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2026 ACDA Southern Region Conference

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Belmont University teen students from Belmont University. From their de-
The Pitchmen but album, Ultraviolet, to becoming the 2023 and 2025
ICCA champions and taking home numerous awards
for outstanding soloists, outstanding choreography, and
outstanding vocal percussion throughout the competi-
tion season, the student-run group has set themselves
apart because of their dedication to their craft and to
one another. While encompassing the modern Nash-
ville sound, they pride themselves on singing a broad
range of music that offers something for every audi-
ence member to enjoy. The Pitchmen recognize the
importance of each member of their team and are em-
powered by their differences.

The Pitchmen are a male-identifying a cappella Javi Castro, President
group from Nashville, Tennessee, composed of eigh-

Join the Presbyterian Association of Musicians for a week in Montreat,

North Carolina, to learn, worship, sing, and fellowship.

This year’s conference highlights include:

-Choirs for children, youth, and adults
-Instrumental ensembles
-36 classes and 16 topical interest session
offerings
-Daily worship
-Renowned faculty
-The True Story of Cinderella (Comic
Operetta), Talent Show, Hymn Festival,
Chamber Concert, and Closing Concert
-And much more!

Registration open now presbymusic.org/conference

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