Association of Armenian Church Choirs of America

The Association of Armenian Church Choirs of America (AACCA) strives to support and enhance the liturgical tradition of Armenian music.  It provides printed music and vocal education to Armenian choirs across the United States.  AACCA is a resource for choir directors and choir members.  It also sponsors workshops and other special musical events throughout the year.

Armenian liturgical music has evolved over the centuries from the earliest chants written in the ancient form of writing music known as "khaz" to the music of the great Armenian liturgical composers of the 19th century and 20th centuries: Magar Yegmalian, Gomidas Vartabed and Vardan Sarxian. Through the efforts of the AACCA, this music has been refined and modified for the use of contemporary choirs.

AACCA offers:

• Publications
• Tutorials
• Junior Choir Program
• 2002 Choir Assembly News
• Giratsooyts
• Special Events

Learn more about AACCA at  www.sograd.com/aacca/