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Application Guidelines for Insight Choirs - 2027 National Conference pg 2

III. Application Process

Submit all application materials as listed below by 11:59 pm CST on April 15, 2026, via the online platform at acda.org/
conferences. Help desk support is available until 5:00 pm CST on April 15, 2026. After that time, no support will be pro-
vided, even if technical issues are encountered. Applicants are encouraged to plan ahead to ensure they can complete the
submission process. Late submissions will not be accepted for any reason.

The following is the list of requirements for the application:

1. Session Title: The title should be carefully crafted, brief, reflective of the session’s content, and no longer than 10
words.
2. Session Abstract: A succinct thesis that clearly addresses: (1) a topic that will be helpful and/or inspire the member-
ship, (2) a clear description of the session, and (3) learning outcomes. Please submit the following:

a. Session description: No more than an 1800-character description of the session
b. Choral Journal description: No more than a 900-character description, which will be used in Choral Journal

c. A brief outline in bullet points that clarifies the processes and goals of the session (limit 2 pages; single PDF
upload)
• Address the content and key learning outcomes of the session, as well as provide a clearly defined outline.
This document will be used to help evaluate your session and may provide content for the conference app.

• If your session is highlighting rehearsal techniques or something similar, your outline might include
details about but is not limited to discussing:
• Repertoire (if any) you plan to address
• Rehearsal techniques (if any) you plan to address

• Ensemble development
• Community engagement

3. Ensemble Statement (non-adjudicated): Applicants are asked to share information about their ensemble and
type of institution/organization, ensemble history and mission, and how the ensemble meets the needs of a specific
population or does unique work within the choral field. The narrative should be no longer than 1800 characters to
help the committee contextualize your ensemble.

4. Three Recordings from Rehearsals or Performances
a. Up to three audio and/or video recordings totaling between 10 to 30 minutes should be submitted. These
recordings should provide evidence of your ensemble’s ability to clearly demonstrate the mission and/or pro-
cess(es) described in the session’s outline.

b. If you wish to submit YouTube videos, you will be able to submit a direct link to your video. Please make sure
there is no identifying information in the video, including announcing the choir name, or in the video file name.
c. Accepted file formats for uploads include: mp3, mp4

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