As choral directors we are always looking ahead to our next concert or event. I hope you will look way ahead into July and plan now to attend the NJ-ACDA Summer Conference on July 26 -27. I am truly excited to offer this annual conference at the lowest cost ever without sacrificing any of the quality you have come to expect from NJ-ACDA. We have been fortunate to get many aspects of this conference donated and in response to the economic times where schools and churches are unable to help us with professional development funds, this conference will be highly accessible both financially and geographically. The conference will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Cherry Hill Road in Princeton.

Our headliner is Dr. Joe Miller of Westminster Choir College. He will present sessions throughout the conference that will aid choral directors from all levels in maximizing their choir’s sound. At the end of the second day participants will be afforded the opportunity to work with Dr. Miller in a rehearsal and then participate in a community chorus sing in of the Mozart Coronation Mass. Community Chorus and Church Choir directors, please note that your choir members can elect to participate in this sing in  for $10! NJ-ACDA is partnering with the NJ Choral Directors’ Consortium and they will be hosting 2 sessions for singers in areas such as vocal health and also participate in roundtables with community choir directors on topics such as programming, fundraising and recruiting.

The first day of the conference will offer you 7 reading session packets with the actual reading sessions occurring on the second day. There will also be roundtables for elementary and church choir directors and sessions for teachers such as “Getting Out of the Lesson Plan Rut: Sparking Your Creativity” and one of my personal favorites “Old Dogs, New Tricks – New Dogs, Old Tricks” where a panel of young choral directors and experienced choral directors will exchange information on resources and answer questions that will help bridge the generation gap.

The Musical Source will once again be present for choral directors to peruse the latest musical resources and literature. We will also have a day filled with wonderful raffle prizes! You won’t want to miss it!

Are you a choral director new to the field? We will have opportunities for you to partner with experienced choral directors from your field and pick their brain for ideas. Or are you a director who has “been there, done that?” This conference is such a great price. Come enjoy time with colleagues and find new perspectives as you approach another fulfilling year of the choral art.

Pre-registration will guarantee reading session packets so get online and sign up for a wonderful two days in Princeton!

CONFERENCE COST:

$89 for active members                        $99 for non-members

$59 for retired members                       $49 for student members

$134 for non-members to attend AND become an ACDA member (save $40 on dues!)