FebFest 2024

Annual non-auditioned choral music festival in Santa Fe, sponsored by ABQ Coro Lux and the United Church of Santa Fe, featuring internationally-known choral conductor Dr. Anton Armstrong as guest clincian.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 24th, 2024

8:30 Participants sign in
9:00 Welcome and Introductory remarks, Talitha Arnold & Bradley Ellingboe
9:15 Vocal warm up - TBD
9:30 Rehearsal 1 with Anton Armstrong
10:30 break
10:45 Rehearsal 2 (Dr. Armstrong)
11:45 Session 1 - A Discourse on the Concert Texts - Reverend Talitha Arnold
12:30 Lunch break.
1:30 Session 2 - Anton presents on the topic of his choice
2:30 Break
2:45 Rehearsal 3 (Dr. Armstrong)
4:00 Session 3 - “Timeless Truths: the Negro Spiritual and Its Relevance to Life in the 21st
Century,” Talitha Arnold and Bradley Ellingboe
5:00 Dismiss for day

Sunday, February 25th, 2024

(morning activities are optional)
9:00 Choir warm up to sing in church with Dr. Armstrong
10:00 Church service at the United Church of Santa Fe, including music by Anton Armstrong
and a trialog sermon shared by Dr. Armstrong, the Rev. Arnold & Bradley Ellingboe
11:30 Lunch for those involved in church service festival choir
1:00 Warm up rehearsal at Santa Maria de la Paz church (required)
2:00 Concert at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church
3:30 End of Festival