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The Kansas Choral Directors Association (KCDA) Young Director Award is given to a deserving choral director who has completed no more than five years of directing.  Candidates for this award should exhibit characteristics of master conductors and have demonstrable influence on their choir(s), shown by quality of literature and performance, size and growth of the choral program, and achievement at festivals and performances.  Candidates may be nominated by their peers or by an administrator.  Nominations are to be submitted by letter or e-mail to the KCDA president, outlining the nominee’s accomplishments.  The award recipient will be selected by the KCDA board of directors.  Submissions are due by May 1 of each calendar year; the award will be presented at the KCDA Summer Convention.  Submissions for the 2009 KCDA Young Director Award should be sent to:  Johnny Matlock, KCDA President; 217 W. 24th Street, Hays, KS  67601; or by e-mail to jmatlock@usd489.com.