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Milburn Price (1999–2001)
Mission Statement
David Stutzenberger (2001–2003)
Mitzi Groom (2003–2005) The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and
nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for every-
Michele Holt (2005–2007) ✝
one through education, performance, composition, and
Hilary Apfelstadt (2007–2009) advocacy.
Jerry McCoy (2009–2011)
Jo-Michael Scheibe (2011–2013)
Vision Statement
Karen Fulmer (2013–2015)
Mary Hopper (2015–2017) To create powerful artistic experiences and be advo-
Tom Shelton (2017–2019) cates for cultural and educational change that we might
transform people’s lives.
Lynne Gackle (2019–2021)
André Thomas (2021–2023), Chair
✝ Deceased Purposes of ACDA
• To foster and promote choral singing, that will provide
National Office Staff artistic, cultural, and spiritual experiences for all.
Executive Director - Robyn Hilger • To foster and promote a wide variety of choral music to
make these experiences possible.
Director of Membership Programs & Services -
Dennis Carpenter • To foster and encourage rehearsal procedures to develop
the highest possible level of musicianship and artistic
Membership Experience Manager - Trina Kopacka choral experiences in all singing communities.
Membership Experience Coordinator - • To foster and promote the organization and devel-
Kelly Pearson
opment of choral groups of all types in educational
Director of Development - Karen Kegelman institutions.
Director of Finances - Adriana Garcia-Brown • To foster and promote the development of choral mu-
sic in religious and spiritual contexts.
Region and State Accountant - Charles Shah
• To foster and promote the organization and devel-
Conference Manager - Elizabeth Roewe opment of choral music in communities.
IT Project Manager - Scott Davis
• To foster and promote understanding of choral
Publications Editor - Amanda Bumgarner music as an important medium of contemporary
artistic expression.
Publications Managing Editor - Ron Granger
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