2024 Applications & Registration
2024 GA-ACDA Distinguished Director Award Nomination Link Deadline: September 15
2024 GA-ACDA Young Director Award Nomination Link Deadline September 15
2024 Dates & Location:
March 1 – May 1 - Applications window for Performing Choirs, Interest Sessions, Conducting Masterclass Participants
July 15 - Early Bird Conference Registration Opens @ $75 per guest
July 15 - Awards Applications
August 1 - Honor Choir Registration Opens
September 2 - Conference Registration Increases to $100 per guest
September 30 - Conference Registration Increases to $125 per guest
October 4-5, 2024 STATE CONFERENCE
LOCATION: Kennesaw State University | 1000 Chastain Rd. | Kennesaw, GA 30144
Registration Links
Active Members - $125
Retired Members - $75 (does not increase)
Student Members - $15 (does not increase)
Hotel Information
Established Blocks:
Embassy Suites Atlanta-Kennesaw Town Center
620 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Kennesaw State Specialty Rate: Guests can make reservations by calling 770-420-2505 and asking to book a reservation at the Kennesaw State University local preferred rate, Corporate ID #0560027944, or by going online at https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atlkses-embassy-suites-atlanta-kennesaw-town-center/ clicking on “special rates” and adding corporate account code #0560027944. This rate is based upon availability and can sell out.
Other Hotels:
Hampton Inn Atlanta Kennesaw
Hilton Garden Inn Kennesaw Town Center
Tru by Hilton Atlanta NW Kennesaw
Virtual Conference Program:
Driving Directions / Parking Information
Friday: All conference attendees should plan on parking at the KSU Central Parking Deck located at 525 Parliament Garden Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (circled in red). Please park on the 3rd floor or higher to avoid getting a citation. The Bailey Performing Arts center (488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144) is approximately a 6-minute walk from the Central Parking Deck. Head west on Prillaman Way and look for signs that say GA-ACDA Conference.
Saturday: Guests may park in Lot D, E, J (Visitor Lot), (see map) or the Central Deck on Saturday, Oct 5.
Handicapped Parking: Any guests with a handicap tag may legally park in any handicap designated parking spot in any campus parking lot (including Lot D & E) – no KSU parking permit required.
Bus Drop-off
All honor choir attendees arriving by bus should plan on being dropped off along Prillaman Way on the Bailey Center/Zuckerman Museum side - between Lot E and the 4-way stop at Owl Drive - across from the Visitor Lot. If needed, loop around: take Owl Drive south, turn right on Bartow Ave, turn right on Campus Loop Rd, through the roundabout onto Prillaman Way again. See attached map.
Bus Idling
Buses will need to idle at the back of the First United Lutheran Church parking lot located at 3481 Campus Loop Rd Kennesaw, GA 30144. Signage for this parking lot may be labeled “West Economy Lot”. See map.