# Event Details - **Event Name**: ACDA Arkansas 2026 Summer Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: ACDA Arkansas will host its annual Summer Conference in Downtown Little Rock July 19-22, 2026.About this EventCONFERENCE DATES: July 19 - 22, 2026RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT THE DOUBLETREE by HILTON here:Rooms can be booked at the group rate until 06/19/2026 or until the block is sold out.Use the link pasted below or follow the step-by-step directionshttps://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LITMBDT&groupCode=CDT90H&arrivaldate=2026-07-19&departuredate=2026-07-22&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECTStep by Step Directions:Go to DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Little Rock, ArkansasEnter arrival/departure datesClick the "Special Rates" boxEnter "90H" in the Group Code boxClick the "Check Rooms & Rates" box. The group rate of $125.00 per night is available for Standard King and Double Queen rooms.Guests can also call 1-800-HILTONS and reference the ACDA Arkansas Summer Conference room block to receive the discount.Sunday, July 19, 2026?: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM7-9 Treble Honor Choir RehearsalHost: Tammy Carney?: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM10-12 Common Region Chorus RehearsalHost: Dr. Katherine Rohwer?: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMArkansas ACDA Board Dinner MeetingHost: ACDA Arkansas BoardMonday, July 20, 2026?: 07:00 AM - 04:00 PMConference RegistrationHost: Michael Brown?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMOpening Session/WelcomeHost: ACDA Arkansas Presidents?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMArkMEA: Welcome & Opening SessionHost: Jann Knighten, ArkMEA State President?: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AMArkMEA: Advocacy Mini-SessionHost: Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy?: 08:30 AM - 09:20 AMInterest Session 1: Efficient Rehearsals for Wide Skills GapHost: Jeff Wall, Northeastern State University?: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AMHonor Choirs : Morning Rehearsals?: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AMArkMEA: Making Learning StickHost: Jann Knighten, ArkMEA State President?: 09:00 AM - 10:50 AMReading Session: Tenor-Bass/Treble Host: Cassandra Hernandez?: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AMConducting Symposium - Score Study SessionHost: Dr. Gabe Lewis-O'Conner, University of Kansas?: 10:30 AM - 11:50 AMArkMEA: Demonstrating Measurable Student Growth in Elementary MusicHost: Beth Hendrix, ArkMEA President-Elect?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMLunch?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM10-12 Common Region Chorus: Afternoon Rehearsal?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PMConducting Symposium - Conducting GestureHost: Dr. Gabe Lewis-O'Conner, University of Kansas?: 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM7-9 Treble Honor Choir: Afternoon Rehearsal?: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PMGesture as Teaching: The Intersection of Conducting and Singer MovementHost: Dr. Morgan Luttig, University of Alabama?: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PMArkMEA: Uke Can Do It! Using Ukuleles In Your Elementary ClassroomHost: Beth Hendrix, ArkMEA President-Elect/LRSD?: 04:00 PM - 04:50 PMInterest Session 2: Reaching Across The Table: Using Musicals to Build CommuniHost: Crystal Aronson, Gosnell High School?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMPerformance Session 1: Honor ChoirHost: Lorissa Mason?: 08:30 PM - 11:30 PMKaraoke?: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMYes, And: Establishing Culture in the Choral ProgramHost: Dr. Morgan Luttig, University of Alabama?: 01:30 PM - 02:50 PMReading Session: Jr. High/Sr. HighHost: Oscar Quiroz ?: 01:30 PM - 02:50 PMArkMEA: Folk Dance: Bringing Community TogetherHost: John Mark Junkins, Fayetteville Public Schools?: 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM10-12 Common Region Chorus: Workshop Rehearsal ?: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PMDinner?: 04:00 PM - 04:50 PMArkMEA: Roundtable: Measuring the Climate of Elementary General Music in ARWednesday, July 22, 2026?: 08:00 AM - 08:50 AMACDA Arkansas General Business MeetingHost: Dr. Nick Farr, ACDA Arkansas President?: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AMInterest Session 6: *Efficient Rehearsals for Ensembles with Wide Skill GapsHost: Dr. Jeff Wall?: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMInterest Session 7: *How to Speak Like an AdministratorHost: Tanner Oglesby?: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMInterest Session 8: Music and Social and Emotional LearningHost: Ren Robertson, Caney Creek HS?: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PMReading Session: Children & Community Youth/ElementaryHost: Carla Summers?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMDoor Prizes/Checkout with J & B Music?: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMArkansas ACDA Board Meeting (Lunch)Host: ACDA Arkansas BoardTuesday, July 21, 2026?: 07:00 AM - 04:30 PMConference RegistrationHost: Michael Brown?: 08:00 AM - 09:20 AMReading Session: Show/Contemporary/Jazz & Music in WorshipHost: Jim Bob Llyod?: 09:00 AMArkMEA General Business Meeting Host: ArkMEA Board?: 09:30 AM - 10:20 AMInterest Session 3: Sight Reading 101 & Mastering the Sight Singing RoomHost: Tanner Oglesby?: 09:30 AM - 10:50 AMArkMEA: Symphony of Specials: Collaborating with Art, Library, STEM, and P.E.Host: Stephanie Williams, 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year?: 08:00 AM - 11:30 AMConducting SymposiumHost: Dr. Gabe Lewis-O'Conner, University of Kansas?: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AMInterest Session 4: A Moment in TimeHost: Cherie Collins?: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMArkMEA: The Stress-Free Stage: Using Canva to Automate Your Concert PrepHost: Stephanie Williams, 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMVendor Talk?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMLunch?: 01:30 PM - 02:20 PMInterest Session 5: *Building a High School Music Technology CourseHost: Lisa Hatfield?: 01:30 PM - 02:20 PMArkMEA: Vibe Coding 101: Empowering Music Teachers to Build Their Own TechHost: Stephanie Williams, 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year?: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMConducting Symposium - "The Dress Rehearsal"Host: Dr. Gabe Lewis-O'Conner, University of Kansas?: 02:30 PM - 03:20 PMCaution! Singers at Play: The Power of Engaging RehearsalsHost: Dr. Morgan Luttig, University of Alabama?: 02:30 PM - 03:20 PMArkMEA: Gamifying Cross-Curricular ConnectionsHost: Stephanie Williams, 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year?: 03:30 PM - 04:50 PMReading Session: Community/CollegiateHost: Dr. Lorissa Mason?: 03:30 PM - 04:50 PMArkMEA: Advocacy Strategies for Music EducatorsHost: Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy?: 05:00 PM - 05:20 PMTrailblazer Award PresentationsHost: ACDA Presidents?: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PMDinner?: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMPerformance Session 2: President's Concert with Symposium ChorusHost: Melinda Williams?: 09:30 PM - 12:00 AMPresident's SoireeHost: J&B Music - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-rock/acda-arkansas-2026-summer-conference/100001981533143975 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, business, conferences, meetups, concerts, workshops, it, dance, art, karaoke - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 12 hours - Location: Robinson Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 188.58, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Little Rock - **state**: AR - **country**: United States - **location**: Robinson Center - **lat**: 34.7492294 - **long**: -92.2744598 - **full address**: Robinson Center, 426 West Markham Street, Little Rock, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ACDA Arkansas 2026 Summer Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bb8748d0d323c43739e4b255f02acba8b97292497be10d1226a62b14856b868e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769840213 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ACDA Arkansas 2026 Summer Conference being held? - **A:** ACDA Arkansas 2026 Summer Conference takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Robinson Center, 426 West Markham Street, Little Rock, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ACDA Arkansas 2026 Summer Conference? - **A:** ACDA Arkansas 2026 Summer Conference is organized by Nick Farr. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ACDA Arkansas 2026 Summer Conference is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Little Rock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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