
Stetson Choral Festival 2023
October 6 and 7
Join us for the Stetson University Choral Festival featuring a select high school choir performing S.A.T.B. repertoire. Given the overwhelming positive feedback from interested high school directors, we are excited to continue providing this opportunity for your best singers.
Led by Dr. Timothy Peter, Stetson University's Director of Choral Activities, and Dr. Sandra Peter, this two-day festival focuses on healthy singing, spirited rehearsals and outstanding performances as we develop the joy of singing through musical excellence.
Registration
Music packets will be mailed upon registration, and festival participants should prepare the notes prior to the Choral Festival. Student preparation will ensure a transforming musical experience for all involved. Registration is available online. The deadline to register for the festival is Monday, October 2, 2023.
The cost per singer is $30, which includes registration and complimentary music folder. 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.
- Registration Deadline: Monday, October 2, 2023
- Register Online -- REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
- Information on area lodging, parking locations and the City of DeLand
- For additional questions, please contact Timothy Peter at [email protected]
Schedule
Friday, October 6, 2023
9:00 a.m. - Registration in Presser Hall Main Lobby
10 a.m. - Festival Honor Choir rehearsal in Lee Chapel
11:15 a.m. - Sectionals (Feasel and Lee Chapel)
Director’s Chorus Rehearsal in Tinsley-Presser (Mark Pennington)
11:45 a.m. - Festival Honor Choir rehearsal in Lee Chapel
12:30 p.m. - Lunch on your own---enjoy Downtown DeLand or lunch on campus (Carlton Union Building)
2 p.m. - Festival Honor Choir rehearsal in Lee Chapel
2:30 p.m. - Director’s Chorus Rehearsal in Tinsley-Presser (Mark Pennington)
3:30 p.m. - Break
4 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 7, 2023
10 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 p.m. - Festival Honor Choir rehearsal at Stetson Baptist Church (1025 W. Minnesota Ave., DeLand, FL 32720)
3:30 p.m. - Break
4 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 (1025 W. Minnesota Ave., DeLand, FL 32720) 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