O u R   f e s t i v a l

WHo

Middle school students from the greater Wisconsin-Minnesota area, under the direction of a guest clinician.

what

This festival will provide singers with a high-quality, positive, and collaborative musical experience. Students will learn 3-4 pieces throughout the day and end with a concert showcasing their work. 

where

UW-Eau Claire, Haas Fine Arts Center (HFA)
121 Water Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703

WHEN

Thursday, January 19, 2023
More information coming soon!

Guest Clinician
TBD

S A M P L E   S C H E D U L E 

8:15am
9:00am
10:30pm
​11:15am
11:30pm
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:15pm
​3:15pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
5:15 pm
6:00 pm

Registration
Full Rehearsal
Sectionals
Break 
Full Rehearsal
Lunch (On your own) 
Full Rehearsal
Sectionals
​Break
Full Rehearsal
Dinner (Provided)
Change into concert attire
Warm-up
HONOR CHOIR CONCERT

Application Process: Directors may nominate up to 32 talented seventh and eighth grade singers using the online application – representation from each voice part (SATB) preferred. Registration details will be released in the near future.
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Fees: The registration fee is $30 per student ($35 for students in the Eau Claire School District) and is payable at registration January 19, 2023. Participating students will receive a commemorative Honor Choir T-shirt and a pizza dinner. Each school will receive an audio recording of the concert. Registration fees will be collected at registration; checks made payable to the UW-Eau Claire Choral Area. No school purchase orders, please.

Repertoire - TBD

Questions?
Contact Dr. Frank Watkins, Director of Choral Activities
(watkinfa@uwec.edu) or via phone at 715.836.2329, or 
Hannah DeYoung, Choral Area Assistant
​(deyounhv3391@uwec.edu)