Thursday, June 18, 2015

Convention Countdown and All-Convention Sing!

Good afternoon, KCDA!

We are only three weeks away from what promises to be a FANTASTIC summer convention!  If you have not yet registered, it's not too late to join the fun. Please use these links to register, book your hotel, or get more information.

KCDA Sings with Andre!
Included in all of this year's fantastic upgrades and additions, we have a new Thursday evening event: The All-Convention Sing.  Following dinner on Thursday evening, the convention attendees will join the All-State Women's Choir and All-State Men's Choir to sing a collection of pieces under the direction of convention headliner Dr. Andre Thomas. The evening's repertoire includes:
The King Shall Rejoice (Handel), "Dixit" from Solemn Vespers (Mozart), "Laudate Dominum" from Solemn Vespers (Mozart), Like as a Hart (Howells), Selections from the Gospel Mass (Ray).

Please make plans now to join us for this fantastic evening of music-making!  And don't forget to register for the convention and book your hotel!

Looking forward to seeing you all in Topeka!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster



Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Accompanist Openings

The Basehor-Linwood School District is seeking an accompanist. The position - shared between the middle and high schools - is part-time, averaging 30 hours per week, with the option of increased hours during festival season and the school musical. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Wendi Bogard at wbogard@usd458.org, or to apply, please click here.

Bishop Seabury Academy (4120 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS) is also seeking an accompanist.  The position serves grades 6-12; hours are 1:30-3:30 MWF and 1:00-3:30 TTH, with increased hours as contest and concerts approach.  Scheduling flexibility and location make this a great opportunity for KU students.  For more information, please contact Margie Lawrence at 650.207. 8241.


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Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Monday, June 1, 2015

LAST CALL! Registration Ends Tonight!

LAST CALL to take advantage of the Pre-Registration savings for this year's Summer Convention: Choral Connections. By registering before 11:59pm TONIGHT you can save 20-30% on your registration costs AND guarantee your choice of reading packets. Click Here to register now!

This year's Convention promises to be our best-yet, in an ALL-NEW LOCATION (The Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center), with internationally renowned headliners, fantastic performances, and reading and interest sessions for all areas.

A complete schedule can be viewed by clicking here: Schedule At-A-Glance

For more information, or to register, renew your ACDA membership, or book your hotel, please visit www.kansaschoral.com!


Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster