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2026 ACDA Southwestern Region Conference March 4-7, 2026 Albuquerque, New Mexico

querque artisans who will showcase their work. Add to events provide universities, colleges, and graduate
that a delicious dinner, lively atmosphere, and the joy schools a meaningful opportunity to connect direct-
of connecting with colleagues from across the region, ly with prospective students and future choral leaders
and you’ll have an experience that truly embodies the from across the Southwestern Region. By hosting sep-
spirit of our New Horizons conference. Be sure to re- arate fairs, SWACDA aims to foster intentional con-
serve your place when you register for the conference. versations, build relationships between institutions and
Tickets are just $10 per person to reserve your seat attendees, and highlight the diverse educational path-
(dinner courtesy of SWACDA). Don’t miss this special ways available in our choral community.
night of music, culture, and community!

New Horizons President’s Reception
Horizons in Higher Education Fairs

Following the President’s Concert on Friday eve-
As part of the 2026 New Horizons Conference in ning, all conference attendees are invited to the New
Albuquerque, SWACDA will host two distinct Hori- Horizons President’s Reception—a celebration of the
zons in Higher Education Fairs—one for undergrad- presenters, performers, participants, and attendees
uate programs and one for graduate programs. These who make the conference shine. Join us as we honor
the creativity, collaboration, and community that truly
embody the spirit of New Horizons.

2026 ACDA Southwestern Region Conference March 4-7, 2026 Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The SWACDA 2026 Conference launches with a you learn from such a breadth of true experts in a sin-
powerful opening event, New Horizons Immersion gle day? Make plans to arrive early and experience the
Day, which kicks off at 9:30am on Wednesday, March 4. best of New Horizons from the very beginning.
This full day of learning features sessions presented by
our Repertoire & Resources chairs, representing every
R&R area across the Southwest Region. These expert R&R Areas
leaders will share practical strategies, fresh repertoire,
and innovative ideas designed to strengthen and inspire
your work in rehearsal rooms, classrooms, and concert Children and Youth Choirs
halls.
Adding to the excitement, Immersion Day also in- From Idea to Premiere:
cludes presentations from all seven honor choir clini-
cians, offering attendees a rare opportunity to learn Commissioning Choral Music at Any Level
directly from some of the finest conductors in the pro-
fession. Their artistry, insight, and experience will pro- Commissioning a new piece of music can feel in-
vide invaluable perspectives on rehearsal techniques, timidating, especially for those navigating it for the
artistry, and the future of choral music. Where else can first time. This session breaks down the process with

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