Soprano/Alto Choir
This honor choir opportunity is open to singers currently enrolled under the direction of a KCDA member in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in a junior high, high school, or community choir program in the state of Kansas.
This ensemble performs as part of the KCDA Summer Convention in 2026.
2025 Soprano/Alto Choir (pictured above)
Summer 2026 Honor Choir Information
Event Timeline
February 23, 2026 – Ready to receive new mp3 files on Festival Scores
March 22, 2026 – Online application completed (mp3 upload deadline)
March 30, 2026 – Audition fees due, ***$12 per student*** (postmark deadline)
April 11, 2026 – Judging completed
April 13, 2026 – Website notification of accepted singers
May 4, 2026 – Participation fees due, ***$75.00 per student*** (postmark deadline)
Audition Information
Festival Scores Audition Tag: FF6DFWK
Send Payment to:
Kansas Choral Directors Association
c/o Dwayne Dunn
4206 Tamarisk Court
Lawrence, KS 66047
Dr. Jaclyn Normandie, Clinician 2026
Dr. Jaclyn Normandie is an international conductor, presence mentor, and founder of Modern Conducting Academy and CEO SoundLab, where she coaches singers, conductors, and executives in vocal authority, confident communication, and embodied leadership. Her work bridges classical conducting with breath science, vocal technique, and somatic awareness—helping performers develop not only sound, but presence. She is the author of The Mindful Musician: Finding a Healthy Balance, a guide to sustainable performance through stress management, attention training, and whole-body musicianship. Originally trained as a classical conductor, Dr. Normandie earned her doctorate from the University of Michigan under Dr. Jerry Blackstone and has held faculty appointments at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oakland University. Choirs under her direction have performed internationally and at American Choral Directors Association National, Western, and Central Division conferences. Now based in Costa Rica, she leads retreats, ensembles, and professional intensives while continuing to teach and guest conduct across the U.S. and abroad. Her multidisciplinary background in yoga, martial arts, dance, and meditation informs her unique approach to vocal development—integrating breath, movement, mental focus, and emotional intelligence into musical leadership.
