OkCDA is proud to recognize a Director of Distinction each year. The award recipient is selected from those nominated each year. To submit a nominee, please complete the Nomination Form. Nominations must be submitted by May 31st.
OkCDA also offers scholarship for undergraduate and graduate work for those studying voice and/or conducting. To apply, please complete the appropriate scholarship application. Applications are due by May 31st.
Director of Distinction
Director of Distinction recipients should exemplify the following characteristics:
- Active involvement in choral music in Oklahoma
- Consistent and current ACDA/OkCDA membership and active participation
- Consistent high performance and literature standards
- Outstanding leadership in choral music earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and students alike
- A record of service to ACDA/OkCDA through offices held, committee work, etc.
- Deadline – May 31st
To see a list of past recipients, click here
To nominate a colleague, click here
Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Procedure:
- This one-year scholarship is $500 (as OCDA funds are available)
- Applicant must attend college within Oklahoma
- Applicant must be studying in a vocal area or in conducting
- Applicant must commit to be in the education field for 3-5 years following graduation
- Applicant must supply documentation of how the money is used
- The check from OCDA will be sent directly to the college; applicant must supply mailing instructions
- Recipient may apply for additional scholarships as needed
- All applicants will be contacted by email of acceptance/rejection within two (2) weeks of deadline by OkCDA
- Deadline – May 31st
To apply for the undergraduate scholarship, click here
Graduate Scholarship
Application Procedure:
- This one-year scholarship is $500 (as OCDA funds are available)
- Applicant must attend college within Oklahoma
- Applicant must be studying in a vocal area or in conducting
- Applicant must commit to be in the education field for 3-5 years following graduation
- Applicant must supply documentation of how the money is used
- The check from OCDA will be sent directly to the college; applicant must supply mailing instructions
- Recipient may apply for additional scholarships each year;
- All applicants will be contacted by email of scholarship within two (2) weeks of deadline
- Applicant must accept the scholarship within one week of announcement
- Deadline – May 31st
To apply for the graduate scholarship, click here