2023 ACDA Featured Session and Concert Titles

An exciting, unique arrangement of this wonderful African American spiritual, rich in texture and vibrancy and sure to invigorate any holiday concert! With or without the rap section, and supported by piano

The Chicago Tribune writes: "Moving among styles ranging from Lutheran hymnody to blues to Broadway, this modern-day Passion will move many listeners to tears even as it reaches beyond tragedy to peace,

Beautiful for treble choirs, this arrangement of Carnelia's solo song captures the dramatic and expressive elements of the melody and text. The lush accompaniment for piano or optional string quartet adds

From the motion picture "Selma," this inspirational song speaks of hope and looks to the future for healing in the midst of great division. This gospel-like setting offers comfort to the community and

Chausson's classic French art song is stunning in this arrangement for women's voices. The unique text explores the characteristics of the Greek goddess Hebe. Performed with either piano or harp

This powerful and inspirational piece with a dynamic piano accompaniment was composed for a performance at the 2011 Texas Music Educators Association Convention. This exuberant work will challenge your

As recorded by "New York Voices," this stellar arrangement by Darmon Meader may be performed with piano-only accompaniment, with jazz combo, or with full jazz ensemble. At the medium-advanced level, it will

"To sit and dream ... all you who are dreamers, too. Help me make our world anew. I reach out my hands to you." These transformative words penned by Langston Hughes beckon us to reach toward the dreams of a