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Congratulations to our 2026 Midwestern ACDA Performing Choirs! Click on each ensemble to read their biography. Angelica Cantanti Concert ChoirElizabeth Egger (Minnesota)Bowling Green State University Men's ChorusRichard Schnipke (Ohio) Central Michigan University Chamber SingersAmon Eady (Michigan) Chorale NouvEAUKate Larson (Wisconsin) The Detroit School of Arts Concert ChoirJulian Goods (Michigan) First Community Church Marble Cliff SingersAmy Johnston Blosser and C. Andrew Blosser (Ohio) Indian Trail High School and Academy ChoraleJohn Choi (Wisconsin) Isthmus Vocal EnsembleMichael McGaghie (Wisconsin) Lawrence University CantalaPhillip Swan (Wisconsin) Linn-Mar High School Bella VoceJack Jorgensen (Iowa) Luther College Nordic ChoirAndrew Last (Iowa) North Scott High School SingersLori Potts (Iowa) Stare at the SunA.J. Keller (Illinois) University of Wisconsin-Madison Concert ChoirMariana Farah (Wisconsin) Waukee High School A CappellaJeff Knutson (Iowa) We can't wait to celebrate their artistry and hard work…

We are thrilled to introduce the outstanding conductors leading our 2026 MWACDA Honor Choirs! These inspiring educators bring a wealth of experience as both conductors and teachers, and each is deeply committed to student-centered music-making. Click here to meet them!

Brandon JohnsonMWACDA Collegiate Choirs Coordinator Listen and explore 3 works recommend by Brandon Johnson, our Collegiate Choirs Coordinator! From Light to LightJ. Aaron McDermidCome to MeIly Matthew ManianoDziediet, Meitas! Laura Jēkabsone Read the article and listen to all of the pieces here!

James Quitman MulhollandProfessor Emeritus at the School of Music at the Jordan College of the Arts, Butler University My quest for beauty in life began rather early. Of course, the beauty of music, but also the beauty of literature, (poetry). I was an only child; my home was in Laurel Mississippi, (also the home of great soprano and friend Leontyne Price). For entertainment most evenings, my Father quoted poetry and my Mother played the piano and sang. I had a strong boy-soprano voice and soon I began joining in, and at nine began studying voice and piano. I memorized Dad’s favorite poems by rote. At twelve, I began studying composition with a young composer who returned to his home in Laurel after suffering a nervous breakdown while working on his doctorate. He was a “God-send” to…