Part of the Music for All National Festival,
presented by Yamaha
The Music for All National Choir Festival is part of the Music for All National Festival and an integral part of the Music for All ongoing mission to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all.
The Music for All National Choir Festival is a non-competitive experience for outstanding high school and youth choirs of any voicing. The festival is a celebration of musical excellence, combining world-class performance and evaluation opportunities with an exhilarating atmosphere of camaraderie in music.
Professor Emeritus
Butler University
Founder, Conductor Laureate
Indianapolis Children’s Choir
Oakwood University, AL
Chair, Associate Professor and Director Choral Activities
Director, Oakwood Aeolians
West Orange High School, FL
Director of Choral Activities
Capital University, OH
Conservatory of Music
Director of Choral Activities
Guest Conductor
Florida State University, FL
Professor Emeritus
Associate Professor of Choral Conducting, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Composer & Conductor
2021 Composer in Residence
Baylor University, TX
Professor of Ensembles
Director of Choral Activities
Ball State University, IN
Director of Choral Activities
Ball State University, IN
Director of Orchestras
Guest Conductor
Artistic Director Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley
Auburn University, AL
Charles W. Barkley Endowed Professor and Professor of Voice
Temple University, PA
Chair, Music Education and Music Therapy
Western Washington University, WA
Director of Choral Music Education
Contemporary Choral Artist/Clinician,
Bloomington, IN
University of Missouri,
Assistant Director of Choral Activities
Butler University, IN
Director of Choral Activities
Artistic Director Indianapolis
Symphonic Choir
USC Thornton School of Music
Choir Choral and Sacred Music
Cincinnati Youth Choir,
Founder, Managing Artistic Director, and Conductor
As Music for All’s newest flagship program, the National Choir Festival shines a national spotlight on outstanding choirs, providing educational programs, and spectacular musical experiences for singers in a positive, supportive environment.
The non-competitive atmosphere of the Music for All National Choir Festival provides a place for growth, cooperative encouragement, and mutual respect among music programs, students, parents, boosters and administrators.
Directors select their own programs; there is no required repertoire. There are no ratings or rankings so directors and their ensembles are free to stretch themselves, reach for new heights and strive for innovation, growth, and excellence, instead of focusing on a rating or placing.
Participating students experience an atmosphere of mutual respect while enjoying concerts from other outstanding ensembles. The Festival’s dress code and standards of conduct enhance the world-class atmosphere of the Festival. Ensembles that perform at the Festival are recognized as being among the finest in the nation. Participation is a “credential” worth having. The preparation process itself for the Festival can have a positive effect on your music program.
Music for All is honored to have the support and involvement of many music organizations. The final choir concert with orchestra will be in one of Indianapolis’ finest concert venues. Master classes are presented by leading applied faculty and artists.
The Music for All National Choir Festival is part of the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, which also includes: