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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 12–13, 2025
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 13, at 7:30 p.m. The festival will be conducted by our Director of Choral Studies, Dr. Adam Kluck and our featured clinician, and students will have opportunities to work with other Wright State vocal faculty members throughout the event.
This year, we welcome acclaimed composer and conductor Ryan Main! Ryan Main’s compositions are performed internationally and featured at American Choral Directors Association conferences, All-State festivals, Carnegie Hall, and stages around the world. As a composer, Ryan regularly engages with choirs and music educators as the guest artist and featured clinician for professional conferences and festivals throughout the U.S. as a composer, director, and clinician.
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 3.
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
Sunday, October 12
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | Arrive, check-in for students and directors | Creative Arts Center Atrium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Warm up, run-through of music with Ryan Main | |
| 2 p.m. |
Reading session hosted by Lorenz Music, 180 Creative Arts Center Sectional Rehearsals:
|
Creative Arts Center |
| 3 p.m. | Conducting Workshop (Directors) | Schuster Hall |
| 3:15 p.m. | Sectional Rehearsals continue | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Tutti rehearsal, Schuster Hall | |
| 5 p.m. | Dismissal |
Monday, October 13
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrival, check-in Directors treats, meet and greet |
Lily Pad (2nd Floor CAC) |
| 9 a.m. | Warm-ups with full choir | Schuster Hall |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Ryan Main rehearsal | Schuster Hall |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Professional Development Session #1 with Ginger Minneman |
180 Creative Arts Center |
| 10:30–10:40 a.m. | Snack break | |
| 10:40–11:45 a.m. | Dr. Kluck Rehearsal | Schuster Hall |
| 10:40–11:45 a.m. | Professional Development Session #2 with Ryan Main |
180 Creative Arts Center |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:05 p.m. | Wright State Student Recital | Schuster Hall |
| 12:05–1:05 p.m. | Lunch Bring your own or buy lunch at Student Union Buffet cost is $11.50 |
Student Union |
| 1:05–2:30 p.m. | Ryan Main Rehearsal | Schuster Hall |
| 1:05–1:55 p.m. | Professional Development Session #3 with Catherine Abner |
180 Creative Arts Center |
| 2:30–2:45 p.m. | Collegiate Chorale mini-concert | Schuster Hall |
| 2:45–4:15 p.m. | Ryan Main rehearsal | Schuster Hall |
| 2:45–3:45 p.m. | Professional Development Session #4 with Dr. Jim Tipps |
180 Creative Arts Center |
| 4:15–4:45 p.m. | Campus Tour | |
| 4:45–6:00 p.m. | Tutti Dress Rehearsal | Student Union Apollo Room |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner | Student Union Apollo Room |
| 7:15 p.m. | Call time - line up for concert | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Concert | |
| 8:30 p.m. | Dismissal to teachers/parents/guardians |
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:
