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2026 ACDA Eastern Region Conference February 25-28, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island

Special Events
S pecial E v en ts

broaden our understanding of what choral music can
Immersion Choirs be. In alignment with the conference’s vision, the im-
mersion choirs challenge us to ENVISION a world
At ENVISION 2026, the immersion choir sessions where choral singing is recognized as an act of human-
invite participants to step deeply into the rich sound- ity, dissolving barriers of access and amplifying every
scapes of global choral traditions, offering transforma- voice. Led by expert clinicians in these disciplines, the
tive, hands-on experiences with Latin American, Afri- immersion choir sessions will be offered on both Thurs-
can, gospel, and social justice repertoire. These sessions day and Friday, ensuring broad access and participa-
are not simply about learning new music; they are about tion.
embodying the rhythms, stories, and cultural contexts
that shape it—immersing ourselves in traditions that
African Choral Traditions

Lulu Mwangi Mupfumbu is an assistant
professor of music at the University of
JOIN OUR DYNAMIC COMMUNITY Maryland, Baltimore County, where she
WHERE ARTISTRY INSPIRES INNOVATION conducts the Camerata Chamber Choir
and teaches music education and con-
ducting courses. She holds a master’s in conducting
from Ohio State University and a BME from Atlantic
Union College. Her passion lies in blending excellence
in music education and performance with service to
humanity. Beyond the classroom, she is active as a guest
conductor, clinician, adjudicator, presenter, singer, and
Renowned graduate programs: author both locally and internationally. An award-win-
(MM/DMA in Choral Conducting, and
more) ning conductor, her ensembles have performed on five
continents, received five medals at the World Choir
Exceptional undergraduate programs: DIRECTOR OF CHORAL STUDIES
(Performance, education, industry, and DR. MATTHEW BRADY Games, and been featured at ACDA regional and na-
more)
tional conferences. Her groups have also performed at
Comprehensive support available: full
scholarships, health insurance, and prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center, Lin-
teaching assistantships.
coln Center, and the White House.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CHORAL STUDIES
DR. REID MASTERS

Gospel Choral Traditions
LEARN
MORE: Patrick P. Lundy is a native of Thomas-
ville, Georgia, where he received his early
childhood education. He began his music
ministry by playing the piano at the First
Where music ennobles
the human spirit. Missionary Baptist Church in Thomas-
ville before his feet could touch the pedals. For twen-

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