2022 - 2023 Conventions

The first two TCDA Conventions were held in Dallas, and all Conventions since have been held in San Antonio. Following is a recap of each Convention since 1955. This information was taken from Convention Programs and other archival references in the TCDA offices in Austin. Special thanks to former TCDA Executive Secretary J Marvin Pollard for gathering information from TCDA’s early years.

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2022 • 67th Annual Convention

Officers

President, Carolyn Cruse
Past President, Thomas Rinn
College/Community VP, Jessica Napoles
High School VP, Ryan Forkner
MS/JH VP, Audrey De La Cruz
Elementary VP, Sarah Reyes
Church VP, Allen Hightower
Secretary, Nicholas Likos
Executive Director, Sharon Lott

Student Conductors

• Alexis Hughes
• Andrea Sanchez - Stephen F. Austin State University
• Brittney Stainbrook - Texas Tech University
• Caitlin Hoffman - Tarleton State
• Gabrielle Swinton - Baylor University
• Hasoo Eun - University of North Texas
• Josie Mueller
• Klint Fabian - UT San Antonio
• Lilly Boessen - Austin College
• Matthew Wortham-Merritt - Southern Methodist University
• Nicholas Peña - Texas A&M Commerce
• Sadie Chamberlain - University of Houston
• Susana Maldonado - Texas A&M Kingsville
• Sydney LePage - University of Mary Hardin Baylor
• Augusto Vinicius Juárez Vieira - UT El Paso
  

Headliners/Sessions

• Dr. Angela Kasper, ELEM: Is There an APP For That? Acquiring, Preparing and Presenting World Music to Choirs
• Dr. Sharon Paul, ALL: Creative Teaching: Imagination and the Joy of Discovery
• Dr. Sharon Paul, ALL: Maintaining Engagement in a Distracted World: The Benefits of Problem Solving
• Dr. Jeffery Redding, MS/JH: Strategies for Motivation and Inspiration

Clinicians/Sessions

• Arianna Astudillo, MS/JH RS: Multicultural Gems for the MS/JH Treble Choir
• Jason Brown, MS/JH RS: Multicultural Gems for the MS/JH Treble Choir
• Mica Bull, ELEM/MS/JH/HS: 12 Non-Traditional Tools for Teaching Tone
• Emily Brackney, ELEM RS: Tried, True, and New! 2-Part Singing for Elementary and NV Middle School
• Stephen Carrell, CH: Worship Service Renewal and Sustaining the Worship Leader
• Victor Johnson, ELEM RS: “TNT” - Texts and Tunes to “Ignite” Your Unison/2-Part Choirs
• Evan Brown, HS RS: Hook, Line, and Singer: Repertoire to Get Students Hooked on Choir
• Jason Forte, HS RS: Hook, Line, and Singer: Repertoire to Get Students Hooked on Choir
• Arielle Sword, HS RS: Hook, Line, and Singer: Repertoire to Get Students Hooked on Choir
• Nick Standish, ELEM/MS/JH/COLL: You're a New Teacher...Now What? Things They Don't Teach You in College
• Hayley Scoggins, ELEM/MS/JH/COLL: You're a New Teacher...Now What? Things They Don't Teach You in College
• Mary Cowart, ELEM/MS/JH/HS/COLL: Reagan Rhythm Regiment
• Christian De La Cruz, ELEM/MS/JH/HS/COLL: Reagan Rhythm Regiment
• Gavin Magee, ELEM/MS/JH/HS/COLL: Reagan Rhythm Regiment
• Dr. Yoojin Muhn, CH RS: Anthems for the Smaller Church Choir
• Dr. Paul Magyar, CH RS: Anthems for the Smaller Church Choir
• Kelsey Scheuerman, ELEM: Pop Music in the Elementary Music Room
• Jennifer Agbu, MS/JH RS: Multicultural Gems for the MS/JH Tenor-Bass Choir
• Tommie Trinh, MS/JH RS: Multicultural Gems for the MS/JH Tenor-Bass Choir
• Charnele Romero, HS: Choir is Life: Leading Your Choir Communities to Success
• Zachary Steele, MS/JH/HS: Dream Team Dynamics: Reevaluating Our Roles to Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Co-Director Team
• Will McLean, HS/Coll RS: A New American RS
• McKenna Stenson, HS/Coll RS: A New American RS
• Dr. Eric Nelson, CH: Sacred Music: Artistry and Meaning
• Rebecca Puckett, ELEM: "I Studied Band… You Want Me to Teach What?" Instrumentalists' Guide to Elementary Choir
• Reginal Wright, MS/JH: Free Commissioned Pieces for Your Title I Middle School Choirs from Fort Worth Chorale!
• Victor Johnson, MS/JH: Free Commissioned Pieces for Your Title I Middle School Choirs from Fort Worth Chorale!
• Christi Jones, MS/JH: Free Commissioned Pieces for Your Title I Middle School Choirs from Fort Worth Chorale!
• Carol Pyle, MS/JH: Free Commissioned Pieces for Your Title I Middle School Choirs from Fort Worth Chorale!
• Evan Ramos, MS/JH: Free Commissioned Pieces for Your Title I Middle School Choirs from Fort Worth Chorale!
• Carlos Saenz, MS/JH: Free Commissioned Pieces for Your Title I Middle School Choirs from Fort Worth Chorale!
• Jason Mincy, ELEM: Brain Break Bonanza
• Sarah Cook, ELEM: Brain Break Bonanza
• Patricia Neighbors, CH RS: Newer Sacred Classics: 2010-2022
• Mike Ware, CH RS: Newer Sacred Classics: 2010-2022
• Denise Eaton, MS/JH: Creating Teaching Materials for Sequential Skill Building at the Middle Level
• Deidre Douglas, MS/JH: Creating Teaching Materials for Sequential Skill Building at the Middle Level
• Dave Schaefer, HS: Simple Classroom Management Strategies
• Michael Zook, HS: TCDA Student Leadership Day -- Now What?!
• Stephen Carrell, CH: Music Ministry Panel: Loving, Serving, Leading
• Dr. Greg Hobbs, CH: Music Ministry Panel: Loving, Serving, Leading
• Jon Johnson, CH: Music Ministry Panel: Loving, Serving, Leading
• Dr. Paul Magyar, CH: Music Ministry Panel: Loving, Serving, Leading
• Dr. Yoojin Muhn, CH: Music Ministry Panel: Loving, Serving, Leading
• Paricia Neighbors, CH: Music Ministry Panel: Loving, Serving, Leading
• Mike Ware, CH: Music Ministry Panel: Loving, Serving, Leading
  

Publisher Reading Sessions

• Publisher RS - Oxford University Press, Seasonal & SacredPublisher RS - Walton, New Works from Walton Music
• Publisher RS - ECS/Morningstar (sacred)
• Publisher RS - Hal Leonard, The Best of Hal Leonard College & Community Choral
• Publisher RS - Earlene Rentz, Masters, Shakers, Folks, and More
• Publisher RS - Graphite, New Titles to Diversify Your Repertoire
• Publisher RS - Choristers' Guild, Mission Possible! Singable Solutions for Developing Choirs
• Publisher RS - GIA, New Sacred Music from GIA
• Publisher RS - Hal Leonard, The Best of Hal Leonard HS Concert
• Publisher RS - BriLee/Carl Fischer, Rebuild and Develop with Quality Repertoire
• Publisher RS - Excelsia, New Music featuring Choral Editor, Jamey Ray
• Publisher RS - Heritage, New Music for Elementary and Middle School Choirs
• Publisher RS - Laura Lewis Fine Art, Goodbye Bitter Root:  A Journey to Forgiveness
• Publisher RS - Hal Leonard, The Best of Hal Leonard/Shawnee Press MS & JH
• Publisher RS - Excelcia, New Music Featuring Music from Derric Johnson, Voctave & Pinkzebra
• Publisher RS - Alfred, In Perfect Harmony: New 2-Part Treble Chorals
• Publisher RS - Choristers' Guild, Sacred
• Publisher RS - ECS/Morningstar, New Music for HS and Collegiate Choirs
• Publisher RS - Heritage, New Music for High School Choirs
• Publisher RS - Alliance Music; New Publications from Alliance Music
• Publisher RS - Hal Leonard, HS Pop, Show, & Jazz
• Publisher RS - Alfred, Meet Me in the Middle:  New Repertoire for MS and JH Choirs

Accompanists

• Manahara Virasinha
• Carla Lindberg
• Kelsey Scheuerman Helton
• Robin Brockway
• Kelly Pfaffenberger
• Jennifer Franz-Melady
• Karen Clark
• Jimmy Baas
• Susan Kheshtinejad
• Jennifer Zaccagni

Performing Groups

• NATION, Timothy Takach & Jocelyn Hagen
• Suono Chamber Choir, Alexander Bruce, conductor
• Highland Park Chorale, Dr. Greg Hobbs, conductor
  

Featured Video Performance Groups

• The Mustang Chorale, Stewart Elementary, Montgomery; Edward Gibson, conductor; Ms. Ting Ting Yao, pianist
• Trinity Springs Middle School Varsity Treble Choir, Keller; Clinton Hardy, conductor
• Alvin High School A Cappella Choir; Levi Duncan, conductor
• Tennyson Middle School Varsity Mixed Choir; Jacob Garcia, conductor
• Arlington Master Chorale; Randy Jordan, conductor
• Blue Print, Flower Mound High School; Lindsay Swartwood, conductor
• Hebron A Cappella Choir, Carrollton; Alexander Carr, conductor
• Kingsborough Middle School Combined Treble Singers, Harlandale; Lisa Owens, conductor; Kathy Mayer, pianist
• Brennan High School Mixed Choir, San Antonio; Jimmy Garrett, conductor
• Awaken Ensemble, Arlington; Sean Hale, conductor

2022 Scholarship Recipients

• Mary Ann & Art Winden Scholarship ($4000) - Jay Teamer, Stephen F. Austin University
• General Scholarship ($1200) - Miranda Watson, Angelo State University
  
• General Scholarship ($1200) - Elizabeth King, University of North Texas
  
• James Matheny Scholarship ($1000) & TCDA General Fund ($500) - Sarah Barrow, University of North Texas
  
• William Gorham Scholarship ($1,000) - James Bounds, Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Donald L. Bailey Endowed Scholarship ($1000) - Deanna Fitz, Stephen F. Austin University
  
• Jackie Cocke Scholarship ($1000) - Andrea Sanchez,Stephen F. Austin University
  
• Cloys Webb Scholarship ($1000) - Madison Montague, Stephen F. Austin University
  
• Past President Scholarship ($1200) - Nick Peña, Texas A&M University-Commerce
  
• Kathy Blair Memorial Scholarship ($1200) - Frankie Raquel Barazza, Stephen F. Austin University
  
• Kathy Blair Memorial Scholarship ($1200) - Madison Pfaffenberger, University of North Texas
  
• Kathy Hackett Memorial Scholarship ($2000) - Maryn West, University of North Texas
• Abbott IPCO Professional Scholarship ($500) & General Scholarship ($500) - Ken Sieloff, University of North Texas
• Jim & Glenda Casey Professional Scholarship ($500) & General Scholarship ($500) - De'Evin Johnson,  University of North Texas
  
• Gandy Ink Professional Scholarship ($1000) - Debbie Seitter, Texas Christian University
  
• TCDA Professional Scholarship ($1000) - Antoinette Harris, Texas Tech University
  
• TCDA Early Career Scholarship ($500) - Nick Standish
• TCDA Early Career Scholarship ($500) - Larrian Menifee
• TCDA Early Career Scholarship ($500) - Ignacio Cruz
• TCDA Early Career Scholarship ($500) - Rachel Klein

 2022 Award Recipients

Texas Choirmaster Award
Jo Sculock Dillard

Texas Choral Excellence Award
Michael Dean
Dinah Menger
Janwin Overstreet-Goode

Choral Director of Distinction Award
Kim Ahrens
Patrick Newcomb

Young Director of Distinction Award
Cameron Carnly
Aubrey Kistler
Tommie Trinh

Innovative Programming Award
Dr. Jonathan Palant

Choral Advocacy Award
Dr. Joey Martin

2023 • 68th Annual Convention

Officers

President, Carolyn Cruse
President-Elect, Mark Rohwer
College/Community VP, Suzanne Pence
High School VP, Ryan Forkner
MS/JH VP, Audrey De La Cruz
Elementary VP, Jackson Hill
Church VP, Robyn Hollimon
Secretary, Nicholas Likos
Executive Director, Sharon Lott

Student Conductors

• Ashley Adams – Baylor University
• Sterling French – Texas Tech University
• Amanda Golka – Angelo State University
• Macaela Gross – Southern Methodist University
• Evan June – Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Elizabeth King – University of North Texas
• Aislin Luther – Abilene Christian University
• Emma Madalina – University of Texas at San Antonio
• Meghan Reeves – Austin College
• Faith Singh – Lamar University
• Minh Tran – University of Texas Austin
• Sarah Watkins – University of Texas at Arlington
• Regina-Faith Wright – Tarleton State University
• Abe Villareal – Texas State University

Headliners/Sessions

• Dr. Charlotte Botha, MS/JH Conductor, Headliner; ELEM/MS/JH/HS: I am because you are: choral ubuntu (Marsha Carlisle Legacy Series)
• Dr. Gary Packwood, Directors Chorus Conductor, Headliner; MS/JH/HS/COLL/COMM: Building and Demonstrating Effective Pacing and Affirmative Instruction for Improving Focus and Retention in the Choral Rehearsal (Marsha Carlisle Legacy Series)
• Dr. Gary Packwood, Directors Chorus Conductor, Headliner; MS/JH/HS/COLL/COMM:Building and Demonstrating Effective Pacing and Affirmative Instruction for Improving Focus and Retention in the Choral Rehearsal (Marsha Carlisle Legacy Series)
• Liz Shepley, Elementary HC Conductor, Headliner; ELEM/MS/JH: Musical Fitness for Children: Essential Rehearsal Elements with Lifelong Benefits (Marsha Carlisle Legacy Series)
  

Clinicians/Sessions

• Dana Effler, CH/WOR: Big Tent Rehearsal Strategies: Meeting the Needs of All of Our Singers
• Dr. Keith Dye, MS/JH/HS/COLL/COMM: Do Your Students Really Know What You Think They Know?
• Megan Senter, MS/JH/HS: RS - Small School Gems 2.0: Music for Treble and Tenor-Bass Choirs
• Michael Matlock, MS/JH/HS: RS - Small School Gems 2.0: Music for Treble and Tenor-Bass Choirs
• Patrick Antinone, CH/WOR: Thinking Outside the Choir Loft: Creative Solutions for Smaller Church Choirs
• Michael Dean, CH/WOR: Thinking Outside the Choir Loft: Creative Solutions for Smaller Church Choirs
• Alicia Jones, CH/WOR: Thinking Outside the Choir Loft: Creative Solutions for Smaller Church Choirs
• Tammy Stallcup, CH/WOR: Thinking Outside the Choir Loft: Creative Solutions for Smaller Church Choirs
• Dr. Joey Martin, CH/WOR: Thinking Outside the Choir Loft: Creative Solutions for Smaller Church Choirs
• Andrew Steffan, MS/JH/HS: Needle in the Haystack: Repertoire Selection Hacks
• Kristin Likos, MS/JH: Put the Beat in Your Feet: Music Literacy for Young Singers
• Michael Groff, ELEM/MS/JH: RS - Flexible Gems for Unison and Two-Part Choirs
• Scott Carothers, MS/JH/HS: A Coaching Model to Cultivate Student-Led Growth
• Chuck Pineda, MS/JH/HS: A Coaching Model to Cultivate Student-Led Growth
• Jaime Trigo, MS/JH/HS: RS - A World of Song: MS/JH Tenor Bass Choir
• Amanda Ransom, MS/JH/HS: RS - A World of Song: MS/JH Tenor Bass Choir
• Patrick Antinone, CH/WOR: RS - Beyond Christmas & Easter: Selected Repertoire for Special Sundays
• Russell Farnell, CH/WOR: RS - Beyond Christmas & Easter: Selected Repertoire for Special Sundays
• Christopher Fiorini, MS/JH/HS: Auditioning Your Choir Program for Optimal Success
• Kelli King, ELEM: Elementary After School Choir; Create, Generate, Cultivate
• Stephen Hawthrone-Hill, MS/JH/HS: RS - A World of Song: MS/JH Treble Choir
• Lauren Albright, MS/JH/HS: RS - A World of Song: MS/JH Treble Choir
• Laura Farnell, ELEM/MS/JH/CH/WOR: RS - Children's Crossover Classics for Church (and School)
• Dr. Michael Murphy, MS/JH/HS: Teaching Musicality in the Rehearsal Through Conducting Gestures
• Denise Eaton, MS/JH/HS: Teaching Musicality in the Rehearsal Through Conducting Gestures
• Joseph Akers, CH/WOR: Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Self-Care for the Church Musician
• Travis Lowery, CH/WOR: Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Self-Care for the Church Musician
• Pauline Sexton, CH/WOR: Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Self-Care for the Church Musician
• Nyadia Thorpe, CH/WOR: Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Self-Care for the Church Musician
• Dr. Jolene Webster, CH/WOR: Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Self-Care for the Church Musician
• Justin Bair, CH/WOR: Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Self-Care for the Church Musician
• Angela Ramsey, ELEM/MS/JH: The Competitive Classroom
• Mary Jane Phillips, MS/JH/HS: Where the Wild Things Are - Taming the Tenor Bass Changing Voice Choir
• Alexander Bruce, MS/JH/HS: Belt it Out! Healthy Singing in Contemporary Styles
• Cynthia Douglas, MS/JH/HS: Belt it Out! Healthy Singing in Contemporary Styles
• Justin Langham, HS/COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: From Pit to Podium: Thoughts and Perspectives from Both Sides of the Baton
• Clinton Hardy, ELEM/MS/JH/HS: The Choir Chronicles Live Podcast Recording
• Jodi Coke, ELEM/MS/HS: The Choir Chronicles Live Podcast Recording
• Joe Estala, MS/JH/HS: Building A Powerhouse Choral Program in a Title I School
• Michael Vaughn, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: The Basics of Singing: Group Vocal Technique for the Volunteer Choir
• Jo Scurlock-Dilliard, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: Constructing a Community Chorus: Panel Discussion
• Ryan Heller, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: Constructing a Community Chorus: Panel Discussion
• Daniel Arredondo II, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: Constructing a Community Chorus: Panel Discussion
• Sean Hale, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: Constructing a Community Chorus: Panel Discussion
• Janwin Overstreet-Goode, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: Constructing a Community Chorus: Panel Discussion
• Neena Taylor, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: Constructing a Community Chorus: Panel Discussion
• Derrick Brookins, HS/COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: RS - I Can Tell the World: An In-Depth Choral Study of Lesser Known Negro Spirituals
• Heidi Bargsley, ELEM/MS/JH: Teaching Music Literacy through Choral Music
• J. Christine Le, ELEM/MS/JH/HS/COLL/COMM: RS - A World of Song: Sing Their Language, Celebrate Their Heritage - Strategies to Introduce, Practice, and Perform the Music of Your Students’ Cultures
• Jennifer Carneiro, ELEM/MS/JH/HS/COLL/COMM: RS - A World of Song: Sing Their Language, Celebrate Their Heritage - Strategies to Introduce, Practice, and Perform the Music of Your Students’ Cultures
• Travis Lowery, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: RS - Small But Mighty: Effective Octavos with Solo Instrument or Small Ensemble Accompaniment
• Todd Wilson, COLL/COMM/CH/WOR: RS - Small But Mighty: Effective Octavos with Solo Instrument or Small Ensemble Accompaniment
• Carlos Saenz, ALL: Teachers As Performers: How Performing Professionally Benefits Our Classroom Teaching
• Rashaad Calaham, ALL: Teachers As Performers: How Performing Professionally Benefits Our Classroom Teaching
• Hyeyoung Ku, ELEM/MS/JH: RS - Inspire Your Choir: Teachable Songs That Students Love Singing
• Kayla Torp, ELEM/MS/JH: RS - Inspire Your Choir: Teachable Songs That Students Love Singing
• Christi Powell, ELEM/MS/JH: RS - Inspire Your Choir: Teachable Songs That Students Love Singing
• Dr. Jeffery Goolsby, MS/JH/HS: RS - MS/JH and HS: Undergraduate Student Conductors
• Dr. Yoojin Muhn, MS/JH/HS: RS - MS/JH and HS: Undergraduate Student Conductors

Publisher Reading Sessions

• Publisher RS - GIA/Walton - New Titles from Walton Music
• Publisher RS - MusicSpoke
• Publisher RS - Oxford - Growing Your Choral Program
• Publisher RS - Subito: Sacred Music
• Publisher RS - Heritage/Lorenz: New Music for Elementary and MS Choirs
• Publisher RS - ECS Publishing Group School/Concert Choral Reading Session
• Publisher RS - Excelcia - New Choral Music
• Publisher RS - Alfred - Make a Little Music: New 2-Part and 3-Part Mixed Repertoire
• Publisher RS - Hal Leonard - Music Across the Choral Spectrum
• Publisher RS - New Beckenhorst Press Choral Releases
• Publisher RS - Choristers Guild - Building Your Choral Calendar
• Publisher RS - Excelcia - New Choral Music Featuring Derric Johnson, Voctave and Pinkzebra
• Publisher RS - Alliance - Expanding Your Choral Resources
• Publisher RS - New Titles from GIA
• Publisher RS - Heritage/Lorenz - New Music for HS Choirs
• Publisher RS - New Sacred Choral Music from MorningStar and E.C. Schirmer
• Publisher RS - Fred Bock Publishing Group with Brandon Boyd
• Publisher RS - Alfred - Sing, Sing, Sing: New SATB, SSA, and TB Repertoire

Accompanists

• Tracy Cole
• Hans Grim
• Stefanie Stephens
• Debra Barkey
• Jennifer Zaccagni
• Cory Curvin
• Dr. Joey Martin
• Susan Neff
• Stephanie Rodriguez
• Ellie Lin
• Kieley Morales

Performing Groups

• Directors Chorus, Dr. Gary Packwood, conductor
• Awaken Ensemble, Sean Hale, conductor
• San Antonio Youth Chorus, Randy Edwards, conductor
• Bay Area Chorus, Milton Pullen, conductor

Featured Video Performance Groups

• Cedar Park MS Non-Varsity Tenor Bass Choir - Megan Weston and Emma Lee, Conductors; Emil Polig, Accompanist; Emma Lee, Rain Stick
  
• Seven Lakes JH Varsity Treble Choir - Kristin Likos and Lindsay Fulton, Conductors; Beverly Wanner, Accompanist; John Shaw, Bassoon
  
• Lake Creek HS Chamber Choir - Cameron Carnley, Conductor
  
• Nimitz HS Viking Voices - Erin Scalisi, Conductor
  
• Central HS (Keller) Voices of Central - Leigh Ann McClure, Conductor; Sarah Jones and numerous CHS band students, Accompanist and Instrumentalists
  
• Canyon JH Cantabile Varsity Treble - Heather Farren, Conductor; Mykel Byersmith, Accompanist
  
• Nikki Rowe HS Varsity Tenor Bass Choir - Gabriel Treviño, Conductor; Benjamin Ponder, Cello
  
• Fort Worth Chorale - Dr. Karen Kenaston-French, Conductor; Becky Rathbun, Violin
  
• Annetta Elementary Choir - Jeannine Kessinger, Conductor
  
• Texas A&M University-Commerce Chorale - Randy Hooper, Conductor; Laura Maxwell, Accompanist
  
• Oak Ridge HS Chorale (NV Treble) - Thomas Kang, Conductor; Kristin Wychopen, Accompanist
  
• Rhodes MS Varsity Tenor Bass Choir - Catarina Cabrera, Conductor; Geoffrey Waite, Accompanist
  

2023 Scholarship Recipients

• Mary Ann & Art Winden Scholarship ($4000) - Emily Patrick, UT Arlington
• General Scholarship ($1200) - Destiny McConnell, Texas Tech University
• General Scholarship ($1200) - Julissa Ramirez, Trinity University
• James Matheny Scholarship ($1000) - Travis Driver, Baylor University
• William Gorham Scholarship ($1000) - Julio Villeda, Texas A&M University-Commerce 
• Donald L. Bailey Scholarship  ($1000) - Macaela Gross, Southern Methodist University
• Jackie Cocke Scholarship ($1000) - Taryn Hemsing, Stephen F. Austin State University
• Cloys Webb Scholarship ($1000) - Hannah Watkins, University of North Texas
• Past President Scholarship ($1200) - Ian Henifin, Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Kathy Hackett Memorial Scholarship ($2000) - Madelyn Zikogiannis, Texas State University
• Abbott IPCO Professional Scholarship ($500) & Jim & Glenda Casey Scholarship ($500) - Kenneth Rivens, University of Kansas
• Gandy Ink Professional Scholarship ($1000) - Gabi Guest, Texas Tech University
• Early Career Scholarship ($500) - Bryan Aguilar
• Early Career Scholarship ($500) - Andrew Walters

 2023 Award Recipients

Texas Choirmaster Award
Dr. Jan Taylor
Denise Eaton

Texas Choral Excellence Award
Dr. Derrick Brookins
Heather Orr

Choral Director of Distinction Award
Emily Fry
Michael Zook

Young Director of Distinction Award
Ashley Grant
Thomas Kang
Hannah Ware
Hayley Scoggins
Iliana Guerrero

Innovative Programming Award
Dr. Gary Seighman