Summer Convention - Discounted Rate

Good morning, KCDA!

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, March 6, is the final day to receive the discounted KMEA rate of $85 register for the 2015 Summer Convention.  This discount applies only to active members.  To register, click here and choose "KMEA Rate."

This year's summer convention promises to be the best yet, with a new location, internationally renowned headliners, a new Thursday evening activity, and the inaugural performance of the Kansas All-State Men's Choir.

To accommodate all of our additions, we're moving across town to the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center.  We're also excited to feature headliners Dr. Andre Thomas (Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Choral Music Education at Florida State University), and Dr. Eric Barnum (composer and conductor), and performances by the Heartland Men's Chorus (Dustin Cates, Artistic Director), as well as two Honor Choir ensembles - The All-State Women's Choir (Andrea Ramsey, clinician), and the first ever All-State Men's Choir (Jake Narverud, clinician).  Information about each of these honor ensembles is available here. Submission deadlines are Friday, March 27.

Thursday night also features a new event - an All-Convention Sing: we will combine with the members of the All-State Ensembles to rehearse and perform a work under clinician and headliner, Dr. Andre Thomas.  Additional opportunities include reading sessions for all levels, ages, and ensembles, as well as sessions by Mary Lynn Lightfoot (composer), Dr. Robert Bode (UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance), Dr. Michael Hanawalt (Wichita State University), Dr. Mark Bartel (Friends University), Dr. Eph Ehly (UMKC Conservatory Professor Emeritus), and Ms. Gretchen Harrison (ACDA Repertoire and Standards Chair).

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

Hope you have a great weekend!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

KMEA Reminders!

Good morning, KCDA!  Here are a few reminders for those of you at KMEA this weekend:

1. Today is the KCDA Luncheon. It begins at 11:45 at the Drury Inn. If you have not yet purchased a ticket, it's not too late!  They will be on sale today and tomorrow for $13; you may purchase them online here: Luncheon Tickets

2. The KMEA Special Registration Rate for the 2015 KCDA Summer Convention begins today.  Save $15 by registering before March 6.  Forms are available at the KCDA booth.  Not at KMEA?  You can still register online by clicking HERE.

3. The KCDA Treble Honor Choir performs this evening, February 27, at 5:00pm in the Concert Hall. Congratulations to all of those who had students selected to perform, and a big thanks to Christine Freeman  and Josh Wildin for all of their work as coordinators.

Happy convention-ing! And to those of you in Utah, we hope you're having a fun time, too!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

KMEA: Friday Performances

Congratulations to all of the KCDA members who had ensembles selected to perform at this year's KMEA In-Service Workshop! If you're in Wichita, be sure to check our Facebook Page for reminders about when these groups perform.


On Friday's Schedule:

Manhattan High School Pops Choir
Chad Pape, Director
10:05, MJT Little Theatre

Shawnee Mission North Chamber Singers 
Juli O'Mealey, director
11:15, MJT Little Theatre

KCDA Luncheon (click here to purchase tickets!)
11:45, Drury Plaza, Broadview Plaza Room

Gardner Edgerton High School Mixed Choir
Todd Burd, director
1:00, MJT Little Theatre

Tabor College Concert Choir 
Brad Vogel, director
2:45, MJT Little Theatre

Friends University Singing Quakers
Mark Bartel, director
4:00, MJT Little Theatre

KCDA Treble Honor Choir
Meredith Bowen, clinician
Christine Freeman and Josh Wildin, co-chairs
5:00, Concert Hall

Luncheon Tickets

Don't forget to purchase your KCDA Luncheon tickets!

The lunch will be held at the Drury on Friday, February 27, at 11:45.  Tickets are $12 if purchased before February 25, and $13 if purchased on-site at KMEA. Don't miss this opportunity to network, socialize, and get the scoop on our 2015 Summer Convention.

You can check out all of the details and purchase your ticket by clicking here: KMEA Luncheon Tickets.

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Luncheon Tickets!

KMEA is NEXT WEEK! If you are heading to Wichita, we hope to see you at the KCDA luncheon for an opportunity to network, socialize, and get the scoop on our 2015 Summer Convention.

The Luncheon will be held at the Drury on Friday, February 27, at 11:45.  Tickets are $12 if purchased before February 25, and $13 if purchased on-site at KMEA.

You can check out all of the details and purchase your ticket by clicking here: KMEA Luncheon Tickets

Happy Mardi Gras!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

KCDA Luncheon at KMEA

Happy Friday, KCDA!

We are only THREE WEEKS away from KMEA and our KCDA Luncheon!  If you are heading to Wichita, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to network, socialize, and get the scoop on our 2015 Summer Convention.

The Luncheon will be held at the Drury on Friday, February 27, at 11:45.  Tickets are $12 if purchased before February 25, and $13 if purchased on-site at KMEA.

You can check out all of the details and purchase your ticket by clicking here: KMEA Luncheon Tickets

Hope to see you there!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Treble Honor Choir 2015 Results

The 2015 Treble Honor Choir audition results are now available online!

Thank you to all of those who submitted auditions, and congratulations to those who were selected.  Also a big thank you to Treble Honor Choir chairs Christine Freeman and Josh Wildin for their many hours of work on this event.

You may view the full roster by clicking here: Treble Honor Choir Results

Registration forms and performer information will be available on the KCDA website by Monday, November 10.

Enjoy your weekend!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster