Festival Overview and Frequently Asked Questions
Where do students and directors stay during the Festival?
- On-campus student housing may be requested by schools farther than 50 miles from Decorah.
- Students will be housed in host dormitory rooms or grouped in secure sites, including residence hall study lounges or on gym floors, and should plan to bring along sleeping bags, air mattresses, pillows, etc. as well as towels and toiletries for their overnight stays.
- The college is not able to offer housing to teachers and/or chaperones.
Commercial off-campus housing is available to directors and students. http://www.luther.edu/about/decorah/lodging/
Other FAQs
- When are the Festival concerts and how are tickets obtained?Sunday, 7:00 P.M. (Main Hall, CFL) Featured Guest Choir: Roseville, Minnesota High School Concert Choir -...
- What is the Festival repertoire, and how do schools obtain it?Once the rosters have been set for the Festival Choir and the Chamber Choir, lists...
- What is the Chamber Choir, and who is in it?100 members, selected from entire Festival Choir membership Members will begin rehearsal at noon on Saturday,...
- Who is in the Festival Choir, and how are they nominated?Approximately 1,200 singers from approximately 360 schools Juniors and seniors are nominated by their school directors Membership...
- What is the cost for the Festival?Festival Fees: Once the roster is selected, registration/participation fees will be due from each participating...
- Where do students and directors stay during the Festival?On-campus student housing may be requested by schools farther than 50 miles from Decorah. Students will...
- What is the optional Solo/Mini-lesson?Student sings one piece for a Luther voice faculty member in a 10-minute private session. Solo...