The Conductor’s Podium is the official publication of the Illinois chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. It is published three times a year, using the following deadlines.
August 15 — Articles due to the editor for the Fall issue.
- Chairs: College/University Choir, Youth & Student Activities, Jazz Choir, Music in Worship
- District Representatives: Districts 1, 4, 8
- Executive Committee: President
December 15 — Articles due to the editor for the Winter issue.
- Chairs: Middle School/Junior High Choirs, Show Choir, Children’s Choir, Female Choir
- District Representatives: Districts 2, 5, 7
- Executive Committee: President
March 15 — Articles due to the editor for the Spring issue
- Chairs: Two-Year College Choir, World Musics & Culture, Tenor/Bass Choir, Community Choir, Senior High School Choirs
- District Representatives: Districts 3, 6, 9
- Executive Committee: President
Article Requirements
- Minimum of 350 words
- Submit as a Word or Google Doc to Sean Newman at seanjmnewman@gmail.com
- Title your article
- Save as the following: Your Name, ACDA position, & Article Title
- Font and size of text does not matter
Advertising Rates
Become a sponsor and be featured in our PODIUM. If you are not familiar with PODIUM, the PODIUM is a periodical provided by IL-ACDA that we post in the Winter, Spring, and Fall. Choral musicians from all over the state read PODIUM, including but not limited to pre-service music educators, current music educators (primary, secondary, and collegiate), and high school choir students. The PODIUM presents an easy opportunity to advertise your music school, concert season, compositions, company, and/or upcoming auditions.
Silver Sponsor $250.
- Put a 1/8 page advertisement in our PODIUM.
Gold Sponsor $500
- Put a 1/4 page advertisement in our PODIUM and be featured in our Summer ReTreat program.
Platinum Sponsor $750
- Put a 1/2 page advertisement in our PODIUM and be featured in our Summer ReTreat program. You will also be featured in our IMEC Reading Session materials.
Diamond Sponsor $1000
- Put a full page advertisement in our PODIUM and be featured in our Summer ReTreat program. You will also be featured in our IMEC Reading Session materials. One free registration to the Summer ReTreat as a Vendor ($250 value) Must be an industry or ACDA member.
10% discount for ads placed in three consecutive issues.
Please submit a high resolution PDF of your ad. Both black and white/grayscale, and color submissions are welcomed.
Please submit ad requests via the following form:
IL-ACDA Podium Advertisement Purchase Request
For information, contact the Podium Editor, Sean Newman at seanjmnewman@gmail.com