Month: March 2018

Featuring Guest Conductor
Dr. Derrick Fox

Who: Current 7^th and 8^th grade choir students, and current 6^th graders with changed voices.

Where: The Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY

When: August 11 & 12, 2018

Tentative Schedule:
August 11, 2018:
12:00-1:00 PM Registration
1:00-5:00 PM Rehearsal
7:00-8:30 PM Rehearsal

August 12, 2018:
9:00-9:45 AM Rehearsal
10:00-10:45 AM Open Rehearsal
12:00 PM Middle School Honor Choir Concert

Students who are accepted into the Middle School Honor Choir are responsible for the participation fee ($125) and their lodging and meals for the weekend. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2018
For questions or more information please contact Cyndi Feinman <nymiddleschoolhonorchoir@gmail.com>, NYACDA Middle School Honor Choir Chairs.  

APPLICATION

PAYMENT

If paying by check, please click here for the form and instructions.

Featuring Guest Conductor
Ms. Melissa Keylock
Associate Director, Princeton Girlchoir

Who: Current 4th, 5th, and 6th grade choir students.  
Note: 6th grade boys with changed voices should apply as tenors or basses for the middle school honor choir.

Where: The Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY

When: August 13-14, 2018

ITINERARY
Monday, August 13, 2018:
11:30AM – 1:00PM Registration (Lunch before on your own.)
1:00PM – 5:00PM Rehearsal (There will be a snack break.)
5:00PM – 6:30PM Dinner (Provided)
6:30PM – 8:00PM Rehearsal

Tuesday, August 14, 2018:
10:30 – 1:30PM Rehearsal and short lunch break
2:00-2:45 PM Concert

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2018 POSTMARK

Students who are accepted into the Elementary Children’s Honor Choir are responsible for the participation fee ($125) and their lodging and meals for the weekend. Notification of acceptance will be sent out by May 23, 2017.  Soon after, registration forms and fees ($125.00) will be due. Upon receipt of these materials, music, a rehearsal CD, housing information in Albany, expectations and procedures will be sent to the recommending teacher for distribution. 

For questions or more information please contact Johna Rae Barrow <jrbarrowacda@gmail.com>, NYACDA Elementary Honor Choir Chair. 

APPLICATION

PAYMENT

If paying by check, please click here for the form and instructions.

Dear Directors of High School students in New York!

Do you know a current high school junior or senior who is considering a career in choral conducting?  They should apply for a scholarship to the NextDirection Choral Leadership Conference, taking place this summer!  NYACDA is pleased to support up to three scholarships for students to attend this wonderful conference. 

Where: Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin

When: June 27-30, 2018

Who: High school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for student scholarship through NYACDA. 

What: The high school students will explore conducting and rehearsing, leadership in the choral classroom, life as a music major, vocal health, varied genres of choral music, technology resources, how to choose the right school, and what it means to be a choral leader.  Edith Copley is the headline conductor.  More info can be found here: https://acda.org/ACDA/NextDirection.aspx

Cost: If awarded a scholarship, materials, room, and board are covered.  Students and their families need to cover their transportation to and from the conference.

How: Fill out the attached form and return it to president@nyacda.org by April 4. Accepted applicants will be notified April 20, 2018.

Let your high school students know about this opportunity now so they can apply for a scholarship to this incredible conference!

NextDirection Scholarship Application High School NYACDA 2018