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Application for Choral Performance

ACDA-PA Fall Choral Conference
Selinsgrove, PA
November 10 & 11, 2017
Susquehanna University


  • ELIGIBILITY:
    • Conductor must be a current paid member of ACDA.
    • Conductor must have been employed in the same position for the 2016-17 and 2015-16 school/calendar years.
    • Conductor must have conducted the auditioning ensemble for the 2016-17 and 2015-16 school/calendar years.
    • Choir must be available to perform on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
    • 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 2016-17 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, 2017 - Postmark deadline for mailing to Auditioned Choirs Co-Chairs.
  • August 15, 2017 - Executive selection committee convenes for final screening.
  • August 16, 2017 - 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
ACDA-PA: American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania
Independent voices joining to form a common theme.
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    • About ACDA
    • PA Chapter By-Laws
    • ACDA-PA Glossary
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  • Leadership
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  • Conferences
    • Summer 2023 >
      • 2023 Interest Session Proposal
      • Conducting Masterclass
      • Choir for All Honor Choir '23
      • In the Middle Honor Choir '23
    • 2023 National Conference
    • 2024 Eastern Region Conference
    • Past Events >
      • Summer 2022 >
        • 2022 Conference Schedule
        • Choir for All Honor Choir
        • On-Campus Housing
        • Conducting Masterclass
        • Submit Interest Session Proposal
      • Summer 2021
      • 2021 National Conference
      • Summer 2020
      • Eastern Region 2020
      • Summer 2019
      • 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
    • State-wide Events >
      • Composition Contest
      • Undergraduate Conducting Competition
    • Regional Events >
      • Mucho Macho Music
      • Sweet Harmony Festival
    • 2020-21 Online Events >
      • May Motivator 2021
      • January Jumpstart 2021
      • Resilient Leadership 2020
  • #SingNewMusic