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ACDA-MN Weekly Pulse - Events, Announcements, & Posts
ISSUE 05/24/22
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THE WEEKLY PULSE

ISSUE 05/24/22

Latest E-Post

2022 Spring Star of the North
NOW POSTED!

Featured in this issue:

Legacy article
Mary Kay Geston
Authored by
Diana J. Leland

Visit starofthenorth.net

State Conference Performance Applications

 
Make plans now to apply and bring your choral ensemble to the ACDA-MN State Conference weekend this coming November 18-19 located at the beautiful campus of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi.  Choirs of all age and ability levels are welcomed to submit an application for either a Full Performance or Clinic Performance session.  Grants sponsored by the FMC Endowment Fund will be available to assist with some transportation expenses as needed.
  
Applications Due:  June 1
 

Application for Summer Dialogue Scholarships

 
On-Line applications to receive a scholarship to attend the 2022 Summer Dialogue at St. John's University (August 3-5) are now available on the ACDA-MN website with these award offerings:
 
 
FULL SCHOLARSHIP
  • Registration and 2 Nights of On-Campus Housing = $369
  • Eligibility:  2 years or less of teaching/conducting in Minnesota schools
  • recent college graduates are eligible

PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  • Registration = $269
  • Eligibility:  First time Dialogue attendees regardless of years of experience 
Scholarship Applications Due:  June 1

SUMMER DIALOGUE REGISTRATION SITE
NOW OPEN


Re-Engage • Recharge • Reimagine • Renew

 
With early registration deadline on Wednesday, June 15

     CLICK HERE TO REGISTER     

Featured this year are these program highlights:
Location:  Saint John's University
Dates:  August 3-5, 2022

Modified and shortened three-day event (instead of four days)

Headliners: 
Anton Armstrong, Keynote Address
Ahmed Anzaldua, Directors' Chorus guest conductor
Melanie DeMore, All-State Mixed Choir presenter
Dwight Jilek, All-State TB presenter
Rosephanie Powell, All-State SA presenter

Complete registration details with program information will be posted on May 10

PLAN TO ATTEND AN OUTSTANDING SUMMER DIALOGUE PROGRAM

For more info and to register visit
https://summerdialoguemn.info/

For any questions, contact
Bruce Becker, Executive Director:  execdirector@acda-mn.org

Nominations Needed for ACE &
Annual Awards Program

 
Nominations are now being accepted for nominations related to the annual Advocate for Choral Excellence (ACE) Award with nominations directed to any of these District Chairs:

Contact your ACDA-MN District Chair for candidates to consider in your geographic area: Nominate a deserving ACDA-MN member for the annual Awards Program: 
  • Emerging Choral Director Award
  • Minnesota Choral Director of the Year Award
  • F. Melius Christiansen Lifetime Achievement Award
  • VocalEssence Creative Programming Award - (college/university and community choruses are eligible in 2022)
Applications require the nomination form to be filled out with three letters of recommendation. 

Nominations are due June 1, 2022
Click on this link to nominate:
https://acda-mn.com/awards-nomination/
 

Calendar of Events

2022
  • June 1:  Summer Dialogue Scholarship Applications
  • June 1:  Annual Award Nominations Due
  • June 1:  ACE Award Nominations Due to District Chairs
  • June 1:  State Conference Performance Applications
  • June 23:  State Board of Directors Meeting
  • July 20:  FMC Committee Annual Meeting
  • August 2:  State Board of Directors Meeting
  • August 3-5:  Summer Dialogue at St. John's University
  • October 29:  FMC Committee Meeting
  • November 18-19:  ACDA-MN State Conference
  • November 20:  FMC 151st Anniversary Concerts
  • November 28:  State 9-10 Honor Choir Auditions Due
2023
  • January 28:  State Board of Directors
  • February 3:  State 4-5-6 Honor Choir Auditions Due
  • February 11:  State 9-10 Honor Choir Day
  • February 17:  State 7-8 Honor Choir Auditions Due
  • February 24:  FMC Committee Meeting
  • April 29:  State 4-5-6 Honor Choir Day
  • May 7:  State 7-8 Honor Choir Day
OUR SPONSORS

Dr. Marc Jaros, conductor
Church of St. Agnes
548 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN
10:30 AM, No Admission Charge
Sunday, May 29
Missa Longa in C, K 262 - Wolfgang A. Mozart
Sunday, June 5
Heiligmesse - Franz Joseph Haydn
Sunday, June 12
Trinitatis Mass, K. 167 - Wolfgang A. Mozart

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OUR MISSION
To inspire and support a community of choral musicians in our state

OUR VALUES
Artistry • Community • Excellence • Inspiration • Legacy • Renewal • Support

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