Texas Choral Directors Association

10/16/2026

🏆Recognize Choral Excellence | TCDA Award Nominations

Do you know a colleague or mentor who inspires, uplifts, and leads by example? TCDA’s annual awards honor the exceptional directors and educators who make a lasting impact on our community.

Help us celebrate their dedication! Submit your nominations starting November 1st.

10/15/2026

We’d like to thank your lunch and hospitality sponsors for supporting the TCDA 2026 Fall Professional Development Workshops 💕🎶. We appreciate your support and generosity!

Tuxedo Connect
RBFCU
Romeo Music
Team Spirit Athletics
Dallas Baptist University
InstaRaise

We’d also like to announce our 2027 TCDA Award Nominations open Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027 on tcda.net!

Stay tuned, more details on each award category will be posted tomorrow!

10/13/2026

TITLE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Pender’s Music Co.

We want to extend a huge thank you to Pender’s Music Co. for serving as our Title Sponsor for the TCDA 2026 Fall Professional Development Workshops! Their support plays a significant role in empowering music educators across Texas.

Pender’s makes it easy to support your music classroom with a vast selection of sheet music and digital resources. As a special offer for TCDA members:
🎶 10% OFF & FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100
⏳ Valid through: June 1, 2027
🏷️ Promo Code: TCDA2627
Explore their complete collection of print music and digital downloads today!
📞 Phone: 800-772-5918
🌐 Website: www.penders.com

Thank you again to Pender’s Music Co. for standing behind TCDA and music education!

10/12/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Houston and Dallas! 💙

To our amazing presenters: thank you for so generously sharing your time, wisdom, and hearts with us.

And to everyone who attended: your energy, warmth, and passion for this work are what make the TCDA community so special! 💕🎶

See you all next time! ✨

10/11/2026

FINAL CALL FOR PRESENTERS!

Help shape the next TCDA conference! We’re making one last push for session proposals and we want to hear from YOU.

We’re especially looking for impactful sessions in:
✨ Elementary Choral
✨ Worship Music
✨ Collegiate / Entering the Profession
✨ Sustaining the Artist/Teacher

Don’t miss your chance to present and connect with choral directors from across Texas. Submit your proposal before the window closes!

10/09/2026

Fall is here, and so is our TCDA Fall Professional Development Workshop! 🍁🎶. We hope to see you all at our Houston and Dallas locations 💕. Don’t forget to tag us and share any posts throughout the day!

10/08/2026

🚨 EXTRA TIME ALERT! 🚨

Good news! The deadline for 2027 Clinic Submissions and Performing Group Applications has been extended.
You now have until Sunday, October 11th, 2026, at midnight to polish those proposals and submit your groups!

10/08/2026

Big shoutout to the amazing sponsors making the TCDA 2026 Fall Development Workshops possible! 🙌🏼✨

Your support helps us bring top-tier training and connections to our community. We are so grateful for your partnership!

Missed the deadline to sign up? Register on-site with a credit card, check, or PO! Hope to see you all there 💕🎶

10/05/2026

Submit today! Submissions will be closing soon

https://tcda.net/clinic-performing-group-submissions/

🔥 Ready to take the main stage at TCDA 2027?

Whether you’ve got a game-changing clinic topic or a performing ensemble that deserves the spotlight, we want to hear from you. Proposals for the 2027 TCDA Summer Convention are officially open September 9th!

We’re looking for:
🎶Clinicians with fresh ideas and practical wisdom
🎶Performing groups ready to inspire choral directors across Texas

Got something great to share? Drop your proposal at www.tcda.net and let’s make 2027 incredible together. 🎶

09/30/2026

🎶 BIG NEWS, TEXAS CHORAL FAMILY! 🎶

We’re thrilled to introduce the new TCDA Choral Resource Committee (CRC) and our incredible Resource Leads! 🎼✨

Whether you need curated repertoire, rehearsal tools, or pedagogical guides, our leads are here to support your classroom.

👇🏼Drop a 🎶 in the comments to welcome our inaugural team!