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ACDA National Conference 2027

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📅 7 March 2027 – 10 March 📍 Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, US ↗ 🏢 American Choral Directors Association 🔁 biennial

A national conference for choral directors in the United States, providing workshops, performances, and networking opportunities.

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Venue

Minneapolis Convention Center

Convention centre · 44,129 m² · ~3,400 people

A premier convention center in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, featuring over 475,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a 3,400-seat auditorium, and numerous meeting rooms, suitable for large trade shows and conventions.

📍 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

Operated by City of Minneapolis

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Organizer

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

Nonprofit · Oklahoma City, United States · Founded 1959

A professional organization for choral directors in schools, colleges, churches, and communities.

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Why people attend

To find new music, choral accessories, educational resources, and to book travel for choral groups.

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Speakers

63 speakers at ACDA National Conference

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Alan Davis

Director of Operations · Georgia Department of Transportation

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Alice Parker

Architecture Partner and Schools Sector Lead · Ridge

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Kendra Kay Friar

Associate Conductor · Pacific Youth Choir

"“I Am a Musician!” Fostering a Child’s Musical Identity"

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The children who first experienced choral singing on Zoom five years ago fill the ranks of children’s choirs today. Kendra Kay Friar, Associate Conductor of Pacific Youth Choir and Oregon’s 2021 Outstanding Elementary Music Educator (OMEA), leads this interactive and celebratory session highlighting the educational needs of today’s youngest choristers. Children’s inability to access live […]

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Edward Maclary

University of Maryland

"“Lessons from Renaissance Polyphony for our Contemporary Choral Toolkit”"

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The vital connection between the skills of singing Renaissance polyphony and the successful performance of contemporary choral music serves as the basis of this interest session. The Renaissance repertoire is the wellspring of our choral art. It provides all choral musicians, from beginners to professionals, the opportunity to develop, hone, and maintain the necessary skills […]

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Stevie Hirner

University of Southern California

"(Trans)itioning Voices: Inclusivity through Line Recombination"

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John Petzet

University of Nebraska at Kearney

"15+ Pieces for Small Church Choirs"

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Rob Dietz

A Cappella Academy

"2023 Spring Contemporary Commercial–Contemporary A Cappella Virtual Reading Session"

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Clinton Ray Hardy

National Junior High/Middle School R&R Chair · National Junior High/Middle School R&R Chair

"2023 Spring Junior High/Middle School Virtual Reading Session"

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Caron Daley

Duquesne University

"2025 Virtual Reading Session–4-year College & University Choirs"

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Past & future editions

ACDA National ConferenceMarch 2025Past

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Frequently asked questions

When is ACDA National Conference?+
ACDA National Conference takes place on 7 March 2027 to 10 March 2027.
Where is ACDA National Conference held?+
ACDA National Conference is held at Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, US.
Who organises ACDA National Conference?+
ACDA National Conference is organised by American Choral Directors Association.
How often is ACDA National Conference held?+
ACDA National Conference is held biennial.

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