About this event

Georgia ACDA is proud to host the All College Choir event during our Fall Conference. Collegiate students from across the state will come together to rehearse and make beautiful music under the direction of clinician coming soon. Following the treble honor performance, the All College Choir participants will present a concert showcasing their talent and hard work. Come join for us a wonderful day of music making.

Eligibility

All singers and their collegiate directors need to be current ACDA members. Collegiate directors are invited to bring up to 2 balanced quartets to represent your college/university.

HONOR CHOIR COST

The cost to participate in this event is $40 per singer. This will include the event, professional instrumental accompanists, as well as included GA-ACDA Conference Registration for all singers. Singers’ membership with ACDA is NOT included and they will need to purchase their own student membership ($15) through National ACDA. Music is NOT included, but students should have their own LEGAL copies of each piece of music as well as a pencil during rehearsal. Students need to have a black folder for performance and can bring their own choral folder from the university at the discretion of the collegiate director.

All College Choir Repertoire - LINKS

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Registration Process

All collegiate directors will add one “All College Choir Registration” to their cart. You will need to complete the form that pops up. Please note - you will be asked to provide each singer’s ACDA member number with the form. Proceed with checking out for $0

1. GA-ACDA will send directors an electronic invoice notating their confirmed numbers of singers. Directors may then choose to check out electronically or to mail a check. W-9s for GA-ACDA can be provided upon request.

2. Registration will close on Saturday, September 12th. When registering, directors may indicate if they would like to nominate more singers if space allows. Directors will be contacted directly if we are able to accommodate additional singers.

***If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to Karen Graffius at kgraffiu@westga.edu***

All College Choir Schedule

Thursday, October 1st

4:00-6:00pm Rehearsal 1 in Scott Hall

6:00-7:30pm Dinner on Your Own

7:30-10:00pm Rehearsal 2 in Scott Hall

Friday, October 2nd

8:00-10:00am Rehearsal 3, rehearsal space TBD

3:45pm Demo Choir for Conducting Masterclass

7:30pm Warm Up for Concert in Scott Hall

8:00pm Concert in Morgan Hall

Performance Attire

All singers will be asked to perform in their collegiate choral uniform or PROFESSIONAL concert black. Sleeves need to be at least to the elbow, black bottoms that reach the floor, and closed toed formal black shoes are expected. Singers not dressed appropriately will be asked to not perform.

Hotel Information

Established Blocks:

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Other Hotels:

• Hampton Inn Atlanta Kennesaw

• Hilton Garden Inn Kennesaw Town Center

• Tru by Hilton Atlanta NW Kennesaw

Friday Night Dinner Suggestions

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Note: There is a KSU home football game on the evening on October 2nd. We recommend that All College Choir students avoid eating dinner on Chastain Road as they may experience delays in service and road closures to and from dinner. There are plenty of dinner options on Wade Green Road or in Downtown Kennesaw.

Driving Directions / Parking information

Car Parking

KSU Central Parking Deck located at 525 Parliament Garden Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (circled in red).  Please park on the 3rd floor or higher to avoid getting a citation. The Bailey Performing Arts center (488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144) is approximately a 6-minute walk from the Central Parking Deck. Head west on Prillaman Way and look for signs that say GA-ACDA Conference.

Handicapped Parking: Any guests with a handicap tag may legally park in any handicap designated parking spot in any campus parking lot (including Lot D & E) – no KSU parking permit required.

Bus Drop-off:

All College Choir attendees arriving by bus should plan on being dropped off along Prillaman Way on the Bailey Center/Zuckerman Museum side - between Lot E and the 4-way stop at Owl Drive - across from the Visitor Lot.  If needed, loop around: take Owl Drive south, turn right on Bartow Ave, turn right on Campus Loop Rd, through the roundabout onto Prillaman Way again.  See attached map.

Bus Idling:

Buses will need to idle at the back of the First United Lutheran Church parking lot located at 3481 Campus Loop Rd Kennesaw, GA 30144.  Signage for this parking lot may be labeled “West Economy Lot”.  See map below.

Note: There is a KSU home football game on the evening on October 2nd. Parents, attendees, and spectators of the concert should avoid using Big Shanty 75 express lane to access campus and rather proceed to Chastain Road to avoid road closures due to the football game.