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Leadership Opportunities
COMPOSITION INITIATIVES NATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEE CALL FOR MEMBERS
ACDA is seeking Composition Initiatives Committee (CIC) members. All interested and qualified individuals are invited
to submit a curriculum vitae and letter of application to Robert Bode, CIC chair, by Thursday, September 5, 2024.
About the Composition Initiatives Committee: The Composition Initiatives Committee of the American Choral Direc-
tors Association aims to support and advocate for composers of new choral music. The committee manages several com-
position competitions, including the Brock Prize for Professional Composers and the Brock Prize for Student Composers.
The committee also facilitates the Brock Memorial Commission, Composer Fair, and the newly established Focus Prize,
which is designed to address identified gaps in the repertoire needs of ACDA members.
About Standing Committee Membership: ACDA Standing Committees Members are appointed for a two-year term,
renewable twice, for a total of six years. Appointments are made by recommendation from the Committee to the Execu-
tive Committee of ACDA.
About the Role and Qualifications: The successful candidate for CIC membership will be a passionate advocate for the
creation and performance of new choral music. The committee welcomes composers, conductors, and music educators
of all levels.
Interested? Please email your CV and letter of application by Thursday, September 5, 2024, to Robert Bode
(RobertBode1957@gmail.com).
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES NATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEE CALL FOR MEMBERS
ACDA is seeking Diversity Initiatives Committee (DIC) members. All interested and qualified individuals are invited to
submit a curriculum vitae and letter of application, including a vision statement for ADEIBR in the Association, to Arreon
A. Harley-Emerson, DIC chair, by Thursday, September 5, 2024.
About the Diversity Initiatives Committee: The Diversity Initiatives Committee of the American Choral Directors Assoc-
iation aims to foster diversity and inclusivity in our membership, ensembles, repertoire, and offerings through active
engagement with underrepresented and historically marginalized choral musicians and potential choral participants.
We will bring about a broader definition and understanding of choral excellence both as a result of this inclusivity and to
maintain our relevance and expand both the reach and impact of our profession and its musical scope.
About Standing Committee Membership: ACDA Standing Committees Members are appointed for a two-year term,
renewable twice, for a total of six years. Appointments are made by recommendation from the Committee to the Executive
Committee of ACDA.
About the Role and Qualifications: The successful candidate for DIC membership will be a passionate advocate for
diversity and inclusion with a commensurate history and background with demonstrated success leading diversity
initiatives in ACDA state chapters or regions. The DIC also encourages those who have not served in ACDA capacities but
have significant ADEIBR scholarship and leadership experience to apply.
Interested? Please email your CV and letter of application by Thursday, September 5, 2024, to Arreon A. Harley-
Emerson (arreon@equitysings.com) and CC the Diversity Initiatives Committee’s inbox (DIC@acda.org).
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