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The Outstanding Young Conductor Award

ACDA-PA annually recognizes the efforts of a new or aspiring young conductor at its summer conference. Read below to learn more of the specific criteria for nominees.

Past Recipients
2003 - Joseph Farrell
2004 - Sharon Rotuna
2005 - Mark Dolan and Jill Tocket
2006 - Shaun Cloonan
2007 - Andres Cladera and Charles Masters
2008 - Brian Winnie
2009 - Jason Bishop
2010 - Christie McKinney
2011 - Elizabeth Colpo
2012 - Ben Murray
2013 - Kristin Paschen
2014 - Emily Fredericks
2016 - Andrew Borghesani
2017 - Matt Carlson
​2019 - Kelsey Hendler
2020 - Jordan Shomper

Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • full or part-time continuous employment as a choral conductor in Pennsylvania for 3 - 5 years
  • outstanding leadership and musicianship in any choral field - education, sacred music, or other professional choral music making
  • impact on the size or quality of their program including significant contributions to the program and/or musical life of others as measured by the number of participants, improved quality, and/or community impact
  • special consideration may be given to active members of ACDA.
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  • Home
    • About ACDA
    • PA Chapter By-Laws
    • ACDA-PA Glossary
    • Past PA Presidents
    • Join ACDA!
  • Leadership
  • News
  • R&R Areas
  • Conferences
    • Eastern Region 2020
    • Summer 2020
    • Past Events >
      • Summer 2019 >
        • Conference Registration
        • Interest Session Proposal
      • Fall 2018
      • Summer 2018
      • Eastern Region 2018
      • Fall 2017
  • Awards
    • Elaine Brown Award for Choral Excellence
    • Outstanding Young Conductor Award
    • Eileen M. Hower Memorial Award
  • Events
    • Resilient Leadership
    • January Jumpstart 2021
    • Composition Contest
    • Undergraduate Conducting Competition
    • Mucho Macho Music
    • Sweet Harmony Festival