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CoACDA Summer Conference
Schedule At-a-Glance
Monday, July 20th, 2026
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TimeFELLOWSHIP HALLMILLER CENTERSANCTUARYCHOIR ROOM
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8:30 AMRegistration Open & Breakfast sponsored by Bob Rodgers Travel - grab a bite in the Heritage Center!
Foyer
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8:45 AMWelcome & Singing!
Julia Dale & Dr. Derrick Fox
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9:00 AMHeadliner Session:
Leadership in Action - Building Confidence, Communication, and Culture
Dr. Derrick Fox
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9:15 AM
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9:30 AM
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9:45 AM
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10:00 AMBreak
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10:10 AMHeadliner Session:
The Choral Director as the Voice Teacher
Dr. Derrick Fox
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10:30 AM
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10:45 AM
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11:00 AM
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11:10 AMBreak
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11:20 AMHeadliner Session:
The P.A.S.S.I.O.N.A.T.E Choral Directors Guide to Longevity in the Classroom
Dr. Derrick Fox		Reading Session:
Church/Community
Adam Waite
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11:45 AM
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12:00 PM
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12:15 PMLunch
On Site Lunch in the Fellowship Hall (Pre-Registration lunch option required)
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12:30 PM
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12:45 PM
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1:00 PM
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1:15 PMHeadliner Session:
Developing Relevant, Responsive and Purposeful Pedagogical Practices
Dr. Derrick Fox
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1:30 PM
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1:45 PM
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2:00 PM
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2:15 PM
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2:25 PMInterest Session:
The Why Behind the What - Motivation-Informed Strategies for the Choral Classroom
Dr. Seth Pendergast		Interest Session:
Jewish Choral Music - How to Program it, and Why it Matters
Dr. Coreen Duffy
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2:45 PM
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3:00 PM
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3:15 PM
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3:25 PMHappy Snack Time: Join us in the Heritage Center!
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3:45 PMRoundtable Discussions:
Facilitated Networking Groups
Community, Church Choir Directors and more..!		Interest Session:
Building Choral Artistry in Every Rehearsal
Dr. Nathan Payant		Roundtable Discussions:
Facilitated Networking Groups
Community, Church Choir Directors and more..!
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4:00 PM
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4:15 PM
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4:35 PMClosing Sing
Dr. Clelyn Chapin
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4:45 PM
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5:00 PM
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5:15 PM
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5:30 PM
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5:45 PM
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