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ACDA NATIONAL
Alphabetical Listing of Interest Sessions
2025 2025 ACDA National Conference March 18-22, 2025 Dallas, Texas
R&R F
R&R Forums and Deep Dives (Open to Both Tracks)
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ums and D
March 18-22 Dallas, TX
to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities
Two-Year College Choirs within their programs. Directors will share insights on
issues including recruitment and retention, building a
Forum strong choral community, managing diverse student
needs, transfer preparation, ensemble repeatability,
and advocating for institutional support. Each panelist
Wednesday 8:00 am - 8:50 am will offer a regional perspective, allowing for a robust
conversation on how different contexts impact choral
First United Methodist Church programs in two-year colleges. Attendees will leave with
Atrium actionable strategies and a broadened understanding
of how to support their own choirs, no matter their
institution’s size, resources, or location. This forum
Challenges and Opportunities: offers a rare chance to learn from colleagues facing
A National Perspective on Two-Year College Choirs similar hurdles.

Moderator: Matthew Hazzard
This moderated panel discussion brings together Panelists: Kira Rugen, Raymund Ocampo, and Misty
two-year college choir directors from across the country Bermudez

PRESBYMUSIC.ORG/CONFERENCE

PRESBYTERIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSICIANS
2025 WORSHIP & MUSIC CONFERENCE
JUNE 15-20 & JUNE 22-27
MONTREAT, NORTH CAROLINA

Lynda Hasseler
Adult Choir Director Brandon Waddles

Senior High Choir Director

Amy Kotsonis
Middler Choir Director Michael Burkhardt

Children’s Choir Director

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