Steve starts off with an entry of the Composer Challenge from Corbin Montenegro. In “Check in Out in the Choral Journal,” he highlights how to maintain our health through the “Sick Season.” He then interviews Dr. Jessica Nápoles, one of our two candidates for ACDA President-Elect. (Tune in to the December episode to hear an interview with the second candidate). We talk about her leadership experience and what her future vision would be for ACDA. Our R&R Quick Pick comes from our World Music chairs and gives us a wonderful song from Namibia. Lastly, in the “Did You Know?” section of the show, we get an update on the goings-on of ACDA – including registration for National Conference!! Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow the podcast on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243 ⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/ Website: https://acda.org   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal Composer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at [email protected] Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire R&R Quick Pick: Ndji Raisa Ondundu, arr. by Elson V. Hindundu National Conference Information: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-conference Robert Shaw Choral Award honoree: Dr. Charlene Archibeque Moveable Do Podcast: MoveableDo.com