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Submission Guidelines for Performing Choirs - 2027 National Conference pg 4

2. Three recordings that have both audio and video and should include representative examples of the ensemble’s
performance in each of the last three academic years (September through August).

i. One selection from the 2025–2026 academic year or 2026 calendar year
ii. One selection from the 2024–2025 academic year or 2025 calendar year
iii. One selection from the 2023–2024 academic year or 2024 calendar year

3. The combined total duration of the three recordings should be no longer than 15 minutes in length.
a. Submissions must be unedited videos; live in-concert performances are preferred and encouraged.

b. Videos may not include any effects or enhancement added in post-production (such as tuning, EQ, reverb, com-
pression, additional or re-recorded parts, etc). Effects used in a live, amplified performance are permissible; how-
ever, they must be captured in the live audio rather than added in later.

c. Files will be uploaded in mp4 format.

4. For show choirs, each of the recordings should show both singing and dancing.

5. For each piece included in the video, include a PDF file of one concert program when that music was performed. Each
PDF file should display the program page that includes the repertoire. If the date is not shown on the repertoire page,
also include the page that shows the date of the performance. Redact information that identifies the ensemble and
conductor. If no program was produced, a PDF statement of the date, time, event, and location of the performance is
sufficient.

6. Additional logistical information for those selected:

• Each performing choir will have 30 minutes total to set up, perform, and strike their show. Additional time for
dress rehearsal will not be available.
• ACDA will provide the standard set of 4x4 risers 8’, 16’, 24’, 32’. Performing choirs may add additional risers or set
pieces but may not remove or rearrange the provided risers.
• The stage is 52’ deep and its narrowest point is 40’ wide.
• ACDA will provide 4 condenser mics for choir pickup and 5 wireless handheld mics for soloist use. Should addi-
tional mics be needed, this will be negotiated between the choir, ACDA, and the venue and cannot be guaran-
teed.

• For performing choirs executing a costume change there is ample space to do this; however, it is located behind
the main drape at the rear of the stage.

• The auditorium is a union house and will therefore be responsible for loading in and out of the facility. The level
of involvement by student tech crews will be determined at a later date.

For all submissions:
1. Conductor and Ensemble Biographies and Photos
a. The ensemble’s biography (900 characters maximum)
b. The conductor’s biography (900 characters maximum)
c. The conductor(s) headshot in .jpg format, 3” x 5”, high-resolution minimum 300 dpi
d. An ensemble photo will only be requested for choirs selected to perform. The deadline is October 1, 2026.

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