EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Annual Jim Turner High School Choral Festival
TBD January 2026, Time 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dalton Theatre, Kalamazoo College
TBD, guest clinician
Ten select Michigan choirs and their directors are invited to participate in an all-day choral Master Class. The public is welcome to attend as audience members for this special youth workshop.
Annual Middle School Choral Residency
Southwest Michigan Middle Schools
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Dr. Chris Ludwa
Music Director of the Kalamazoo Choral Arts and Kalamazoo College Professor of Music
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Inspiring choral students, supporting our local programs, and connecting with our talented and dedicated teachers, Dr. Chris Ludwa is excited to build lasting relationships and work on-site with middle school students and their directors.
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Email Chris directly at Christopher.Ludwa@kzoo.edu to schedule your class visit anytime this year!
High School Vocal Competition
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We are taking a short intermission from the competition to redesign it. Check back next season for more information!
Three Different Competition Categories!
Three AWESOME $500 Cash Awards!
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AWARDS
Total Cash Prizes: $1,500
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First Prize in Classical/Art Song/Opera: $500.00
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First Prize in Musical Theater/Jazz/American Songbook: $500
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First Prize in Contemporary/Pop/Rock/Folk/Hip Hop etc.: $500
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