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The 2021 Convention will be held July 7-9, 2021, at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Topeka, KS.

New for 2021: All Thursday sessions will focus on music and teaching strategies for beginning singers (elementary-high school)

The Summer Convention is the annual highlight of the Kansas Choral Directors Association.  The convention offers members of KCDA the opportunity to network and grow as musicians through interest sessions, reading sessions, concerts, and much more.
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CONVENTION HEADLINERS

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Dr. Marques Garrett 
Assistant Professor of Music in Choral Activities, University of Nebraska
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Emily Crocker
Founder/Music Director Emeritus, Milwaukee Children’s Choir & Vocal Arts Academy
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Dr. Giselle Wyers
Chair Voice/Choral, University of Washington
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Matthew Christopher Shepard
Te Deum Chamber Choir, Kansas City

READING SESSIONS

1: Elevate with Holiday/Winter Pieces
2: Headliner Matthew Shepard: Approachable Music from the 20th /21st Century Giants

3: Explore a Theme: Sun, Moon, & Stars

4a: Entry Level Choirs: Unison/2-pt/Children’s Choirs

4b: Employable Music for Small (1A-3A) High School Choirs

5: Headliner Emily Crocker: Lit that Educates and Entertains

6a: Engaging New Music for Middle School Choir

6b: Extraordinary Music for Advanced HS/College

7: Enriching Repertoire for 2020-21 Honor Choirs

8a: Enchanting Music for Treble Choirs

8b: Empowering Music for Tenor/Bass Choirs

9: Headliner Dr. Marques Garrett

10a: Electrify with Pop/Broadway/Jazz Selections

10b: Enjoy New Selections from MusicSpoke

UPCOMING CONVENTION DATES

July 7-9, 2021
July 6-8, 2022

PERFORMANCES

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KCDA All-State Soprano Alto Choir | Giselle Wyers, clinician
Friday, July 9, 7:30pm
Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Topeka, KS
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KCDA All-State Tenor Bass Choir | Matthew Shepard, clinician
Friday, July 9, 7:30pm
Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Topeka, KS

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