ALL-STATE Choir
       & BAND ​Festival


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You're Invited

This fall, high school band and choir students from Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois will travel to Chesterton, IN, to participate in an All-State Choir & Band Festival in the facilities of Fairhaven Baptist College on Thursday afternoon and Friday, October 29-30, 2026. Participating students will be guided by guest clinicians who will develop the students' musical gifts for the glory of God. Students will rehearse throughout the day and present a 7 p.m. concert for friends and family. 

purpose

All-State exists to glorify God through music by uniting students in worship, fostering fellowship among schools, and pursuing musical excellence ​under Christ-centered leadership.​
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EVENT DETAILS

DATE: Thursday and Friday, October 29-30, 2026
TIME: 2:00 PM Thursday – 8:00 PM Friday
​Central Time Zone

LOCATION: Fairhaven Baptist College
Chesterton, Indiana

WHO: SH Choir & Band Students (grades 9-12)
Nominated by Each School's Music Director(s)

COST PER STUDENT: $35
Includes three meals: Thursday dinner & Friday lunch and dinner.

COST PER CHAPERONE & DIRECTOR: $15
Includes three meals: Thursday dinner & Friday lunch and dinner.
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See Info Sheet below for housing details, dress code, etc.

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repertoire

Repertoire has been carefully recommended by the guest conductors and approved by festival planners. Each selection will challenge students to new levels of performance. Selections include a blend of sacred and secular, general and seasonal, all of which represent the best in instrumental and choral music. ​

CLINICIANS

Dr. Richard Nichols
BAND Clinician
Dr. Christopher Ellis
CHOir CLINICIAN

REGISTER HERE

DIRECTORS: Once you have registered your students, chaperones, and directors, IACS will generate an invoice for payment. Electronic payments or ACH only, please.

costs  for  guests

Concert guests will have an opportunity to give a ​benevolent donation during the program.