INTEREST SESSIONS

Wisconsin Choral Directors Association (WCDA) invites applications for Interest Sessions for our 2022 Conference – “Finding Our Voice” – in Milwaukee, WI on January 14-15, 2022. Sessions are 50 minutes in length and may feature one or more presenters.

We seek to offer unique and timely sessions in all of WCDA’s Repertoire and Resource areas: Children & Community Youth, High School, College and University, Contemporary/Commercial, Community Choirs, World Music & Cultures, SA Choirs, TB Choirs, Junior High/Middle School, Youth and Student Activities, Vocal Jazz, Music in Worship. We encourage sessions of all types that address the diversity of our membership and that actively engage participants.

All topics will receive consideration and will be evaluated for scholarly content, variety, innovation, value, pedagogical strength, and relativity to current trends in the choral profession. We encourage submissions from WCDA members with a wide variety of experiences. The 2022 conference theme is Finding Our Voice. Please note that all varieties of session topics related to the choral music experience are welcomed.

Registration and Travel Info: It is understood that WCDA will not assume financial responsibility for travel, food, or lodging for presenters or interest session/panel participants. The submitted online application implies that the presenter(s) is/are prepared to travel and perform at the conference if accepted.

Session Presenter Expectations: Presenters must be current members of ACDA willing to grant rights to ACDA to record their presentation and allow ACDA to use such recordings to advance the mission of ACDA. Please note that all accepted presenters are expected to meet ALL posted dates and deadlines. We reserve the right to make adjustments to any session that does not meet deadlines.

Demonstration Choirs: If an interest session presenter prefers to use a particular demonstration choir, this must be stated in the interest session application and a recording of the choir must ALSO be submitted with the interest session application. The submitted recording should demonstrate that the choir will meet the needs of the session and enhance the presentation. These applications will be vetted by the Conference Committee and/or Interest Session sub-committees.

Selection Process: Submit interest session description along with headshots and bios for all presenters and panelists by September 20 through the online application at submission form.

Each submission will be reviewed by WCDA Repertoire and Resource Chairs, Interest Session Committee members, and Conference Leadership. You will be notified by October 18 of the status of your submission.

Applications may be submitted online at the submission form. Deadline 9/20/21.