NextDirection is a summer conference for high school and college students who are excited to learn more about choral education as a career. NextDirection 2022 is excited to return to the beautiful campus of UW-Eau Claire. We look forward to seeing you July 11-15, 2022. About (Mission Statement) Because WCDA believes so strongly in the value of music and its role in the elevation of the human spirit, NextDirection was created to bring together the brightest, most dynamic young