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 Erin L. Stier. The Middle Level Honor Choir will consist of two combined 7th and 8th grade choirs: SATB and SSA

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 16, 2025
Guest Clinician
Erin L. Stier, West Ottawa High School 

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
1:30pm
2:15pm
​3:15pm
3:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00 pm
Registration
Full Rehearsal
Sectionals
Break 
Full Rehearsal
Lunch (On your own) 
Full Rehearsal
Combined Sectionals
​Break
Full Rehearsal
Dinner (Provided)
Change into concert attire
HONOR CHOIR CONCERT
Application Process: Directors may nominate talented seventh and eighth grade singers using the online application – representation from each voice part (SATB/SSA) preferred. Nominations are due Wednesday, November 27. Directors will be notified of selected students December 13, 2024. APPLICATION​

​Fees: The registration fee is $30 per student (no cost for directors) and is payable at registration January 16, 2025. 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 fee ($30 per student) will be collected at registration and should be made payable to the UWEC Choral Area. No school purchase orders please.

*Any students that drop after December 20th, 2024 or do not attend the festival the day of will be charged only $15 per student to cover their festival t-shirt and food expenses.

Repertoire: *Each school is responsible for purchasing music for their own students.*

COMING SOON

PRACTICE TRACKS Coming soon

UW-EAU CLAIRE MIDDLE LEVEL HONOR CHOIR CONCERT
LOCATION: Gantner Concert Hall – $7.00 General Admission
TIME: 6pm
Questions?
Contact Dr. Frank Watkins, Director of Choral Activities
([email protected]) or via phone at 715.836.2329, or 
Zoe Eineichner, Choral Area Assistant
​([email protected]).