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 (SATB Choir) and Jean Enyeart (SSA Choir). 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

SATB Choir

Eri​n L. Stier
SATB Choir Guest Clinician
​West Ottawa, WI

repertoire

*Each school is responsible for purchasing music for their own students.*
​
​​El Cielo Cantata Alegria - Roger Bergs (SATB)
Found Tonight - arr. Jacob Narverud (SATB)
We Are the Voices - Jim Papoulis (SATB)
Crowded Table - Andrea Ramsey (SSA)
Go! Said the Star - Ryan Main (TB)

​SATB practice tracks HERE

Treble choir

Jean Enyeart
Treble Choir Guest Clinician
​Menomonie, WI

Repertoire

​​*Each school is responsible for purchasing music for their own students.*
​
Lineage - Andrea Ramsey (SSA)
After Rain - Sarah Quartel (SSA)
Widmung - Robert Schumann/arr. Mulholland (SA)
Run Away - Stuart Chapman Hill (3-part treble)
​

Treble Choir practice tracks HERE

​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, December 18, 2024. Directors will be notified of selected students December 20, 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 January 6, 2025 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.
Each school is responsible for purchasing music for their own students.
SATB practice tracks​ HERE
Treble Choir practice tracks HERE
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]).