Announcement of 2026 Maynard Klein Recipient
Dear ACDA-MI Membership,
I would like to announce and say congratulations on behalf of the ACDA-MI Executive Board and the ACDA-MI Membership that Shirley Lemon has been selected as our 2026 ACDA-MI Maynard Klein Award Recipient.
The Maynard Klein Award for Distinguished Service to Choral Music in Michigan is presented by ACDA-Michigan in recognition of artistic excellence and a lifetime of leadership in the field of choral music. This prestigious award is named in honor of Maynard Klein, whose musical achievements established a model of choral artistry and scholarship acclaimed within our state and nation and nominations are based upon the following criteria:
- They have excellent knowledge of their field.
- They are considered by peers to be experts in the field.
- They set high standards for themselves.
- They enjoy and are enthusiastic about their field.
- Their work demonstrates superior achievement and earned respect from colleagues.
- They listen to and communicate effectively with others.
- They recognize excellence in others and encourage it.
- They are committed to supporting and interacting with their colleagues.
- They demonstrate a commitment to ACDA-Michigan.
- They demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities in the state of Michigan.
- They have significant impact on the ACDA-Michigan Board of Directors.
- They are crucial in developing the activities and philosophies of ACDA-Michigan.
The Maynard Klein Award will be handed out at the beginning of Concert Session #3 at the ACDA-MI 2026 Fall Conference held at Alma College, October 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Thank you all for your service and contributions to ACDA-MI and to the choral art in Michigan. Your membership in ACDA-MI is very much appreciated.
