We are thrilled to welcome you to Milwaukee for the 2026 Midwestern ACDA Conference! As we gather under the theme “Reflections of Us,” we invite you to arrive prepared, not just with your music and schedule, but with a spirit of generosity, professionalism, and shared purpose.
Below are important details to help you plan ahead and make the most of your conference experience:
Conference Locations
• All performances (Honor Choirs & Featured Choir Concerts) will take place at the Pabst Theater.
• All interest sessions, reading sessions, exhibits, and registration will take place at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
• There is no shuttle service between venues, so please plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel.
Transportation
• No conference shuttle service will be provided.
• Please arrange your own transportation between hotels, venues, and the airport.
• Carpooling and rideshare services are encouraged.
WiFi & Connectivity
• The conference will not provide dedicated WiFi access.
• Please plan to use a personal hotspot or access your hotel’s WiFi (if available).
• Download the conference app, schedules, and digital materials in advance whenever possible.
Planning ahead will ensure a smoother experience for everyone.
Registration & Access
• Pick up your badge and materials early.
• Your badge is required for entry into all sessions and performances.
Reading Sessions
• Printed music will be provided for reading sessions.
• Quantities are limited and distributed first come, first served.
• Please arrive early.
• Reading packets are for session participants only. Please do not stop by to collect music and leave. Let’s model collegiality and professionalism.
Concert Etiquette
• Arrive early and remain for the entirety of performances.
• Silence devices.
• Minimize movement during performances.
• Support conductors, composers, and singers with your full presence.
Professionalism, Respect & Community
This conference has been created by an extraordinary team of volunteers who have sacrificed time away from their families, jobs, and personal commitments to create this special gathering in Milwaukee. If you feel compelled, please offer a word of gratitude. It matters.
Inevitably, something may not go as planned. A schedule may shift. A room may change. You may feel frustrated.
When that happens:
• Choose kindness.
• Extend grace.
• Express frustration constructively to a trusted colleague or friend.
The Conference Committee will not tolerate verbal or physical altercations or any form of unprofessional behavior. Appropriate action will be taken, including removal from the conference, if necessary.
How we show up reflects who we are.
Under the theme “Reflections of Us,” let us demonstrate the very best of our profession (professionalism, generosity, and mutual respect).
Enjoy Milwaukee
Take time to enjoy Milwaukee’s local restaurants. We hope you leave inspired, renewed, and reminded why this work matters.
We look forward to gathering, singing, learning, and leading together.
See you in Milwaukee!