Are you a high school, community college, or university student interested in the choral music profession?
CMEA / CCDA / SCVA CHORAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY @ CASMEC February 2-3, 2024 Sacramento, CA |
The Choral Leadership Academy (CLA) offers two days of musical and educational activities to students who demonstrate an interest in the music profession.
Group sessions inspire confidence and build camaraderie among choral musicians of the next generation. CLA invites high school, community college, and university music education majors to work together with choral professionals including 2024 Headliner, Dr. Sharon Paul! |
Participant Expectations
The 2024 CLA invites the very best choral musicians in the state, who may also become our next generation of music educators and conductors. Each singer should demonstrate the highest level of musicianship, exceptional work habits, and a passion for choral music. All participating singers are from choirs whose directors are members of CCDA, CMEA, or SCVA. Students may also have their own ACDA Student Membership. |
Overview of Schedule
Friday, Feb 2 Registration begins at 8am, followed by a day of sessions, group activities, singing, lunch, singing, dinner, more singing! Saturday, Feb 3 Morning sessions, singing, lunch, honor choir performances, send off and wrap up by 5pm |
Choral Leadership Academy timeline
November 2023 CLA information packet and online application will be available on the CCDA website.
Before December 10, 2023 SAVE!! ONLY $99 for early bird REGISTRATION.
Registration after December 10, 2023 Still $99 Early bird price!
Register by January 7, 2024 Please note: Late registration may not be able to guarantee a t-shirt or music packet
January 8, 2024 Registered singers and directors receive information via email. (Participants will be accepted on a first come/first served basis, but leadership reserves the right to ensure that a balanced choral ensemble is created.)
IMPORTANT: Make your housing and transportation arrangements right away! Hotels near the convention center will fill up quickly.
January 19, 2024 Liability forms, High school student permissions, and chaperone forms due.
January 8 – February 2, 2024 All CLA participants and directors receive email updates regarding the event.
February 2-3, 2024 The Choral Leadership Academy is held in Sacramento during the California All State Music Education Conference (CASMEC), which runs from February 2-3, 2024. Participating CLA students will receive free admittance to attend all sessions before and after CLA begins!
Before December 10, 2023 SAVE!! ONLY $99 for early bird REGISTRATION.
Registration after December 10, 2023 Still $99 Early bird price!
Register by January 7, 2024 Please note: Late registration may not be able to guarantee a t-shirt or music packet
January 8, 2024 Registered singers and directors receive information via email. (Participants will be accepted on a first come/first served basis, but leadership reserves the right to ensure that a balanced choral ensemble is created.)
IMPORTANT: Make your housing and transportation arrangements right away! Hotels near the convention center will fill up quickly.
January 19, 2024 Liability forms, High school student permissions, and chaperone forms due.
January 8 – February 2, 2024 All CLA participants and directors receive email updates regarding the event.
February 2-3, 2024 The Choral Leadership Academy is held in Sacramento during the California All State Music Education Conference (CASMEC), which runs from February 2-3, 2024. Participating CLA students will receive free admittance to attend all sessions before and after CLA begins!