Our Mission and Purpose
Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc. exists to serve choral musicians in the state of Iowa by providing leadership,
guidance and support, offering continuing education opportunities, promoting excellence in the choral art through high quality offerings and
events, supporting education and growth beyond college graduation, and enriching and renewing the musical souls of its membership.
ICDA's 1000+ members are choral conductors
at every level of learning from pre-school to adult and they make music
with a wide variety of choruses. ICDA is regarded nationally
as a leader among state ACDA organizations in providing opportunities
for growth and development for all those dedicated to choral music. ICDA is an affiliate of the American Choral Directors Association,
one of the largest professional organizations for choral directors in
the world with a membership of approximately 17,000 directors representing
one million singers.
Membership
Residents of Iowa who join ACDA, also become members of the Iowa chapter, ICDA. If you are interested in membership, simply print and complete the Membership Form (PDF) and follow its mailing instructions.
All members receive copies of Choral Journal (the monthly national magazine), Melisma (the North Central Division newsletter, published three times a year) and Sounding Board (Iowa's newsletter, published in the months of September, November, February, and May).
Membership is a wonderful opportunity for networking with hundreds of colleagues who are active in the choral art. Our publications and conventions provide members with diverse and practical forums through which we develop and sharpen our professional skills. Why not join today?
Latest News
ADDED TO THE WEB 4-2008
-CONVENTION '08 INFORMATION-REGISTRATION-AND EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION INFO
JOBS -- 4-14-2008 3 more new postings, click on 'Job Openings' at left
3-2008 Welcome to Tami Meiners who will be the new Sounding Board Editor. She and Ryan Beeken will be co-editing the May issue.
4-2008 --The world-renowned SWINGLE SINGLERS will be in concert Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Des Moines at Hoyt Sherman Place. The concert will also feature a choir comprised of singers from five Iowa community colleges will sing with The Swingle Singers. All tickets for the 7:30pm concert are $18.00 per person and are on sale through Ticketmaster. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Groups that would love this concert:
1. Community Choirs
2. Church Choirs
3. High School Choirs and Jazz Choirs
4. College Students – and not just the Mu Ed majors.
We would love to have Iowa schools send groups of students to this concert as the chances of this group being in the Midwest anytime soon is rare. If you would like a pdf of a FLYER that you would like to share or hang up in your community –click on the link or let me know and I will get one to you. See you on the 20th in Des Moines!! Matt Huth, ICDA President
4-2008 -- Outstanding Performer's Showcase will be Tuesday, May 13 NOT May 6th
