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)

Schedules

2024 GA-ACDA FALL CONFERENCE - KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

Conference Schedule - Friday, October 4

8:30 AM      Registration Opens

9:00 AM      Morning Sing with Craig Hurley - Morgan Concert Hall

9:20 AM       Interest Sessions:

·       Choral Pedagogy that Enables and Empowers the Church Musician - Aaron Rice, Wilson 114

·       Bring a Friend to Choir Day: Reframing and Recruiting for Your Choral Program - Victoria Alvarez, Wilson, 119

·       Cultivating Excellence During Your First Year - Tips for Bridging the Gap Between Student and Teacher - Max Rampley, Wilson 221

·       Cultivating Your Choral Community: Motivational Steps for Classroom Music Teachers - Edryn Coleman, MU 109

10:30 AM     Interest Sessions:

·       Solfege Harmonization in Practice - Michelle Folta, MU 109

·       Tending the Flame: How to Recognize and Address Burnout as a Music Educator - Gabrielle Haston, Wilson 114

·       Diamonds in the Rough: Dealing with Musical Diversity in the Volunteer Choir - Clell Wright, Wilson 221

11:30 AM      Lunch Break 

11:30 AM     College ACDA Luncheon KSU Student Center (various dining options and price points) – Meet in Henriquez Atrium

1:00 PM        Concert Session #1 – Morgan Concert Hall

·       1:00: Dean Rusk Middle School Chorus, Joseph Salter

·       1:15: Haynes Bridge Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus, Riley Schreer

·       1:30: Creekview High School - Camerata Treble, Scott Martin

·       1:45: Davidson Fine Arts High School - Harmonix, Phillip Streetman

·       2:00: Lee University - The Ladies of Lee, Cameron Weatherford

2:45 PM       Interest Sessions

·       Differentiated Sight-Reading Assignments for Individual Singers using Sight-Reading Factory - Jay Champion, MU 109

·       Understanding and Teaching the Male Head Voice - Braden Rymer, Wilson 221

·       Conducting Out of the Box: Movement, Meaning, and Metaphor in Music - Dominique Petite, Wilson 114

4:00 PM      Conducting Masterclass for Current Conductors with Ronnie Oliver - Scott Rehearsal Hall 

• Demonstration Choir: Kennesaw State University Chamber Singers, Ryan Fellerman 

  Participants: Rebecca Flaherty, Justin Han, Caleb Cole, Emily Graffius

5:00 PM        Beer Choir – Miller’s Ale House - 745 Chastain Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

(A short 5-minute drive from KSU.)                       

7:00 PM       Concert Session #2 – Morgan Concert Hall

·       7:00: Johns Creek High School Camerata, Michael Snyder

·       7:15: Lux, Ashley Conway & Emily Allison

·       7:30: The University of Georgia Hodgson Singers, Daniel Bara

·       8:00: Awards & Recognitions

·       8:10: GA-ACDA Treble Honor Choir, Robyn Lana

Conference Schedule - Saturday, October 5

8:30 AM      Registration Opens / Coffee & Breakfast – Scott Rehearsal Hall

8:45 AM       Morning Sing with Chantae Pittman - Scott Rehearsal Hall

9:00 AM      Conducting Masterclass for Students with Stephanie Cash - Scott Rehearsal Hall

• Demonstration Choir: Mill Creek High School Mastery Chorus, Sam Potts

  Participants: Undergraduate Students: Allen Brooks, GSU; Jordan Shaffer, KSU & Graduate Students: Kelly Grba, GSU; Brandon Tharp, CSU

10:15 AM     Reading Sessions:

·       Community Choirs, Worship Choirs, and Children's Choirs - Robert Glor, Cody Goss, Michele Folta, MU109

·       TTBB, SSAA, and Middle School Choirs – David Hirschorn, Ashley Conway, Marla Baldwin, Wilson 103

·       College and University, Senior High School, and Vocal Jazz - Sean Vogt, Janet Wooten, Phillip Streetman, Wilson 114

11:30 AM     Concert Session #3 – Morgan Concert Hall

·       11:30: Hendricks Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus, Katie Dial

·       11:45: Griffin Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus, Sarah Rabun

·       12:00: Lassiter High School Varsity Treble Choir, Chelsea Green

·       12:15: North Forsyth High School Chamber Singers, Gene Seese

·       12:30: Columbus State Schwob Singers, David Hahn

1:15 PM          GA-ACDA Board Meeting Luncheon

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: