Oct 11, 2025

9am-3pm

Hosted by national Lutheran Choir at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina, and led by guest clinician, Maria Ellis, students and teachers will have the opportunity to take part in an energizing and joyful day of learning and choral music making. 

In addition to full the group singing Jeffrey Ames’ setting of “Tshotsholoza,” Rollo Dilworth’s “I Sing Because I’m Happy,” Robert T. Gibson’s “Dance,” and a surprise tune from Maria, directors and students will have the opportunity to take part in breakout sessions. 

Each breakout session will explore a variety of special topics with Ms. Ellis, Dr.  Jennaya Robison, Erin Gaffaney, Dain Swanson, and more.

A catered lunch and festival t-shirt will be provided to all student and director participants.

Children & Youth Choral Festival 

Oct 11, 2025
9am-3pm

Hosted by national Lutheran Choir at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina, and led by guest clinician, Maria Ellis, students and teachers will have the opportunity to take part in an energizing and joyful day of learning and choral music making. 

In addition to full the group singing Jeffrey Ames’ setting of “Tshotsholoza,” Rollo Dilworth’s “I Sing Because I’m Happy,” Robert T. Gibson’s “Dance,” and a surprise tune from Maria, students will have the opportunity to take part in breakout sessions.  Each session offered will explore unique topics and ways of making music with Ms. Ellis, Dr.  Jennaya Robison, and Erin Gaffaney. 

A catered lunch and festival t-shirt will be provided to all student and director participants.