Attention Junior High and Middle School Choir Teachers! Registration for our festival is now open! The purpose of the AzACDA Junior High School Choral Festival is to provide a positive and encouraging environment for junior high/middle school choirs to perform, receive constructive feedback from experienced choral educators, and enhance their musical skills. Participating choirs have an opportunity to refine their musicianship, support other choirs during their performances and enrich their interest in choral music. See below for details and registration, and please email Junior High R & R Chairs, Mike Jones and Selena Ryan with any questions at and .
Click Here to register for the AzACDA Junior High/Middle School Festival
Festival dates and locations:
Thursday, May 1st at Mesquite Junior High School. 130 W Mesquite St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Friday, May 2nd at Chandler Gilbert Community College. 2626 E. Pecos Rd. Chandler, AZ 85225
The clinicians for the 2025 festival are:
Jess Edelbrock, Tucson Girls Chorus
Nicky Manlove, Tucson Girls Chorus
Stephanie Brewer, Madison Simis Elementary School
Justin Jenkins, Moon Valley High School (Thursday only)
Tamara Krause, Sunnyslope High School (Friday only)
Timeline:
Wednesday, March 5, 2025: Application opening date
Friday, April 11, 2025: Application closing date
Monday, April 14, 2025: Final schedule sent to directors
Friday, April 18, 2025: Final date to cancel with refund
Friday, April 25, 2025: Payment deadline
Thursday, May 1, 2025 and Friday, May 2, 2025: Festival dates
Cost: $150 (with current ACDA membership) or $200 (non-members) will be charged per participating ensemble. Please email if you need to submit a quote to your district/organization in order to create a purchase order.
Payment Information: Mail checks to:
AzACDA
℅ Chris Granger, Treasurer
1601 N. Saba Street Unit 297
Chandler, AZ 85225
Other Details:
- Choirs grades 5-9
- Rated and Non-Rated options
- Adjudicators and clinic for each performing group
- Recordings for each performance
- Participation plaque (if rated it will be added at no additional charge)
This is a wonderful opportunity for your choir to perform and listen to choirs as well.