Conference Choir Schedule
8:30-9:00 - Check-In
9:00-12:00 - Rehearsal
12:00-1:00 - Lunch (BYO)
1:00-3:30 - Rehearsal
3:30 - 4:00 -Break/Line Up
4:00 - Concert Begins
Once again, students will have the opportunity to participate in our Fall Conference.
This year, conference attendees can sponsor students in our Middle School Conference Choir, conducted by Dr. Alyssa Cossey or our High School Conference Choir, conducted by Kenneth Griffith.
FAQ’s
Where is the conference?
Beman Middle School, 1 Wilderman's Way, Middletown, CT 06457
Is there an audition?
No! Directors will recommend and sponsor singers for each ensemble.
How many singers can directors sponsor?
In the Middle School/SAB choir, directors can sponsor...
Up to 4 Sopranos
Up to 4 Altos
Up to 5 Baritones
Any number of singers on the waitlist.
In the High School/SATB choir, directors can sponsor...
Up to 2 Sopranos
Up to 2 Altos
Up to 3 Tenors
Up to 3 Basses
Any number of singers on the waitlist.
Registering an equal number of students per voice part is encouraged but not required.
Can I sponsor singers for more than one ensemble?
Yes! For example, if you are a CT-ACDA member who teaches high school and middle school, you could sponsor singers in each ensemble.
What is the cost per singer?
$40. After you register your singers online, you’ll be directed to our payment site where you can pay in bulk by credit card or request an invoice.
What should singers wear?
Black on bottom (pants or below-knee skirt). Solid color top - any color! Black, comfortable shoes. Singers should spend the entire day in their concert attire.
What about lunch?
Singers should pack their own lunch.
Do singers have to be enrolled in a K-12 school program?
No! Directors can sponsor private students, community youth choir members, church choir members… as long as they fit within the voice part and age range of each ensemble.
Will performers receive the music before the conference?
Yes. We hope to send copies to performers in early October. Any preparation is helpful!
Can families attend the Conference Choir Concert?
Yes. $5 tickets will be for sale at the door.