About
The American Choral Directors Association is a national organization of choral musicians dedicated to fostering choral singing that provides artistic, cultural, and spiritual experiences for all participants. These choral experiences span the compass from early scholastic to collegiate choirs; community to professional choirs; and the multitude of choirs in our churches, synagogues, and temples. It is ACDA’s hope that our presence and continued work help nurture choral opportunities wherever they may exist, and provide a network of people, resources, and advocacy to help expand and strengthen the choral community throughout the United States. For more about the history and service of ACDA, please visit here.
The Western Region of the American Choral Directors Association is one of six regions under the ACDA umbrella. The states included in the Western Region are Arizona, California, Hawaiʻi, Nevada, and Utah. Every two years, ACDA Western holds a regional conference to provide further professional development for its members. To learn more about WACDA, please visit here.
The Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association is a state-run organization that has served a vibrant community of choral musicians in Hawai‘i for 50 years. HI-ACDA plays a crucial role in supporting the local choral community by organizing workshops, clinics, meetings, and festivals. A key focus is bringing nationally recognized choral experts to Hawai‘i to collaborate with local directors, choirs, and singers. This initiative aims to foster a shared passion for choral music while strengthening community ties. We are proud to be part of a diverse national network of over 20,000 members, united in our commitment to choral excellence.
Our Values
HI–ACDA values high-quality choral performances, opportunities, and experiences for all. We also endeavor to promote existing Hawaiian choral repertoire and foster the growth of new repertoire from our islands. These values inform the events we produce. Therefore, guest conductors, clinicians, and speakers are encouraged to include appropriate repertoire and topics from the islands whenever possible.
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