Arizona Chapter of American Choral Directors Association
Our mission is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, collaboration, advocacy and performance in our state.
Core Values: Artistry, Community, Excellence, Inspiration, Innovation, Legacy, Renewal, Support
We pursue these goals by engaging in activities grounded in our twelve purpose statements, which are as follows:
- To foster and promote choral singing
- To support and connect conductors through educational, musical and professional development opportunities
- To retain and grow an active and engaged membership
- To reach and serve new and more diverse populations, including underserved communities in our state
- To foster the next generation of choral musicians by providing opportunities, experiences and mentorship
- To honor and recognize our history, tradition and legacy
- To be innovative, reflective, relevant and communicative in meeting the needs of our membership
- To develop, support, connect and strengthen singing communities and to collaborate with other choral organizations in the state
- To increase awareness and visibility of AzACDA throughout the state
- To have a strong presence at and connection with the divisional and national levels of ACDA
- To disseminate professional news and information about choral music
- To provide models of excellence in performance, education and scholarship that inspire and edify
