Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
HONOR MUSIC FESTIVALS
FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS
The RitterSing Festival is designed to bring together tenor and bass singers from across the region to jump-start and motivate the bass clef singers in high school choral programs early in the year. The festival offers two choirs: the Squire’s Festival Chorus (7th grade through 10thgrade chorus) and the Knight’s Festival Chorus (9th grade-adult chorus). Choir directors can choose whichever choir works best for their students. Dr. Lee Nelson, director of choral activities, conducts the Knight’s Festival Chorus. Nationally recognized guest directors conduct the Squire’s Festival Chorus and a guest ensemble performs with and for the RitterSing participants.
Students whose schools are not nominating students for the festival may request an individual application form.
For more information contact: Sarah J. Bouska, Music Tour, Camp, and Promotion Manager
(319)-352-8743 | sarah.bouska@wartburg.edu
Wartburg Meistersinger Chamber Music Festival
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, 1-5 p.m.
The Wartburg Meistersinger Chamber Music Festival is designed to bring together regional high school string and piano players to collaborate with world class artists. Special guests this year will include the internationally renowned chamber ensemble, Neave Trio! Formed in 2010, Neave Trio-violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Eri Nakamura-were recently nominated for a Grammy and have received prestigious accolades for their “…engaging and cutting-edge performances.”
Students can register as a soloist, part of a chamber group, and/or both! This one-day event will allow participants to receive feedback on All State music, upcoming college auditions, MTNA events, and/or material they are studying in large ensembles/private lessons. Registration is due by Sept. 27, 2024 (Please see below). For further questions, please contact Dr. Rebecca Nederhiser (strings) rebecca.nederhiser@wartburg.edu or Dr. Suzanne Torkelson (piano) suzanne.torkelson@wartburg.edu.
Students whose schools are not nominating students for the festival may request an individual application form.
For more information contact: Sarah J. Bouska, Music Tour, Camp, and Promotion Manager
(319)-352-8743 | sarah.bouska@wartburg.edu
Guest Conductor/Composer: Dr. Marques L.A. Garrett
Sunday-Monday, Jan. 26-27, 2025
Registration opens November 2024
The Meistersinger Honor Choir Festival is designed to bring together the finest singers from high schools across the region to collaborate with world-class artists and perform their music with the highest level of artistry. We are pleased to invite high school choir directors to nominate their top high school singers for the Meistersinger Honor Choir Festival, featuring guest artists and ensembles. In addition to interacting with our special guests, the honor choir participants will have the opportunity to visit with Dr. Lee Nelson, Dr. Nicki Toliver, and Wartburg students to learn more about possible music opportunities after high school.
Meistersinger Honor Choir Festival
Students whose schools are not nominating students for the festival may request an individual application form.
For more information contact: Sarah J. Bouska, Music Tour, Camp, and Promotion Manager
(319)-352-8743 | sarah.bouska@wartburg.edu
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8-9, 2025
Registration opens Nov. 2024
The Wartburg Music Department hosts an annual weekend band festival of the area’s most talented instrumental musicians. The Meistersinger Honor Band is hosted by the Wartburg director of bands and associate professor of music. The weekend culminates with a concert featuring the honor bands, as well the Wartburg College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Call 319-352-8296 for additional information.
Meistersinger Honor Band Festival
Each director nominating students should start by filling out the Submitting Director Form. Then continue on to the nomination forms for Winds/Brass Students and Percussion. Each director may nominate up to 20 students total.
Students whose schools are not nominating students for the festival may request an individual application form.