductor biographies
  • Completed Choral Performance Agreement Form

MAIL MATERIALS TO:
Dr. Matthew P. Fritz
ACDA-PA Vice President
701 Spring Garden Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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      • Undergraduate Conducting Competition
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      • January Jumpstart 2021
      • Resilient Leadership 2020
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