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ACDA Quick Picks Repertoire Lists

by American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

From the American Choral Directors Association website:

Standard-Setting Repertoire Choices for Every Choir

Section titled “Standard-Setting Repertoire Choices for Every Choir”

The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) compiles the “Quick Picks” repertoire lists through its dedicated Repertoire & Resources (R&R) committees. These lists provide choral directors with trusted, high-quality repertoire recommendations categorized by difficulty, voicing, and style to ensure artistic growth in rehearsals.

  • Committees-Curated Selections: Repertoire recommendations compiled by leading national experts specializing in:
    • Children’s and Community Youth Choirs
    • Junior High and Middle School Choirs
    • Senior High School Choirs
    • College and University Ensembles
    • Community and Professional Choirs
  • Voicing-Specific Categories: Find outstanding music specifically for SATB, SSAA, TTBB, and two-part or three-part treble ensembles.
  • Multicultural and Historical Collections: Discover historic sacred works, secular classics, contemporary commissions, and authentic global music traditions with vetted translations.
  • Graded Difficulty Levels: Easily filter and select music suitable for beginners, intermediate ensembles, or advanced conservatory choirs.