About this event

Georgia ACDA will host an honor choir for students with treble voices in grades 5-9 on Friday, October 2, 2026, during the annual GA-ACDA Fall Conference. Students from across the state will enjoy a day on the Kennesaw State University campus in choral rehearsals with clinician coming soon. At the conclusion of the day, honor choir participants will present a concert showcasing their talent and hard work. Come join us for a wonderful day of music making.

Eligibility

Georgia ACDA Members are invited to bring up to six 5th-9th graders who show excellent, mature rehearsal behavior, a strong work ethic, and musical talent to the 2026 GA-ACDA Conference Honor Choir. All students will be expected to conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner. When registering, teachers may request voicings for their students (S1, S2, A, whatever is needed).  Teachers may request to have their students all on the same voice part or on different voice parts.  Voicing preferences will be honored on a first come, first served basis. Registration will close on Saturday, September 12th OR when we reach 100 singers. When registering, directors may indicate if they would like to nominate more than 6 students if space allows.  Directors will be contacted directly if we are able to accommodate additional singers. 

HONOR CHOIR COST

The cost to participate in the event is $40 per singer. This will include the event, practice tracks, and catered lunch on Friday, October 2nd. Practice tracks with quality vocal models will be emailed to directors after registration. Dinner is not included (see suggestions below). Music is not included (see link below), but students should have their own copy of each piece of music as well as a pencil during rehearsals.  

CHAPERONES

Nominating directors are encouraged to attend the GA-ACDA Fall Conference and will receive a registration discount for nominating students. Honor choir students will need to be supervised during breaks and meals by a responsible adult from each school while on the KSU campus. Directors who attend the GA-ACDA conference should plan on supplying a chaperone for their honor choir students.

Conference Registration Discount

$65 2-day conference registration (normally $75-$100) when you register 3 honor choir students. You may choose at checkout if you would like to include director registration on your invoice.

All discounts end on Saturday, September 12th.

Honor Choir Repertoire

Order your music from JW PEPPER (link coming soon)

*Music should be memorized prior to the event. 

Honor Choir Schedule- Friday, October 2nd

Registration and Rehearsals will take place in the Scott Rehearsal Hall, which is located in the Bailey Performing Arts Center.

8:35 Registration Opens

9:00 Rehearsal 

10:15 Break

10:30 Rehearsal

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Rehearsal 

2:30 Break

2:45 Rehearsal

3:45 Break

4:00 Sound Check in Morgan Hall

5:00 Dinner

7:00 Concert Session begins 

7:30 Places

8:00 Concert

Student Dress

School-appropriate comfortable and casual attire during the day - students may wear school shirts if desired and we recommend close-toed shoes. Performance attire will be all black: floor length black bottoms (pants, skirt, dress, etc.), black shoes, and a black short or long-sleeved top. If possible, please refrain from wearing tank tops, ripped jeans, or tennis shoes to the performance. School embroidered uniform tops are permitted, so long as they are solid black in all other areas but the logo.

Hotel Information

Established Blocks:

coming soon

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 Honor 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.

Information needed when registering:

Director’s ACDA Membership Number

Director’s First & Last Name

School

Email Address

Contact Phone Number

Student’s First Name, Last Name

Student Voice Part S1, S2, or A

Student Height in Inches

Dietary Restrictions

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 honor choir attendees arriving by bus should plan on being dropped off at the Bailey Center bus stop on Prillaman Way (between Lot E and the 4-way stop at Owl Drive - across from the Visitor Lot) and then should immediately head to bus parking until time for pickup.  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 may park at the KSU Center, which is located at 3333 Busbee Drive (just past Cracker Barrel) – please have buses park in the back of the lot out of the way of regular traffic flow.