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ACDA-PA is pleased to announce the following choral ensembles that will be featured at the Fall Conference:
     Hello! Chris Elek and I are very excited to welcome the Sweet Harmony festival to South Fayette High School this year. The festival is scheduled to be held on November 9, 2018. Attached to this email you will find the informational letter as well as the director information and student application forms. Please return these to me through postal mail or electronically no later than Friday, September 28th. Please let Chris or me know if you have questions or need further information. We look forward to seeing you and your students in November. Best, Jess -- Mrs. Jessica Horzempa, M.Ed. Choral Director | Music Teacher | Musical Director | Drama Club Sponsor | Student Council Advisor South Fayette Education Association Treasurer & Membership Chair South Fayette Middle School 3700 Old Oakdale Road McDonald, PA 15057 (412) 221-4542 x721 Small world, big future. - 2018-2019 Operational Theme 
 Hi Everyone! I hope your school year is off to a great start! McGuffey MS/HS will be hosting Mucho Macho this year on Tuesday, October 30, 2018! Attached are the following:
Since this festival is so early on in the year, your promptness is greatly appreciated. We should be hearing from Dr. Boyle within the next couple weeks in regard to repertoire selections. A sincere thank you to Amanda Rosco for assisting with this festival as the festival registrar. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions/concerns. Thank you & have a restful weekend! Best, Christie King Amanda Rosco Festival Site Host Festival Registrar McGuffey MS/HS East Allegheny HS kingchr@mcguffey.k12.pa.us arosco@eawildcats.net
Nominations for 2018 ACDA-PA awards are due by October 1, 2018.
If you have a colleague who is doing extraordinary work or who has left a legacy of choral excellence that should be remembered and recognized, please take a moment to recognize their contributions. The Elaine Brown Award for Choral Excellence highlights the accomplishments of a veteran choral director who exemplifies outstanding work in the choral art. The Outstanding Young Conductor Awardrecognizes the efforts of a new or aspiring choral director who, in their first 3 to 5 years of experience has already demonstrated outstanding leadership or musicianship in the field of choral music. The Eileen M. Hower Memorial Award is presented in honor of Eileen M. Hower, gifted choral musician and choral educator. For details and information, visithttp://www.acdapa.org/awards.html Any member of ACDA PA is eligible to nominate a candidate for these awards.  College and University Members Take Note!
The 8th annual Undergraduate Conducting Competition is now receiving applications for participants. The event takes place in conjunction with the annual ACDA-PA Fall Choral Conference in October at Lincoln University. Any ACDA member teaching at a college or university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is eligible to submit ONE undergraduate student nominee for the conducting competition. Only the faculty member MUST be a current member of ACDA. For additional information, please visit http://www.acdapa.org/undergraduate-conducting-competition.html Deadline for submitting nominees is Friday, September 28, 2018 CLICK TO NOMINATE A STUDENT  ACDA-PA invites proposals for interest sessions to be presented during the 2:45-3:45 hour at the Fall Conference on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Sessions should be one hour in length and can be on any topic related to choral music. These could include, but not be limited to: repertoire, conducting, warmups, rehearsal techniques, vocal health, commissioning, and advocacy.
To be considered as a presenter, please submit a proposal using the link below. Proposals should be submitted by October 1, 2018. It is understood that ACDA-PA will not assume financial responsibility for travel, registration, food, or lodging for presenters or interest session participants. Submitting a proposal implies that the presenter is prepared to travel and present at the conference if accepted. To submit a proposal, click here: Thanks to all who attended our annual summer conference. We hope you found the days meaningful and are recharged for a new season of choral music making. Thank you to conference chair Susan Medley, registrar Matt Fritz, program designer Shaun Cloonan, headliner Andrew Megill, all of the R&R chairs and interest session leaders, The Musical Source; and to Mark Anderson & Shadyside Presbyterian Church for providing the beautiful space and food! See you at the Fall Conference in October!                                     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 =================================================================== 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:
AUDIO CD REQUIREMENTS:
AUDITION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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:
MAIL MATERIALS TO: Dr. Matthew P. Fritz ACDA-PA Vice President 701 Spring Garden Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022  Hi everyone!
I hope that you will be able to join us for the ACDA-PA Summer Conference August 6-7 in Pittsburgh! It will be a wonderful couple of days filled with interest sessions, reading sessions, a dynamic headliner, and lots of great conversation. Plus you’ll get to experience the Pittsburgh skyline in the most beautiful way possible – from the Gateway Clipper River Boat! There are 3 important deadlines coming up:
This conference has something for everyone, regardless of the types of choirs you conduct. Don’t miss out! Register NOW at www.acdapa.org. See you in Pittsburgh! Susan Medley President, ACDA-PA The application form for ensembles to perform at the ACDA-PA fall conference is now available online. Application deadline is August 1 and guidelines are listed on the Fall 2018 page under the Conferences menu option.
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