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2026 ACDA Southern Region Conference

Conference Overview

Our Southern Region is cul- Just as a prism reveals the hidden beauty within
Perform International / Perform America turally diverse. We scatter and light, exploring music through the lens of vari-
shine like a prism of light. This
ous styles and cultures unveils an expansive sonic
2027 Festival Experiences truth heavily influenced this landscape, inviting listeners into new experiences,
year’s conference theme, “Prism emotions, and connections across time and place.
Jeffery Ames of Voices.” This is the purpose of the 2026 Southern Region
When considering a program Conference, and we believe there is so much to
for our ensembles or worship services, we sub- offer.
consciously think of how music can be viewed All roads and flight paths lead to Memphis,
through the lens of a prism. By embracing dif- Tennessee! The conference team and I are very
ferent styles and cultures, music naturally breaks excited about the 2026 conference being held
into a broad spectrum of sounds, textures, and ex- where the iconic Mississippi River flows along
Hawaiʻi International Choral Festival Long Beach Choral Festival
Featuring the World-Premiere of “Mele Hoʻokele” Michael Barrett / Matthew Lyon Hazzard / Jonathan Talberg periences. When viewed through the lens of cul- the banks of the birthplace of the Blues, Rock &
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi Long Beach, California tural diversity and stylistic interpretation—which Roll, and the home of Elvis; it’s also a hotspot for
March 4-8, 2027 April 1-4, 2027 includes the Western canon—music transforms foodies.
into a soundscape rich with stimulating tonalities, Okay now… “Y’all come!” Be ready to experi-
rhythms, and emotional expressions. ence beauty on many levels, and may your heart,
We are all different and have varying thoughts mind, and soul spread music, love, and light. We’ll
about music along with different beliefs and bi- see you at “Prism of Voices” 2026!
ases. These variances contribute to our beauty.

Rome Choral Festival Rome Choral Festival Lisbon Choral Festival Paris Choral Festival
Marcela Molina Alex Gartner Cameron F. LaBarr Jeffery Redding
Rome, Italy Rome, Italy Lisbon, Portugal Paris, France Southern Region Conference Registration Information
June 11-15, 2027 June 11-15, 2027 June 29-July 3, 2027 July 3-7, 2027
Custom Tours - Domestic & International until January 15 at 11:59 PM CST

Attendee $325 Retired $250 Student $100
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you DREAM up the FUN STUFF Visit us at our booth Attendee $375 Retired $275 Student $125
and have us at all ACDA Regional
Conference Exhibits.
deal with the DETAILS One Day $175 only available on site

for your CONCERT TOUR
Register at acda.org/region-conferences

For more information, contact Gene Peterson at
gpeterson@perform-international.com | www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com CHORAL JOURNAL January 2026 Volume 66 Number 5 99