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From kindergarten through graduate school, in every genre, across seven states: SWACDA connects choral directors with fresh ideas, great repertoire, and each other, every month of the year.
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November 15 · Latest Issue
The Southwestern Connection, Volume 3.5

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Thursday, November 19 · 7:00 PM CST
World Music & Culture: Beyond the Familiar
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Something New Every Month

Between conferences, SWACDA keeps you inspired with fresh ideas, repertoire, and colleagues from across the region.
World Music & Culture: Beyond the Familiar, an online meet and greet with Dr. Yoojin Muhn and Dr. Joshua Oppenheim, Thursday, November 19, 7:00 PM CST

Online Meet & Greet

World Music & Culture: Beyond the Familiar

Join Dr. Yoojin Muhn, SWACDA World Music & Cultures R&R Chair, and President Dr. Joshua Oppenheim for a relaxed conversation about pieces we’ve enjoyed, music we’re curious about, and repertoire we’d love to explore with our singers. No formal presentation, no prep, and no pressure to share. Come hang out, ask anything, and meet other members!
Thursday, November 19 · 7:00 PM CST · Online
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The Southwestern Connection

Our monthly newsletter, with articles and repertoire from our R&R Chairs.
New issue on the 15th of every month

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Webinars

Online sessions on topics from across the choral world.
Next: World Music & Culture: Beyond the Familiar, Thursday, November 19, 7:00 PM CST
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What's Your Story

President Joshua Oppenheim’s podcast, sharing the stories of choral musicians.
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Repertoire Lists

Suggested literature from our R&R Chairs, for every type of choir.
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Insights & Ideas

Summaries and takeaways from our R&R Chairs’ newsletter articles, with links to read each one in full.
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Quick tips, ideas, and news, all year long.
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Joshua Oppenheim, SWACDA President

A Welcome from Our President

Every Voice Has a Story

I’m honored to serve as SWACDA President for 2026 to 2028. My goals for our region:

  • Make SWACDA something you experience year-round, not just at conference time
  • Build a strong foundation for our younger and early-career members
  • Open doors, so every member’s story and insight can be heard
  • Reach beyond our profession and bring more people into choral music
Joshua Oppenheim
SWACDA President, 2026 to 2028
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The Southwestern Region

From the plains of Kansas to the mountains of Colorado, from the heart of Texas to the pueblos of New Mexico, SWACDA connects choral directors across seven states.
We share ACDA’s mission to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy. Every two years, our region comes together to live out that mission in person.
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Our seven states

Arkansas
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Kansas
Missouri
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
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