ACDA Podcast

Ep. #27 - October 2026 (ft. Dustin Cates and Jenny Bent)

This month, Steve welcomes both nominees for ACDA’s National Repertoire and Resources (R&R) Chair: Dustin Cates and Jenny Bent. In separate interviews, they share their e

Ep. #26 - September 2026 - Social Media Panel (ft. Jocelyn Hagen, Chris Munce, Adam Paltrowitz, and Chris Maunu)

ACDA Podcast — September 2026 Social media has become an increasingly important part of the choral profession—but what are we gaining, what are we losing, and how can we

Ep. #25 - August 2026 (ft. Luke Warren and Tori Brindis)

ACDA Podcast – August 2026 As summer winds down and a new school year begins, Steve Danielson looks ahead to exciting developments in ACDA and the choral world. This mon

Ep. #24 - July 2026 (ft. Philip Brown and Matt Hill)

Summer may be a quieter season for many choirs, but the joy of singing doesn't take a vacation! In this episode, Steve continues the Why We Sing series by exploring what

Ep. #23 - June 2026 (ft. Greg Gilpin - Why We Sing)

Episode #23 – June 2026 Welcome to the June 2026 episode of the ACDA Podcast! Steve begins this month’s episode with a reminder to reconnect with the reasons we first ch

Ep. #22 - May 2026 (ft. Michael Gutierrez and Zach Haas)

🎙️ ACDA Podcast – May 13, 2026 Welcome to the May 2026 episode of the ACDA Podcast! Steve reflects on the difference between exhaustion and burnout following a massive s

Ep. #21 - April 2026 (ft. Peter Steenblik and Jack Curtis Dubowsky)

🎙️ACDA Podcast – April 2026 This month, Steve reflects on the realities of fatigue in the choral profession—especially in the wake of a busy performance season—and opens

Ep. #20 - March 2026 (ft. Dan Forrest and Raphael Fusco)

In the March 2026 episode of the ACDA Podcast, host Steve Danielson reflects on the recent regional conferences and shares insights from across the choral community. As p

Ep. #19 - February 2026 (ft. Sarah McMahill, Robyn Hilger, and Peral Shangkuan)

ACDA Podcast – February 2026 | Why We Sing Welcome to the February 2026 episode of the ACDA Podcast! As regional conference season approaches, Steve continues the year-l

Ep. #18 - January 2026 (ft. Julie Dana and Jonathan Owen)

Welcome to the January 2026 episode of the ACDA Podcast! Steve kicks off the new year by launching a new recurring segment centered on a timeless and deeply personal ques

Ep. #17 - December 2025 (ft. Jeffery Ames and October Project)

🎙️ ACDA Podcast – December 2025 | Why We Sing In the December 2025 episode of the ACDA Podcast, Steve reflects on the timeless question, “Why do we sing?” Inspired by Gr

Ep. #16 - November 2025 (ft. Micah Bland and Bill Campbell)

🎙️ November 2025 – Uplifting Voices and Honoring Legacies This month on the ACDA Podcast, Steve begins with a heartfelt reminder about the power of encouragement—how a f

Ep. #15 - October 2025 (ft. Amanda Hanzlik)

October 2025 – Play, Purpose, and Powerful Legacies We’re in the thick of the choral season, and Steve is right there with you! This month on the ACDA Podcast, we celebr

Ep. #14 - September 2025 (ft. Josh Habermann and Derrick Fox)

September 2025 – New Beginnings, Global Connections, and Future Visions September means fresh starts, full choirs, and a new season of possibilities! This month, Steve b

Ep. #13 - August 2025 (ft. Dean Luethi, Ethan Soledad, and Alex Canovas)

As summer winds down, the ACDA Podcast dives into new beginnings and lasting legacies. This month, Steve introduces a new member of the ACDA Podcast team and welcomes Dea

Ep. #12 - July 2025 (ft. Robert Natter and Garrett Breeze)

It’s July, which means big transitions across ACDA! This month, Steve welcomes two new national leaders: Garrett Breeze, newly appointed National R&R Chair for Show Choir

Ep. #11 - June 2025 (ft. Jennifer Lucy Cook and Sammy Strent)

Episode #11 - June 2025 This month, Steve explores the vital role of composers in the choral world. He highlights the growing support for composers within ACDA and share

Ep. #10 - May 2025 (ft. Karen Gaffius, Kyra Stahr, and McKenna Stenson)

Episode #10 – May 2025 This month, Steve steps us through the May edition of the Choral Journal. He explains what’s there and has in-depth interviews with several of the

Ep. #9 - April 2025 (ft. Marshell Lombard)

Episode #9 – April 2025 For April, Steve starts out with a recap of his experience attending the National Conference in Dallas. Then, he sits down with Dr. Marshell Lomb

Ep. #8 - March 2025 (ft. Arreon Harley Emerson and Robyn Hilger)

Episode #8 – March 2025 To start out this month, Steve talks about an article that caught his attention in the Choral Journal. Then, he interviews Arreon Harley-Emerson,