The History
For years I have wished for a quality contest to bring my Concert Choir to. There are many options for Show Choirs, but far fewer for Concert Choirs. We have visited many, often they are linked to theme parks, usually quite expensive, and we would find ourselves competing with perhaps one other High School choir and a couple of random Middle School choirs. It was out of this spirit that the Joliet Choir Contest has begun.
The goal of the Joliet Choir Contest is to provide a place for High School Concert Style groups to compete, not in a cut throat type of way, but rather as an opportunity to have a fun day listening to music and challenging ourselves as musicians.
In 2020, 20 High School groups performed and received masterclasses from our clinicians, Dr. J. Scott Ferguson of Illinois Wesleyan University, Dr. Karyl Carlson of Illinois State University, and Mr. Joseph Rivers of Mount St. Joseph University. Lockport Township High School's Concert Choir now reigns as champions, taking home bragging rights, a trophy, and the prize package including a gift certificate to JW Pepper and a $1000 travel voucher with Group Travel Planners (special thank you to our sponsors).
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The pandemic is forcing the cancelation of the 2021 Contest, we intend to resume the Joliet Choir Contest in the Spring of 2022.
Past Champions
2020 - Lockport Township High School Concert Choir (Lockport, IL) - Chad Goetz, Director
2019 - Westmont High School Madrigals (Westmont, IL) - Brett Urlaub, Director
2018 - Westmont High School Madrigals (Westmont, IL) - Brett Urlaub, Director
2017 - LaSalle Peru High School Concert Choir (LaSalle, IL) - Aimee Taylor, Director
2016 - Victor J. Andrew High School Chorale (Tinley Park, IL) - Chris Moan, Director
2019 - Westmont High School Madrigals (Westmont, IL) - Brett Urlaub, Director
2018 - Westmont High School Madrigals (Westmont, IL) - Brett Urlaub, Director
2017 - LaSalle Peru High School Concert Choir (LaSalle, IL) - Aimee Taylor, Director
2016 - Victor J. Andrew High School Chorale (Tinley Park, IL) - Chris Moan, Director
Contest Advertising Opportunities
The Joliet Choir Contest provides an opportunity for Colleges and Universities to advertise their institution in our program. The 2020 contest is looking to host 20+ choirs and is the perfect venue to reach students and families looking to further their musical interests after high school.
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