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Submission Guidelines for Performing Choirs - 2027 National Conference pg 5

2. Choirs will be asked to self-categorize as follows:
a. Voicing: Soprano-Alto, Tenor-Bass, Mixed Voicing

b. Ensemble Type (select the ONE R&R area that best describes your ensemble)
• Children and Community Youth

• Singers in this ensemble are in grades 3-5; fill in % of students in the ensemble
• Singers in this ensemble are in grades 5-7; fill in % of students in the ensemble
• Singers in this ensemble are in grades 7-9; fill in % of students in the ensemble
• Singers in this ensemble are in grades 9-12; fill in % of students in the ensemble
• Junior High/Middle School

• Small school (enrollment 799 and below)
• Large school (enrollment 800 and above)

• Senior High School
• Small school (9-12 enrollment 799 and below)
• Large school (9-12 enrollment 800 and above)

• Two-Year College
• Four-Year College or University

• Contemporary A Cappella
• Show Choir
• Vocal Jazz

• Community (unpaid singers, auditioned or nonauditioned)
• Music in Worship
• Professional (auditioned ensemble of at least 50% paid singers)

6. Ensemble Statement (non-adjudicated) - Applicants are asked to share a narrative about their ensemble, the type of
institution/organization, ensemble history, and mission in 1800 characters or less to help the committee contextual-
ize the ensemble.

7. Director’s name, ACDA member number

8. Name of institution and name of choir as it should be listed in the Choral Journal and number of singers in the en-
semble
9. At the National Conference, ACDA has the opportunity to premiere two new works: the Brock Commission and the
Brock Professional Prize. If selected for performance, would you like for your ensemble to be considered to perform
one of these pieces? Additional time is given on the concert to perform the work.

10. Non-refundable application fee of $50 submitted by credit card/debit card only

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