A former director of vocal music at the Denver School of Arts, Robert Styron directed vocal music programs for grades six through twelve and organized numerous concerts and musical events. Robert Styron is active within professional organizations such as the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).
The ACDA is a non-profit association of music conductors that promotes musical education, sponsors annual conferences, and publishes the Choral Journal. Additionally, the organization gives several awards to celebrate notable achievements in the field of choral arts. The Student Chapter Award, for example, honors an ACDA student chapter that supports the advancement of choral music, while the Graduate Student Conducting Award recognizes excellence among student conductors.
Through the Raymond W. Brock Memorial Commission, the ACDA hires a known composer to create a piece that elevates standards for choral art. For more information about awards or to view a comprehensive list of ACDA awards and competitions, visit www.acda.org.
Robert Styron 