ChoralFest

ChoralFest is a two-week festival in November open to all Manitoba school, community, and church choirs. Our accomplished clinicians work with each group at its own level, no matter the level of experience.

ABOUT

ChoralFest is an annual two-week, non-competitive festival that provides choirs and conductors an opportunity to work with choral specialists from across the continent. The festival invites all levels and styles of choral singing, including vocal jazz. Approximately 120 choirs and 4,500 singers participate each year.

ChoralFest is open to all choirs; no matter a choir’s level of experience, our clinicians work with each group at its own level. Participating choirs must be members of MCA. For more information on membership with MCA, click here.

Although ChoralFest is non-competitive, clinicians may recommend choirs to represent Manitoba at the national annual festival, MusicFest Canada.

CHORALFEST 2024

ChoralFest 2024 will run from November 18 to 28, 2024.

November 18-22
- Senior Years Performances + Clinics
November 22 (evening) & November 23
- Community Choir Performances + Clinics
November 25-26
- Middle Years Performances + Clinics
November 27-28
- Vocal Jazz Performances + Clinics
November 18-28
- Early Years, Middle Years, & Senior Years In-School Clinics

The ChoralFest schedule is now available.

Attending ChoralFest

Audience members are welcome. Cost is $5/day or $30/festival pass, payable by cash, debit, or credit card at the door.

2024 ChoralFest Schedule

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Registration

Registration is now open for ChoralFest 2024! Register your choirs for an inspiring and educational experience. Register by Monday, October 14 to secure your preferred spot.

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Venues

We are thrilled to welcome groups back to Prairie Spirit United Church (Winnipeg) for the choral portion of the festival. The vocal jazz segment will be held at Tec Voc High School (Winnipeg).

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Program

Download the ChoralFest 2024 program here.

2024 Program

Schedule & Format

ChoralFest has something for everyone! Choirs of all styles and ages will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop their singing skills and technique at ChoralFest.

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Volunteers

Want to get involved with this exciting program? We need many volunteers to make ChoralFest a success! You can volunteer for as much or as little time as you’d like.

Clinicians

We are excited to announce the choral and vocal jazz specialists for our 2024 festival!

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Partnerships

MCA invites local, provincial, and national businesses and organizations to partner with us to make ChoralFest a success! There are several ways you can support ChoralFest and promote your company at the same time.

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Thank you to our Sponsors

MCA is able to hold this exciting event thanks to generous funding from our key sponsors. We acknowledge support from Winnipeg Arts Council / City of Song, Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba, The Blennerhassett Family Foundation, Sing Canada Harmony, St. James-Assiniboia School Division, and Long & McQuade Musical Instruments.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Visit our ChoralFest Partnerships page or contact MCA for more details