2027 American Choral Festival


Anaheim, California




April 9, 2027



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Perform and Learn in Sunny

  Southern California

Friday, April 9, 2027

Anaheim, California


Famously celebrated as the "city built on imagination," Anaheim proudly hosts the Disneyland Resort, a magical destination encompassing both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. Beyond these iconic amusement parks, the city offers convenient access to a wide array of exhilarating attractions throughout Orange County and the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area... promising endless fun and adventure for all participating choirs.

American Choral Festival


Crafted and produced by Choirs of America, the American Choral Festival stands apart as a groundbreaking advancement in choral festival programming and educational experiences. We warmly invite you and your choir to join us under the sunny skies of Southern California for this inspiring and memorable event!


Our Composer-in-"Residence" will be Pinkzebra!


Festival Inclusions

What Your Group Will Do:

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

01

Adjudicated Performance

Using the most current, criterion-referenced standards, our high-magnitude adjudicators will provide you and your ensemble with detailed, written feedback about your performance.  If you don't want to be adjudicated, no problem.  Simply request a Comments Only Performance.

02

Full, Extended Clinic

After your performance, one of our world-class Teaching Artists will work with you and your ensemble for a detailed and engaging clinic based on your adjudicated performance.

03

xChange: A Meeting of Voices

Join with other choirs for an engaging, fun opportunity to sing with and for other participating choirs from across the country.

04

Pen2Podium Workshop

Work with one of COA's Teaching Artists as your choir and others workshop a new piece from Composer, Pinkzebra... some new music you won't want to miss!


Psst... Rumor has it, he might even be there.

What Your Group Will Also Get:

FESTIVAL DETAILS

In addition to the Festival Highlights listed above, you and your ensemble will also benefit from:

  • Observation opportunities (watch other groups perform);
  • Written comments and adjudication (or comments only) form... click here for our rubric;
  • Commemorative, personalized participation plaque; and
  • Memories to last a lifetime!


Festival Rate...

♬ Performer Rate: $95.00 per person


♬ Directors and Chaperones:
Free

Application

Harmony Tours

Sample Tour Itinerary*

Wednesday, April 7, 2027

  • Travel Day to SoCal
  • Meet your Dedicated Harmony Tours Guide(s)
  • Check into Hotel
  • Inclusive Group Dinner

Friday, April 9, 2027

  • Group Breakfast at Hotel
  • Participate in the American Choral Festival - Anaheim
  • Free time to explore Balboa Beach and the Balboa Fun Zone
  • Inclusive Group Dinner

Sunday, April 11, 2027

  • Group Breakfast at Hotel
  • Travel Home

Thursday, April 8, 2027

  • Group Breakfast at Hotel
  • Visit GRAMMY Museum
  • Narrated Hollywood Tour or Universal Studios
  • Inclusive Group Dinner on the Santa Monica Pier

Saturday, April 10, 2027

  • Group Breakfast at Hotel
  • Spend the day visiting both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure
  • Group Dinner at Medieval Times or Pirate's Dinner Adventure or Dinner Cruise with Hornblower

*Customize Your Tour

Tour inclusions like transportation, hotel accommodations, sightseeing, group meals, etc. are not included in the Festival Rate listed above.


However, we would be more than happy to put together a full tour package for you and your group to visit SoCal and perform with us.  This Sample Tour Itinerary is just a starting point.  We have scores of other ideas and options. Please contact us to craft the perfect tour itinerary for you and your group!


FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.
  • Can I have more than one ensemble perform?

    Absolutely!

  • Can I see your adjudication rubric?

    Sure.  Here they are...


    Concert Band Standards and Rubric (click here)

    Orchestra Standards and Rubric (click here)

    Choir Standards and Rubric (click here)

  • Do I use my own repertoire?

    Yes.

  • Is my group required to adjudicate?

    No.

  • What does the Festival Rate cover?

    The Festival Rate covers only the festival participation itself.  It does not include additional travel costs such as airfare, motor coach transfers, lodging, sightseeing, meals, etc.


    Our Harmony Tours division would be more than happy to put together a dynamic, cost-effective performing arts group tour proposal for you and your group.  Just let us know!