We Sing
Friday, April 10, 2026
We Sing is an all-day choral festival open to all high school female identifying individuals and non-binary 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. Contact Heather.Hamilton@uni.edu with questions.
Price per participant is $30. This includes dinner and a We Sing t-shirt.
Registration deadline is March 27. No refunds will be issued after March 28.
Order Music & Review Policies
- Repertoire for 2026 will be:
- Cantate Domino (SSA) – Pitoni/ed. Norman Greyson (Bourne Co. publishing)
- I want to die while you love me (SSAA) – Rosephanye Powell (Gentry publishing)
- Fire (SSAA) – Katerina Gimon (Cypress Choral Music)
- Hope Lingers On (SSAA) – Andrea Ramsey (MusicSpoke publishing)
- Review our safety measures and campus policies here.
Schedule
8:30am Registration Begins
9:00am Rehearsal Begins - GBPAC Great Hall
10:00am Performances by UNI Vocal Students
10:30am BREAK
10:45am Sectionals (A - Davis Hall, S2 - Jebe Hall, S1 - Great Hall)
11:30am Rehearsal Resumes - GBPAC Great Hall
12:00pm Lunch on your own
1:15pm Sectionals (A - GBPAC 30, S2 - Jebe Hall, S1 - Great Hall)
1:45pm Rehearsal Resumes - GBPAC Great Hall
2:30pm BREAK
2:45pm Rehearsal Resumes - GBPAC Great Hall
3:30pm Cecilians join Festival Choir
4:00pm BREAK
4:15pm Faculty Panel - GBPAC Great Hall
5:15pm Final Run / Dress Rehearsal - GBPAC Great Hall
5:45pm Students Dinner / Get Ready for Concert
6:30pm Concert in GBPAC Great Hall
Festival Clinician
Our 2026 Festival Clinician will be Dr. Elise M. Hepworth. Dr. Hepworth currently serves as Dean of the College of Arts, Communication and Social Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University.