Summer Convention Countdown!

The 2015 Summer Convention is less than one week away! Haven't registered yet? You still have time!  CLICK HERE to register today. 

Jump-start your school year with three days of concerts, reading sessions, interest sessions, and connections with colleagues. This year promises fantastic headliners like Dr. Andre Thomas and Dr. Eric Barnum, relevant interest sessions from local legends like Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Dr. Robert Bode, and Dr. Eph Ehly, incredible performances by the Heartland Men's Chorus, All-State Women's Choir, and All-State Men's Choir, reading sessions for all styles and ages, and much more!  For a full list of events, access the Schedule At-A-Glance here.

Also don't miss out on the chance to join us in our Thursday evening KCDA Soiree and All-Convention Sing, under the direction of Dr. Andre Thomas, or evenings socializing in our all-new convention location: The Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center.

We hope to see you all in Topeka!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Job Posting: Central United Methodist Church, KCMO

See the job posting below:

Central United Methodist Church, located on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, seeks a part-time Director of Music to lead the adult choir and supervise interns leading hand bell choir and youth band/children's choir.
 
Please send cover letter/resume to :
jkenadams@hotmail.com
 
Thank you, 

Ken Adams 

Search Committee Chair

214 448 3466

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

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

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

The Countdown Continues!

ONLY FIVE DAYS remain to take advantage of the Pre-Registration savings for this year's Summer Convention: Choral Connections. By registering before 11:59pm on June 1, you can save 20-30% on your registration costs AND guarantee your choice of reading packets. Click Here to register today!

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.

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

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Pre-Registration Closes in One Week!

HAPPY SUMMER!!! (Or almost Summer, to those who "enjoyed" some snow days this year).

We hope that you've got plenty of fun and relaxation planned for your break, and that as part of it, you've made plans to join us for what promises to be our best-yet Summer Convention, with a new location, internationally renowned headliners, a new Thursday evening activity, and the inaugural performance of the Kansas All-State Men's Choir.

Already know that you're going to join us in Topeka? Take advantage of the Pre-Registration savings and guarantee your choice of reading packets by registering before Monday, June 1! Click here and choose the appropriate Pre-Registration rate.

Convention Highlights Include:

• A NEW LOCATION!!!  We're moving across town to the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center to accommodate all of our exciting additions
• Headliners Dr. Andre Thomas and Eric Barnum
• Thursday evening's All-Convention Sing
• Reading Sessions for all levels, ages, and styles
• Interest sessions by Dr. Eph Ehly, Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Dr. Robert Bode, Dr. Michael Hanawalt, Dr. Mark Bartel, and Ms. Gretchen Harrison
• Performances by the Heartland Men's Chorus, the All-State Women's Choir, and the ALL-NEW All-State Men's Choir!

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

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster