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Wright State Choral Festival
On this page:
- Festival Overview
- Application and Registration
- Festival Schedule
- Meet the Wright State Choral Faculty
Festival Overview
October 13-14, 2024
Creative Arts Center, Wright State University
The Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts – Choral Department is proud to present its annual Wright State Choral Festival, formerly known as the Mad River Vocal Arts Festival. This two-day event features a select honor choir composed of high school singers from all over the state and region. Students will gather for rehearsal, concerts, and clinics, which will culminate in a performance in Wright State's Schuster Hall on Monday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. The festival will be conducted by our Director of Choral Studies, Dr. Adam Kluck, and students will have opportunities to work with other Wright State vocal faculty members throughout the event.
This year, we welcome Stacey Gibbs, internationally renowned composer and conductor. Stacey V. Gibbs is a prolific and highly sought-after composer, arranger, and clinician. Best known for arrangements of spirituals, he is highly acclaimed for his ability to infuse new energy into familiar works without sacrificing their authenticity or power.
Application and Registration
There is no restriction on the number of students you can nominate; all are welcome!
There is also no expectation of learning the repertoire before the festival. Space is limited, so please register early.
Applications are due by or on Friday, October 4.
The student fee for the Wright State Choral Festival is $55.
Two types of online registration are available:
- Schools prepaying online for their students
- Individuals prepaying for one or more students
Watch the page for more information about the festival including a full schedule of events!
For more information, contact Dr. Adam Kluck, Director of Choral Studies at adam.kluck@wright.edu.
We look forward to seeing you in October for the Wright State Choral Festival!
Festival Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:30 p.m. | Read-through with Stacey Gibbs and Dr. Adam Kluck |
| 1:30 p.m. | Sectional rehearsals |
| 2:30 p.m. | 15-minute break |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sectional rehearsals |
| 4 p.m. | Tutti rehearsal |
| 5 p.m. | Dismissal |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. |
Tutti warm-ups For teachers: coffee and pastries |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Tutti rehearsal For teachers: professional development session #1 with Alexander Kapp |
| 10:30 a.m. | 15-minute snack break |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Tutti rehearsal For teachers: professional development session #2 with Stacey Gibbs |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch For students: partner lunch with current Wright State choir members For teachers: catered lunch with conductors in Art Gallery |
| 1 p.m. |
Tutti rehearsal For teachers: professional development session #3 with Dr. Adam Kluck (roundtable discussion) |
| 2:30 p.m. | 15-minute break |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Tutti rehearsal For teachers: professional development session #4; Watch Stacey Gibbs rehearse |
| 4:15 p.m. | Optional campus tour |
| 4:45 p.m. | Tutti dress rehearsal |
| 6 p.m. | Pizza dinner |
| 7:15 p.m. | Call time |
| 7:30 p.m. | Concert |
Meet the Wright State Choral Faculty
Adam Kluck, D.M.A.
Department:
School of Fine and Performing Arts
Title:
Instructor; Music
Address:
Creative Arts Center 085C, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001
Email:
Ginger R Minneman, M.A., B.M.
Department:
School of Fine and Performing Arts
Title:
Lecturer Interim Head of Music
Address:
Creative Arts Center 083D, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001
Email:
James W. Tipps, Ph. D
Department:
College of Liberal Arts Admin
Title:
Professor Emeritus
Address:
Creative Arts Center 210B, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001
Email:
