Performance Applications for State Conference

Conference Dates: November 14-15, 2025

Online applications submitted through Opus Event.

Application Schedule

• June 1 – Uploaded application items and recordings entered via Opus Event
• July 1 – Director notification via phone or email message from Conference Chair

Items needed to apply on opus event

• Personal member and institutional contact information
• ACDA member number and expiration date
• Upload via mp3 format two contrasting recordings, including optional virtual performance files, from ANY of the last three years.
• Upload via pdf, programs representing each recording
• Upload via pdf, Administrative Certificate of Approval to apply/appear at the Conference

Select Performance options

• 25 minute performance
• 15 minute performance

Recording specifications

• Must be recorded in mp3 format
• Submit complete selections only
• Total recording time should be between 5 and 10 minutes
• Show Choirs are required to upload a video recording demonstrating 3 contrasting selections

Eligibility

• Conductor must be a current member of ACDA.
• ACDA does not assume any financial responsibility for travel, food, or lodging. A transportation grant from the FMC Endowment Fund will be available to assist with some transportation expenses.  Separate application due by August 15.
• The application implies that the choir is prepared to travel to and perform at the conference if selected.
• If selected, Conductor will receive a one-day complimentary Conference registration on the day of the performance.  Conductor may opt to register for the second day at the regular posted rates.
• In the interest of fairness, ACDA reserves the right to select ensembles that have not recently been scheduled on conference programs.
• Failure to comply with these requirements will automatically disqualify the application.
• ACDA reserves the right to approve any applications for appearances and to edit all materials proposed for distribution.

link/button here to opus event application

Application for Clinic Performances

We welcome applications for all levels of choral singing, particularly from emerging auditioned or non-auditioned ensembles, and from smaller school and/or developing programs at the elementary, middle, junior high or high school level.  It is our goal to balance clinic sessions with choirs of diverse backgrounds that will provide our audience a unique opportunity to learn a variety of successful teaching strategies offered by our master clinicians.

Online applications submitted through Opus Event.

Application Schedule

• June 1 – Uploaded application items and recordings entered via Opus Event
• July 1 – Director notification via phone or email message from Conference Chair

Items needed to apply on opus event

• Personal member and institutional contact information
• ACDA member number and expiration date
• Upload via mp3 format ONE representative recording from ANY of these years (2021-22, 2022-23, or 2023-2024)
• Upload via pdf, program representing the recording
• Upload via pdf, Administrative Certificate of Approval to apply/appear at the Conference

Recording specifications

• Must be recorded in mp3 format
• Submit complete selections only

Eligibility

• Conductor must be a current member of ACDA.
• ACDA does not assume any financial responsibility for travel, food, or lodging. A transportation grant from the FMC Endowment Fund will be available to assist with some transportation expenses.  Separate application due by August 15.
• The application implies that the choir is prepared to travel to and perform at the conference if selected.
• If selected, Conductor will receive a one-day complimentary Conference registration on the day of the performance.  Conductor may opt to register for the second day at the regular posted rates.
• In the interest of fairness, ACDA reserves the right to select ensembles that have not recently been scheduled on conference programs.
• Failure to comply with these requirements will automatically disqualify the application.
• ACDA reserves the right to approve any applications for appearances and to edit all materials proposed for distribution.

link/button here to opus event application