Deadlines and Links

Updated 8/13/26 (form links will be updated soon)

• Tuesday, September 1st,  2026 - CDA Teacher Membership Fee (Required for Honor Choir Registration)

• Friday, September 18th, 2026 - Middle School Honor Choir School Sign-Up

• Friday, October 2nd, 2026 - Middle School Honor Choir Registration Deadline (add student names to this sheet)

  • Student Packet: Distribute this student letter to your selected singer. 

• Friday, October 16th, 2026 - All Honor Choir Student Fees Due ($40 per student)

  • School checks written to District VIII CDA

  • Mail to: ATTN Naomi Naquin, 400 S College St., Minden, LA, 71055

• Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Caddo Middle Magnet (required)

• Thursday, November 19th, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Summer Grove Baptist Church (required)

• Friday, November 20th, 2026 - All Day - Honor Choir Event - Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport (required)

  • Students and teachers will be present for the entire day.

  • Schedule for Friday, November 20th: TBD

  • Program for Friday, November 20th: TBD

Middle School Honor Choir Learning Tracks

Honor Choir Process

• Middle School Honor Choir is not a District VIII CDA auditioned process. However, you may choose to audition or select your top singers.

• Each middle school will have certain voice parts to fill. You do not have to fill each voice part, but you may not exceed the quota. Each school can send 3 sopranos, 3 altos, and 3 baritones.

  • CDA Honor Choir will be an SAB group unless numbers dictate otherwise. 

• Student Packet: Once you have selected your singers, print and distribute this student letter. 

• Music will be distributed by District VIII CDA once it has been ordered and received. Practice tracks will now be available for middle school students. 

• Students must come to rehearsal knowing their music. 

• Students and teachers must be present at all rehearsals and performances for the entire duration. 

Meet our Fall 2026 Clinician

Kelsey Nogic is a dedicated educator known for inspiring both audiences and students alike. A Vocal Music Education graduate from Northwestern State University, she currently serves as the Choral Director for Tioga Junior High and Tioga High School in Ball, Louisiana. Mrs. Nogic is also the Choral Chairperson for all choirs of LMEA District 2 and the LMEA District Director for District 2. With a passion for musical excellence, she has performed across diverse venues and styles, bringing artistry and authenticity to every performance. As a teacher, Mrs. Nogic has guided countless students in developing strong technical foundations, expressive musicianship, and a lifelong love of music. Through her commitment to mentorship and education, Mrs. Nogic has achieved top results at countless District and State Assessments and has had the top number of participants year after year at the District level Honor Choirs in her district. Mrs. Nogic frequently leads student ensembles on performance trips to prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall in NYC, giving young musicians the opportunity to share their talents on renowned stages. Many of her students have continued their musical journeys in college programs and beyond, carrying forward the skills, discipline, and joy of music instilled in them under her guidance. Kelsey attributes her successes to her family, friends, coworkers, and students throughout the years.