Stetson Choral Festival 2025
Join us for the Stetson University Choral Festival on Friday, October 3, 2025 and Saturday, October 4, 2025 featuring a select high school choir performing S.A.T.B. repertoire. Given the overwhelmingly positive feedback from interested high school directors, we are excited to continue providing this opportunity for your best singers.
Led by Timothy Peter, PhD, Stetson University's Director of Choral Activities and Pingyi Song, Associate Director of Choral Activities this two-day festival focuses on healthy singing, spirited rehearsals and outstanding performances as we develop the joy of singing through musical excellence.
Music packets will be mailed upon registration, and festival participants should prepare the notes before the Choral Festival. Student preparation will ensure a transforming musical experience for all involved. The deadline to register for the festival is Monday, September 29, 2025.
The cost per singer is $35, which includes registration, complimentary music folder, and two meals. Music packets will be sent out after registration has been completed. Each school may register as many balanced S.A.T.B. quartets as they wish.
- Information on area lodging, parking locations and the City of DeLand.
Friday, October 3, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Registration in Presser Hall Main Lobby |
| 10:00 a.m. | Festival Honor Choir rehearsal in Lee Chapel |
| 11:15 a.m. | Sectionals (Feasel and Lee Chapel) and Director’s Chorus Rehearsal in Tinsley-Presser |
| 11:45 a.m. | Festival Honor Choir rehearsal in Lee Chapel |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch provided (Carlton Union Building) |
| 2:00 p.m. | Festival Honor Choir rehearsal in Lee Chapel |
| 2:30 p.m. | Director’s Chorus Rehearsal in Tinsley-Presser |
| 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 4:00 p.m. | Festival Honor Choir rehearsal in Lee Chapel |
| 5:15 p.m. | Dinner in Palm Court—PIZZA PROVIDED |
| 6:00 p.m. | CONCERT in Lee Chapel, featuring Stetson Chorale, Hatter Choir, and Director's Chorus |
Saturday, October 4, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Festival Honor Choir rehearsal in Lee Chapel |
| 11:15 a.m. | Sectionals (Feasel and Lee Chapel) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch on your own—enjoy Downtown DeLand or lunch on campus (Carlton Union Building) |
| 2:00 p.m. | Festival Honor Choir rehearsal at Stetson Baptist Church (1025 W. Minnesota Ave., DeLand, FL 32720) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 4:00 p.m. | Festival Honor Choir rehearsal at Stetson Baptist Church |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner on your own |
| 7:00 p.m. | CONCERT at Stetson Baptist Church featuring the Stetson Concert Choir and the Festival High School Honor Choir - PUBLIC IS WELCOME, NO TICKETS NEEDED |
| 8:30 p.m. | Depart for home |
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Timothy Peter at [email protected].