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Choir Festival

when

where

YOu are invited

registration

24-25 April 2027

Free for every ensemble

Chicago, IL

Gathering choirs to proclaim the gospel through song.

The Lauda Domini Choir Festival was born in 2003 at the prompting of the Holy Spirit. What began as a local gathering grew into an annual weekend that draws choirs from across the nation. The next chapter is Chicago.

yOU ARE INVITED

Gathering choirs to proclaim the gospel through song.

Bring your choir to Chicago

Leaders fill out one short form: ensemble, church, size and type. It takes about two minutes.

Send the title and arranger of each piece you'll present. Attach the sheet music as a PDF if you have it.

Submit repertoire →

Submit your repertoire

Learn the music

Prepare the combined choir repertoire, 3–4 songs from your own catalog, and one song from our Festival Selection.

Submit your repertoire

Send the title and arranger of each piece you'll present. Attach the sheet music as a PDF if you have it.

Send the title and arranger of each piece you’ll present. Attach the sheet music as a PDF if you have it.

Submit repertoire →

Come and proclaim

Sing together on Saturday, serve local churches Sunday morning, and join the combined concert Sunday afternoon.

Learn the music

Prepare the combined choir repertoire, 3–4 songs from your own catalog, and one song from our Festival Selection.

Come and proclaim

Sing together on Saturday, serve local churches Sunday morning, and join the combined concert Sunday afternoon.

ENSEMBLE LEADERS

Submit your repertoire

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

day one

day two

Choir presentations

Morning · Across the city

Afternoon · Festival service

Combined rehearsal

Fellowship, dinner & community

Saturday
24 April

Sunday
25 April

Choirs gather and present 3–4 pieces from their own repertoire.

All choirs return to one stage for a combined evangelistic service together with the Logos Symphony Orchestra, open to the public.

Each choir along with their accompanying pastor serves in a local Chicago church.

Everyone rehearses the combined festival program.

Combined rehearsal

The day ends with fellowship and a volleyball tournament

Christian choirs and vocal groups of all denominations and styles, from classical to contemporary, are welcome.

Choirs of every style

who can take part

what to prepare

Three things to bring

The combined choir repertoire (learned)

One song of your choice from our Festival Selection

3-4 songs from your own catalog

what to prepare

Three things to bring

The combined choir repertoire (learned)

One song of your choice from our Festival Selection

3-4 songs from your own catalog

what to prepare

Three things to bring

The combined choir repertoire (learned)

One song of your choice from our Festival Selection

3-4 songs from your own catalog

hear it for yourself

A recording from a past Lauda Domini Choir Festival — Chicago 2009

A recording from a past Lauda Domini Choir Festival - Chicago 2009

FAQ

Got specific questions?

What kind of music can choirs sing for their presentation?

Music should reflect a Christ-honoring attitude appropriate for a church setting. Style can range from classical to contemporary.

Do I need to learn the combined choir music beforehand?

Yes. It is important that all participants come prepared — whether through personal practice or rehearsals with your local group. Find the repertoire on our music page.

Is there a registration fee?

Not at all. The Registration is free. Contact us for any questions about participation costs or logistics.

QUESTIONS

Questions about the festival? We'd love to help. Reach out and someone from the Lauda Domini team will get back to you.

QUESTIONS

Questions about the tour? We'd love to help. Reach out and someone from the Lauda Domini team will get back to you.

QUESTIONS

Questions about the festival? We'd love to help. Reach out and someone from the Lauda Domini team will get back to you.

Choir Festival

Choir Festival

Choir Festival

Gathering choirs to proclaim the gospel through song.

Gathering choirs to proclaim the gospel through song.

FESTIVAL MUSIC

REGISTER YOUR ENSEMBLE

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

Saturday
24 April

Sunday
25 April

Choirs of every style

Three things to bring

Three things to bring

Three things to bring

hear it for yourself

hear it for yourself

hear it for yourself

FAQ

What kind of music can choirs sing for their presentation?

Do I need to learn the combined choir music beforehand?

Is there a registration fee?

QUESTIONS

REGISTER

QUESTIONS

REACH OUT

QUESTIONS

REACH OUT

contact@laudadomini.org

contact@laudadomini.org

+ (510) 731-7801

Choir Festival

Choir Festival

Choir Festival

Gathering choirs to proclaim the gospel through song.

Gathering choirs to proclaim the gospel through song.

FESTIVAL MUSIC

REGISTER YOUR ENSEMBLE

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

Saturday 24 April

Sunday 25 April

Choirs of every style

Three things to bring

Three things to bring

Three things to bring

hear it for yourself

hear it for yourself

hear it for yourself

FAQ

What kind of music can choirs sing for their presentation?

Do I need to learn the combined choir music beforehand?

Is there a registration fee?

QUESTIONS

REGISTER

QUESTIONS

REACH OUT

QUESTIONS

REACH OUT

Saturday
24 April

Sunday
25 April