Newcomer Award (New Award)
This award will be presented annually to one outstanding member of the Missouri Choral Directors Association in accordance with the following criteria:
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Nominee is a current member of MCDA in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of active membership to MCDA. This recipient could be of any level of experience, but is a new member to our state organization.
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Demonstrates success in the teaching and performance of choral music in Missouri
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Demonstrates a professional demeanor in interactions with music colleagues
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Demonstrates a spirit of service and involvement through active participation in MCDA and choral music in general
Selection Procedures: Nominations will be solicited from the general membership of MCDA:
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Nominees must be current members of MCDA in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of of active membership to MCDA.
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Nominations must include a brief biographical sketch of the nominee along with a letter of nomination from a current member of MCDA and a letter of support from an administrator or supervisor recommending the nominee;
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The elected members of the Executive Board of the Missouri Choral Directors Association shall serve as the selection committee reviewing the nominees;
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Elected Members of the MCDA Executive Board are ineligible to be nominated for this award;
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Nominations may be resubmitted for the duration of the eligibility period, but are not automatically carried forward for future consideration
The Newcomer Award Recipients
2024 Jenn Sengin