Dear ACDA Arkansas Family,

It is with deep pride and unwavering optimism that I welcome you into another remarkable year of choral excellence in the Natural State. As we continue to grow, innovate, and inspire, our theme this year, “Stronger Together: One Voice, One Vision,” reminds us that our collective strength lies in our shared purpose.

Across the state, ACDA Arkansas members are doing extraordinary work…in schools, sanctuaries, communities, and concert halls. Our membership is strong, our passion is evident, and our impact is undeniable. This year, we’re not rebuilding, we’re rising, and we’re doing it together.

“One Voice” symbolizes our unity: a statewide community that speaks with integrity, sings with purpose, and leads with heart.

“One Vision” reflects our shared commitment: to artistic excellence, inclusive practice, meaningful collaboration, and continued professional growth.

ACDA Arkansas is more than a professional association, it is a movement of educators and musicians who believe that music can shape culture, transform lives, and build bridges. That’s what we’ll continue to champion this year, through festivals, conferences, professional development, honor choirs, and the daily work you do in your own rehearsal spaces.

So let us move forward together, encouraging one another, learning from one another, and singing with one voice toward a common vision. I’m honored to serve alongside you in this meaningful work, and I look forward to what we’ll accomplish together.

We are, and always will be, Stronger Together.

With gratitude and harmony,

Dr. Nick Farr