Choral Education Events
We would love to see you on campus!
Choral Music Education events at UNI are open to singers of all ages. Regardless of where you are on your musical path, we'd love to see you and sing with you at an educational event soon. Browse the offerings below, and let us know if you have any questions!
Vocal Arts Festival
WHO IS IT FOR? The Vocal Arts Festival is designed for schools looking for an opportunity to refine the All State music prior to state auditions in a relaxed atmosphere as well as provide a high impact performance of the All State Repertoire in a world-class venue. In addition, students have the opportunity to work in one-on-one lessons with voice faculty from the university.
Northern Festival of Choirs
WHO IS IT FOR? The Northern Festival of Choirs is designed for secondary choirs of all types to perform for each other while receiving positive and constructive written feedback from noted choral musicians. A half-day event, choirs will sing 2-3 selections in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn for an audience of their peers. The Northern Festival of Choirs is limited to 4 participating schools.
This is an invitational event. Contact John.Wiles@uni.edu with interest and/or questions.
Music Career Day
WHO IS IT FOR? UNI Music Career Day is designed for juniors and seniors in high school who are considering a career in music. This free event will include informational breakout sessions on various music careers and the programs at UNI that can lead you to them. Participants will also have the chance to sit in on classes in their chosen area of focus, visit ensemble rehearsals including Choirs, Jazz Band Combo, Orchestra, and Panther Marching Band, meet with current students, and experience first-hand what it might be like to be a music major in college.
Middle School Treble Festival
WHO IS IT FOR? The Middle School Treble Festival is for schools and students in grades 6-9 looking for a large group festival experience. Students will have sectionals and rehearsals on the concert repertoire, have a voice masterclass with one of UNI's voice faculty, and have the opportunity to work with members of the Cecilians, UNI's treble ensemble. All events will culminate in a performance in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
We Sing
WHO IS IT FOR? We Sing is an all-day choral festival open to all high school treble singers. Join the inclusive community of strong, proud singers that make up the Cecilians for the day, connecting with students from across Iowa as well as faculty members from multiple academic areas at UNI. The event culminates in an evening performance in the Great Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center