Education
Education is the passion and purpose of Sweet Adelines, helping each other grow as singers and spread the joy of music to others.
Director Certification Program
Join the Director Certification Program to develop the following skills:
| Directing | Analytical Listening |
| Judging Categories and Competition | Vocal Production |
| Music Theory | Rehearsal Planning and Implementation |
| Organizational Knowledge and Director | Teaching |
| Management | Communication |
Directors, Associate Directors, Aspiring Directors and the general membership are encouraged to apply for the DCP! |
| Directors Certification Program |
| Cost of Program: $100 USD |
| Materials: $110 USD for complete book with media tracks; $10 USD per module with media tracks |
| Length of Program: Self-paced; no expiration |
| Eligibility Requirements: Sweet Adelines members only (non-member directors are eligible) |
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*Additional details below |
| All prices listed in USD. |
About the Program
The Director Certification Program (DCP) is an educational program designed to provide additional training and further develop skills for Sweet Adelines International directors, potential directors and musical leaders. The program provides opportunities to validate the skills and knowledge required to direct a Sweet Adelines chorus. The DCP should not be viewed as the only source of training for directors, but rather should be seen as one component of each region's director development program.
Program Advancement
Advancement within the program is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of specified requirements for each level.
Advancement is also based on your proficiency in the following skills:
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Musical/Technical |
Management/Communication |
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Directing |
Organizational Knowledge & Director |
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Analytical Listening |
Teaching |
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Judging Categories & Competition |
Management |
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Vocal Production |
Communication |
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Music Theory |
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Rehearsal Planning & Implementation |
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Once you complete the DCP to become a Certified Director and have directed a chorus for at least one year, you will be eligible for the following statuses:
- Harmony 500 Director (500+ points)
- Master Director (600+ points)
- Master 700 Director (700+ points)
Application Details
An applicant must be a member of Sweet Adelines International or a nonmember director of an active or prospective Sweet Adelines chorus.
To apply to the program:
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Submit the DCP Application Form with the $100 USD non-refundable, non-transferable application fee, to Sweet Adelines International Headquarters by mail, email or fax.
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Complete the self-evaluation form attached to your welcome letter and send to 1) International HQ, 2) the Education and 3) DCP Coordinators within your region to establish your applicant file.
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Buy your DCP Modules with media tracks from Sweet Adelines International Sales.
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Begin attending educational events for DCP participants and participate in evaluation sessions or take examinations when you are ready to do so.
DCP Resources
DCP Application (available in the "Certifications" section on Forms and Documents Center)
Additional resources are available from Sweet Adelines International Sales (DCP Resource Modules, Arranger's Guide, and Judging Category Description Book).
If you have any questions regarding the DCP, please contact our Education Department.
