Vocal Festival

The 28th Annual Millikin Vocal Festival

CANCELEDSEPTEMBER 2021!

The 28th Annual Millikin Vocal Festival will be held Sunday and Monday, September 26-27, 2021. Vocal Fest offers outstanding opportunities for both students and teachers through interaction with Millikin vocal staff and choral colleagues from throughout the region. Select high school students and their directors gather for a unique two-day vocal event combining concerts, workshops, voice lessons, and a festival choir experience. The nomination process ensures an equally balanced choir of similar ability making the festival the best possible experience for all.

COVID-19 Protocols for Millikin Vocal Festival: 

  • Self-assessment before arrival
  • Masks required for unvaccinated visitors
  • 3-ft distance maintained in rehearsals

For more information click here

 

Festival Schedule Overview

 

Festival Choir - Comprised of outstanding choristers from regional high schools. Nominations allow us to more effectively balance the choir and help ensure that students are on the same level.

Opening Concert - Featuring some of Millikin University's outstanding choral ensembles.

Vocal Coaching Lessons - 10 minute sessions with a member of Millikin's exceptional voice faculty.  OR... Audition for Millikin's School of Music - (Music majors only).

Solo Competition - Those who have memorized their song for the Vocal Coaching Sessions AND students who audition for the School of Music participate in the festival solo competition. Winners sing for the Festival Finale Concert and will be awarded cash and Millikin Scholarships. Click here for more information.

Director's Choir - It's why we got into this profession. Let's regain the joy of singing together! The choir is a favorite with directors.  Attend Director's Workshop and Reading Sessions, or you may observe the festival choir rehearsals.

Grand Finale Concert - Festival Choir, Student Solo Competition Winners, Director's Choir, and the Millikin University Choir all combine into a wonderful 75-minute concert. Participants are headed for home by 6:00 pm.

Fee (includes T-shirt) - Due after students are accepted into the festival.

  • Registration - $30 per student (music and t-shirt included)
  • Vocal Coaching - $8 (optional)

 

Deadline for Nominations is Tuesday, September 7, 2021

In September, you will receive by email a list of those students accepted into the festival. Send no fees now! Instructions for payment will be sent at that time. 

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Vocal Fest.

Other Questions? Contact us at 217.424.6300 or vocalfest@millikin.edu