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. This year we are excited to welcome Dr. Craig Robertson as our 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 20, 2022
All day (~8:30am-7:00pm)
Guest Clinician
Craig Robertson

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. Nominations are due November 19, 2021.
Repertoire selections coming soon. 
Middle School Honor Choir Application​ coming soon
​
Fees: The registration fee is $30 per student ($35 for students in the Eau Claire School District) and is payable at registration January 20, 2022. 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.
Note: each school is responsible for purchasing music for their students. If a student is registered but does not attend the festival, their fee is reduced to $10. 
Questions?
Contact Dr. Frank Watkins, Director of Choral Activities
(watkinfa@uwec.edu) or via phone at 715.836.2329, or 
Jose Peña, Choral Area Assistant
​(penaja9710@uwec.edu)