National Choral Awards
These awards were established in 1988 to honour outstanding contributions to Canadian choral music. The awards are presented every two years in recognition of outstanding work during the previous two seasons.
Categories and 2010 Recipients
Outstanding Choral Publication
Elmer Iseler Choral Visionary by Walter Pitman; published by Dundurn Press
Outstanding Choral Work
The Stars Point The Way by Mark Sirett
Outstanding Choral Recording
Shadowland, DaCapo Chamber Choir directed by Leonard Enns; Recording Producer: Earl McCluskie; Recording Company: Chestnut Hall Music; Engineer: Ed Marshall, Marshall Arts Productions
Outstanding or Innovative Sponsorship
Cypress Choral Music
Outstanding Choral Event
Brown Eagle, Black Raven–Cantabile Choirs of Kingston
Outstanding Thesis or Dissertation
Adult Community Choirs: Toward a Balance Between Leisure Participation and Musical Achievement by Rachel Rensink-Hoff
Distinguished Service Award
Diane Loomer, C.M.
Dr. Richard (Dick) Loomer
Student Writing Award – Undergraduate (Established in 2010)
No Submissions
View complete listing of previous recipients:
Outstanding Choral Publication
Outstanding Choral Work
Outstanding Choral Recording
Outstanding or Innovative Sponsorship
Outstanding Choral Event
Outstanding Thesis or Dissertation
Distinguished Service Award
Nomination Deadline for 2012 Awards: TBA
Nomination Form available here.
Quarter Notes — ACCC 25-year Club
Inaugurated in 2004 as part of ACCC’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations, the club pays tribute to those members who have reached the 25-year milestone in their conducting career. See Honourees.
Half Notes — ACCC 50-year Club (Choirs)
Commencing in 2010, ACCC honours choirs who have been in continuous existence for 50 or more years. See Choir Honourees.