FebFest 2025

7th Annual non-auditioned choral music festival in Santa Fe, sponsored by ABQ Coro Lux and the United Church of Santa Fe, featuring choral conductor Dr. Brandon Boyd as guest clinician.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 8th, 2025

8:30 Participants sign in

9:00 Welcome and Introductory remarks, Talitha Arnold & Bradley Ellingboe

9:15 Vocal warm up - Brandon A Boyd

9:30 Rehearsal 1 with Dr. Boyd

10:30 break

10:45 Session 1 - “Techniques for Lifelong Singing” - Amy Owens

11:45 Rehearsal 2 - Dr. Boyd

12:30 Lunch break.

1:30 Rehearsal 3 - Dr. Boyd

2:30 Break

2:45 Rehearsal 4 - Dr. Boyd

3:45 Break

4:00 Final Concert including:

• “Train to Glory” History and New Trends in Gospel Music - Cecilia Webb (4-4:30)
• Introduction of music to be heard, Brandon A. Boyd
• 4 pieces led by Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, accompanied by Dr. Mary Ann Ybarra
• readings by the Rev. Talitha Arnold and Cecilia Webb
• Free-will offering, benefitting the UNM Gospel Choir (“Fervent Praise”) and the Youth Chorus of the Santa Fe Symphony