About Us

The mission of TCDA is to support and foster the success of Texas choral directors and music teachers and to instill a love of music in every Texas school, church, and community singer.

The purpose of TCDA:

• Secure and maintain statewide cooperation within the choral directing profession;
• Provide its members the finest in continuing educational activities;
• Encourage continued growth through intellectual and professional development;
• Provide clinics in conducting technique and vocal health;
• Preview newly released music through the Summer Convention and New Music Reading Clinic;
• Communicate timely and pertinent information to members through Texas Sings!, the official publication of TCDA, and through Choral Notes, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter;
• Provide a forum for choral directors to network through a member directory;
• Provide scholarships annually for students and for professionals in vocal music.

TCDA is approved by the State Board for Education Certification as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider.