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. …
President-Elect Designate Candidates
Introducing Our Candidates We are pleased to announce the candidatesfor the position of President-Elect Designate for the Eastern Region of ACDA: Libby Gopal and Regina McAdam. Both candidates bring an …
Commissioned Composers
A New Resonance in Providence We are thrilled to feature the lineup of world-class commissioned works debuting at the ACDA Eastern Region Conference in Providence. This year’s commissions represent a …
The Story Behind “The Listening”
In 2017, Dr. Andre DeQuadros approached me with an assignment that felt both challenging and necessary. He asked me to write a piece to anchor the 2018 program for the …