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Our 2025-2026 Honor Choir Scholarship Recipients:

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Our Junior Honor Choir Members: Kameron O'Donnell,  Drew Brandenburg. Vivian Schief, Mackenzie Arsenault, Abby Boyd, Trey Henderson. Mackenzie Bishop (Bench): Morgan Maus, Cora Baker

What is the ACDA National Honor Choir?

The American Choral Directors Association hold Honor Choir auditions every year. On even years, they hold Regional Honor Choir Auditions. Students from the northeast (11 states) are eligible to audition. On odd years, they hold National Honor Choir Auditions. Students from the entire country (all 50 states) are eligible to audition. Each year thousands of students audition for minimal spots. Caravel has been fortunate to send students to both Regional and National Honor Choirs in Philadelphia, Rhode Island, Baltimore, Dallas, Minnesota, Rochester, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Boston and  ​Cincinnati! Our students have been fortunate to work with world-renowned conductors and singers from across the country. It is hard work and truly the experience of a lifetime! 

What is the Honors Performance Series?

The world’s renowned stages demand the world’s best performers. The Honors Performance Series assembles some of the world’s rising young musicians to perform under the baton of master conductors at several of the world’s most celebrated concert halls: Carnegie Hall in New York City, USA; Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia; Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre in London, England; and the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. Caravel Academy has been fortunate to have 6 high school students and 1 junior high school students selected to the Carnegie Hall Performance Honor Choirs and now 2 students who have been selected to the International Honor Choir Program.

What is Drum Major Academy?

Drum Major Academy is a regional minicamp for students preparing to lead their marching bands. We have proudly sent our majors-in-training to DMA for over ten years. Multiple generations of CA musicians have made friends, learned new skills, and witnessed the inspirational leadership techniques of Heidi Sarver at Drum Major Academy camps, and these experiences are essential for building a positive culture in our own band. Conducting, commanding, teaching, and marching are just a few examples of the vital skills our students learn at DMA, but the real benefit is the undeniable spirit of camaraderie and excellence that our young leaders bring back to the Caravel Academy Marching Buccaneers.

A few of the students accepted into the ACDA Honor Choir listed below

Vivian Schleif - Grade 6

This is my first year being involved in chorus at caravel and I am extremely great full to be accepted into honor choir. Being selected for ACDA Regional Honor Choir is important to me because it shows me how much I’ve grown in my singing, and how working hard will lead you to great opportunities. I’m most exited for learning new skills and meeting new people. I am also hoping to gain more confidence in what I sing from this experience.

Morgan Maus - Grade 7:

I have been in Caravel Music since 5th grade. Singing at ACDA is personally an amazing accomplishment. I never would've thought that 4 year old me singing "Shake it Off" to my extended family would go to singing in a Regional Chior. To represent Caravel Music at this event is amazing because they have done so much for me throughout these past few years. I love how with Caravel Music everyone has a chance to shine and do their best. I am hoping that with this experience I gain even more confidence in my self to get up on a stage and not be afraid of what others think of me. I am thankful for everyone who has helped me get here and always believed in me along the way! Overall, I am just so excited to go to RHODE ISLAND!!I have been in Caravel Music since 5th grade. Singing at ACDA is personally an amazing accomplishment. I never would've thought that 4 year old me singing "Shake it Off" to my extended family would go to singing in a Regional Chior. To represent Caravel Music at this event is amazing because they have done so much for me throughout these past few years. I love how with Caravel Music everyone has a chance to shine and do their best. I am hoping that with this experience I gain even more confidence in my self to get up on a stage and not be afraid of what others think of me. I am thankful for everyone who has helped me get here and always believed in me along the way! Overall, I am just so excited to go to RHODE ISLAND!!

Mackenzie Arsenault - Grade 8

​I have been involved with music ever since I was a young girl, especially singing! Ever since I joined Caravel choir in 3rd grade, I have grown to love it more and more over the years. Being in a choir has boosted my confidence and makes me feel like I truly belong somewhere. I am truly honored to be selected for this amazing opportunity to learn and bond with new people over the thing I love to do most!