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INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTORS EXCHANGE PROGRAM

ISRAEL 2024

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

ACDA is pleased to announce that in 2024, the International Conductors Exchange Program (ICEP) will be in partnership with
Israel. In 2023, six American and six Israeli conductors will be selected to participate in a bilateral, mutual exchange to take place
in 2024. Conductors will be paired based on backgrounds and interests, and will visit each other’s choral communities, sharing
techniques, and learning best practices. Residencies for our Israeli conductors will be centered around our 2024 ACDA regional
conferences (February-March) and will be hosted by the U.S. ICEP conductors in their local communities (region visits) for 3-5 days
before or after the conference. In turn, the American conductors will be hosted in Israel. Typical residencies are 9-10 days.

ICEP is providing opportunities for the next generation of choral leaders to represent the United States as ambassadors o the world
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in the exchange of music, ideas, and cultures. Established in 2010 and coordinated by ACDA’s International Activities Committee, the
program has connected choral conductors in the United States with counterparts in Cuba, China, Sweden, South Korea, Argentina,
Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Uruguay, Kenya, South Africa, and Germany. Between 2012 and 2023, 69 U.S. conductors
have participated in the exchange program, hosting an international conductor and traveling abroad to observe and lead rehears-
als (or performances), present lectures and master classes, occasionally attend conferences, as well as other activities.

ICEP OBJECTIVES
1) To create connections between leaders of the U.S. choral community with counterparts across the globe.

2) To forge stronger relationships between ACDA and choral associations around the world.
3) To raise the visibility and leadership role of the American Choral Directors Association in the global choral community.

Applications Open: July 5-September 30, 2023

SELECTION CRITERIA - EMERGING CONDUCTOR

The ACDA International Conductors Exchange Program Review Committee is charged with the selection of emerging leaders of the
choral profession. The ICEP Review Committee has developed the following list of criteria.

1) Is a current member of ACDA

2) Is an active choral conductor in a professional (remunerative) position
3) Has completed at least a master’s degree

4) Leads choirs with a demonstrated level of excellence

5) Exhibits a high level of human understanding, tact, and cross-cultural sensitivity
6) Has a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 20 years full time in the profession

Candidates may reflect a wide diversity of interests and accomplishments (church/synagogue, community choir, primary, secondary
and higher education, et al.).

To apply, please visit the following link to submit all materials. Application deadline: September 30, 2023.
https://forms.gle/FQbqG5TBaZWoguXy7

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