NYCGMC & ACDA EAST Featured on National News
Forty-two years after their name was struck from an ACDA program booklet for containing the word “Gay,” the New York City Gay Men’s Choir finally received the standing ovation decades …
Announcing the Recipient of the Inaugural Jamie Spillane Award
The Jamie Spillane Award honors an individual whose sustained service and leadership have significantly advanced the mission, vision, and vitality of the American Choral Directors Association. The award recipient demonstrates …
Announcing Our New President-Elect Designate
The Eastern Region of the American Choral Directors Association is proud to announce the election of Libby Gopal as our next President-Elect Designate. With a distinguished career spanning two decades …
Info from Matt Goldstein: One-Night Choir
“Time After Time” | ONE-NIGHT CHOIR w/ Matt Goldstein Hey there – Matt here! Thank you for joining us for this moment of collective music-making. I am so psyched to …
JW Pepper Reading Session Info
We are excited to partner with JW Pepper for ENVISION 2026 in Providence, RI, running from February 25–28. To provide the best experience, J.W. Pepper and ACDA strongly recommend downloading …
The 2026 Helen Kemp Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Dr. Anthony T. Leach
In tribute to a life of profound artistry, service and impact, the ACDA Eastern Region posthumously awards the 2026 Helen Kemp Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Anthony T. Leach (April …
The Role of Culture Bearers in Preserving Authentic Choral Traditions
I am a culture bearer. Born to Kenyan parents of the Kikuyu tribe, I grew up with direct access to the lived traditions, stories, and practices of my culture. Only …
Conference Guide is Live!
Our 2026 Conference Guide is live inside the ACDA Conference App! Below you will find instructions on how to download the guide and access the detailed information about Envision 2026. …