ACC-GTM CONVENTION 2023

June 26-28, 2023

San Diego, CA

Programming Highlight for 2023!

A West Coast Jewish Musical Journey

What is the journey that leads us to find our calling in life? What makes us step into the unknown, pursuing a path through the brambles and weeds of the wilderness? Moving through the transitions of our lives, how do we shape the people around us, as they in turn shape the twists and turns of our journeys? 

Theatre Dybbuk and the West Coast Jewish Music Community have collaborated to create an innovative and deeply personal script that tells the story of the Jewish musicians and composers and the cantorate. In a series of freewriting exercises led by Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot, approximately 70 cantors and Jewish artists told their stories with pen and paper. Theatre Dybbuk's artistic director Aaron Henne wove their words into a script, and Cantors Jay Frailich and Lonee Frailich crafted this into a musical and theatrical experience. Directed by Dr. John Stefano, actors in our midst will bring these stories alive.

Whether you wrote part of this script or not, cantors and Jewish musicians all over will find pieces of their own story embedded in this beautiful staged reading that you do not want to miss. 

2023 Composer's Workshop Submissions Open

On behalf of the Convention Committee and the 2023 Composer's Workshop Committee, I am delighted to announce a call for submissions to the Composer’s Workshop at the 2023 ACC-GTM Convention in San Diego. The 2023 Composer's Workshop Committee is Jenni Asher, Boaz Dorot, Cantor Laurie Akers, Cantor Ben Ellerin, and chair, Dave Schlossberg.

For all of the information, please visit our submission form. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to me via email at davewave31@hotmail.com.

We look forward to hearing your beautiful music!

Dave Schlossberg, Chair of the Composer’s Workshop, 2023 ACC-GTM Convention

Early Bird Rates are valid through March 1, 2023.

(Rates in each category increase by $100 to $125 per person after March 1)

Late Fees begin on May 21, 2023.

Click here to download the latest draft schedule.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION

ACC and GTM members donations have created scholarship funds for all members in good standing and retirees. A small committee will evaluate the applications and make a determination before the end of the early bird registration period. Please apply as early as possible. To apply for scholarship assistance, visit the ACC website for the application.

HOTEL DETAILS

Rancho Bernardo Inn is a retreat-like setting in beautiful San Diego County.

Hotel Rooms are $260 per night inclusive of tax for up to double occupancy (with no resort fee!). Free self-parking. Discounted golf and spa services are available.

Guest Rooms: Note that the hotel rooms are on the first or second floor of "walk up" buildings. If you require a first-floor room, please note it on your registration. There is a charge of $40.00 per night for more than two people in a room. Children 17 years and under may share their parent's room at no additional charge.

All hotel reservations must be made through the Ayelet Tours system as part of your conference registration. For airline discounts, visit the ACC website.

PRE-PAID REGISTRATION INFORMATION

If you have funds on deposit with Ayelet Tours from the 2020 cancelled convention, you must use those funds for this ACC-GTM Convention or a future tour with Ayelet such as the ACC Mission to Poland and Prague. If you have funds on deposit with the ACC, you may use those funds for this convention or any future convention. If you wish to use those funds, on the registration payment page, select "I will be sending a check..." and you will be contacted by the ACC office to finalize arrangements. If you need to check your funds on deposit balance, please contact the ACC office.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

You will have the opportunity to volunteer to participate in various components of the convention through the online form. As programs need to be finalized in the coming months, priority is often given to those who register during the early bird time period.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Click here to download the latest draft schedule!

The schedule has been designed so both “local” participants driving from surrounding areas and attendees flying to the West Coast should be able to arrive on Monday morning in time for the of programming.

Limited hotel rooms are available for Sunday arrivals.

UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES

One of the ways our members support our convention budget is by ensuring the registration cost is affordable for as many members as possible. We encourage groups—classes, cohorts, friends, neighbors, communities, etc.—to choose a particular event or portion of the convention to underwrite. We appreciate your consideration and are happy to help point you to a donation that might be right for you. Contact Cantor Vladimir Lapin for details or click here for the online form.