About the Elementary Choir Festival
Each year the San Juan Music Educators Association brings elementary students together from Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island counties. Participating teachers prepare their students ahead of time by rehearsing 5 two-part or unison pieces. Then on one Saturday each spring, those same students unite to form the San Juan Region Elementary Choir while working with some of the most inspiring guest conductors within our region and beyond. We love the sound of so many voices working together! In 2023-24, we plan to run two short sessions of the same festival - morning or afternoon. When registration opens, directors will indicate which session they prefer. The coordinator will do her best to balance the sessions based on director preference, the variety of districts represented, and overall numbers. 2023-24
Guest Conductor: Kyra Rengstorf, Choral Music Education, WWU
Accompanist: Connor Bennion
General Logistics
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Morning Session: 9:00 - 12:00 (check in 8:30 - 8:45 AM with 11:30 AM concert)
Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 4:00 (check in 12:30 - 12:45 PM with 3:30 PM concert)
Where: TBD – Stay tuned!
Coordinator: Laurie Bianco, Skyline Elementary, Ferndale SD, [email protected]
Host: Denice Saxman, Central Elementary, Ferndale SD, [email protected]
Repertoire 2023-24
The Star-Spangled Banner, Arr. Moses Hogan
Velvet Shoes, Randall Thompson, Two-Part, E. C. Schirmer Music Company Publisher No. 2526
Doraji - arr. Audrey Snyder, Three-Part Treble, Hal Leonard Publisher ID 08749932
Shady Grove - arr. Shirley McRae, SSA, Pavane Publishing ID 08301684
Oye - Jim Papoulis, unison, Boosey & Hawkes ID 48024782
Come in from the Firefly Darkness - Amy F. Bernon, Unison/Two-Part, Heritage Music Press
Registration Info/Entry Fee
Registration window: January 8 – January 26, 2024 Notification of Morning/Afternoon Session Assignment: About January 30, 2024 Entry fee: $10 per student Elementary teachers should watch their email for registration information coming in December. We look forward to hearing our students all together at this great event!
Guest Conductor: Kyra Rengstorf, Choral Music Education, WWU
Accompanist: Connor Bennion
General Logistics
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Morning Session: 9:00 - 12:00 (check in 8:30 - 8:45 AM with 11:30 AM concert)
Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 4:00 (check in 12:30 - 12:45 PM with 3:30 PM concert)
Where: TBD – Stay tuned!
Coordinator: Laurie Bianco, Skyline Elementary, Ferndale SD, [email protected]
Host: Denice Saxman, Central Elementary, Ferndale SD, [email protected]
Repertoire 2023-24
The Star-Spangled Banner, Arr. Moses Hogan
Velvet Shoes, Randall Thompson, Two-Part, E. C. Schirmer Music Company Publisher No. 2526
Doraji - arr. Audrey Snyder, Three-Part Treble, Hal Leonard Publisher ID 08749932
Shady Grove - arr. Shirley McRae, SSA, Pavane Publishing ID 08301684
Oye - Jim Papoulis, unison, Boosey & Hawkes ID 48024782
Come in from the Firefly Darkness - Amy F. Bernon, Unison/Two-Part, Heritage Music Press
Registration Info/Entry Fee
Registration window: January 8 – January 26, 2024 Notification of Morning/Afternoon Session Assignment: About January 30, 2024 Entry fee: $10 per student Elementary teachers should watch their email for registration information coming in December. We look forward to hearing our students all together at this great event!