Choral Festivals

250 Concerts: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

Washington, DC| New York, NY | Boston | Philadelphia

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026 by embarking with your ensemble on a historic journey featuring iconic cities that played pivotal roles in the nation’s founding – Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. These cities are steeped in rich history, vibrant culture, and offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the patriotic spirit of the United States.

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America! Choral Festival

Washington, DC | March 19-21, 2026
Finale concert in the National Cathedral

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026 by joining singers from across the country for the America! Choral Festival, March 19-21, 2026. Z. Randall Stroope will lead the festival chorus up to a finale concert held in the magnificent National Cathedral.

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National Concert Chorus

New York, NY| March 28-31, 2026
Carnegie Hall

In coordination with Music Celebrations International, National Concerts is proud to present the National Concert Chorus in an unforgettable performance opportunity at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall on March 28-31, 2026.

This inspiring event will celebrate the hall’s rich legacy with a program of dynamic shorter works, including a world premiere, under the direction of nationally renowned conductor Alan Zabriskie. The finale concert will feature a world-premiere composition by Composer-in-Residence, Patrick Vu, and will be enhanced by immersive artistic projections.

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Toward a More Perfect Union Choral Festival

Boston, MA | May 30 – June 1, 2026
Symphony Hall

Music Celebrations International is thrilled to invite your choir to perform in the Toward a More Perfect Union choral festival in Boston, Massachusetts. The Festival will take place May 30 – June 1, 2026, and will be one of several commemorative events in Boston celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence (1776-2026).

Through song, we honor the shared journey of our nation – recognizing the struggles, hopes, and voices that continue to shape a more inclusive and equitable future for all. The setting for this event will be Boston’s historic Symphony Hall under the Artistic Direction of Dr. Kevin Fenton, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Festival Singers of Florida and Professor of Choral Conducting at Florida State University, and renowned composer and conductor, Jake Runestad.

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National Memorial Day Choral Festival

Washington, D.C. | May 22-25, 2026
Historically held in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Pride. Sacrifice. Service. These words embody the values of America’s veterans. Co-sponsored by Music Celebrations International, the American Veterans Center, and the United States Air Force, the National Memorial Day Choral Festival is designed to attract greater attention to the true meaning of the Memorial Day holiday.

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Global Ambassador Choir

Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Spain| June 14-21, 2026

Music Celebrations International invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey with the Global Ambassador Choir through Spain June 14 – 21, 2026! The mass choir will be made up of choirs from across the United States and will visit and perform in the cities of Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona. Dr. Jason Paulk, Professor of Music at Eastern New Mexico University, will lead the ensemble in an inspiring program of choral music in some of Spain’s most incredible performance spaces. 

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Rome Choral Festival

Rome, Italy| June 21-26, 2026
Historically held in St. Peter’s Basilica and the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri

The Rome International Choral Festival is one of Rome’s premier annual summer music events. The annual festival will feature Mass participation historically held at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and a formal finale concert historically held at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

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Salzburg Choral Festival | Jubilate Mozart!

Salzburg, Austria | June 24-28, 2026
Historically held in the Salzburger Dom

Music Celebrations International is pleased to present this classic event in Mozart’s City – Salzburg. Three days of festival rehearsals, mingling side-by-side with singers from a variety of backgrounds will lead festival participants to a grand finale concert historically held in the historic and stunning Salzurger Dom.
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Dublin Choral Festival

Dublin, Ireland | June 17-21, 2026
St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Facing the haunting outline of the majestic Wicklow Mountains, Ireland’s Fair City holds true to a 1,000-year Celtic heritage that inspires her music and artistry to this day. The Féile Córúil Dublin, or Dublin Choral Festival, will celebrate this great heritage of Celtic musical inspiration. The festival will feature mixed-voice choirs and individual singers from a variety of backgrounds joining together to sing en masse. Three days of rehearsals will lead participants to a grand finale performance in the historic and stunning St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.
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Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival

Vienna, Austria | July 3 – 8, 2026
Musikverein & Wiener Konzerthaus

The Summa Cum Laude Festival in Vienna is Austria’s premier global youth music festival for choirs, bands, and orchestras. Taking place every July in Vienna’s two main classical concert venues, the Golden Hall of the Musikverein and the Konzerthaus, it offers an international environment where a thousand young musicians enjoy intercultural exchanges and build bridges that span continents.
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