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 2008 Recipients
Outstanding Choral Publication
Sing Better As You Age by Dr. Victoria Meredith; published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing Inc.
Outstanding Choral Work
Now Goth Sonne Under Wode by Allan Bevan, for soprano solo, narrator, SATB chorus, organ and orchestra.
Outstanding Choral Recording
Circle of Compassion, Chor Leoni Men's Choir; Diane Loomer, conductor; Jonathan Quick, recording producer; Cypress Choral Recordings
Outstanding or Innovative Sponsorship
Healing Voices Recording Project: Chor Leoni Men's Choir
Outstanding Choral Event
Poetry and Music Project—Oriana Women's Choir
Outstanding Thesis or Dissertation
Toward Musical Independence: Metacognitive Strategies Employed by Young Choristers Engaged in National Reading Tasks by Marlene Nolet
Distinguished Service Award
Barbara Clark (Ottawa, ON)
Her Honour The Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman (Charlottetown, PEI)
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
NEW CATEGORY for 2010: Student Writing Award (Undergraduate)
Nomination Deadline for 2010 Awards: February 15, 2010
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.