WINTER CONFERENCE 2027
January 8-9, 2027
Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Join us for the Winter Conference, January 8-9, 2027!
The Conference will be on the campus of UW Eau Claire. Invited Choirs will perform on campus, while the All State Choirs will perform at Pablo Center for the Performing Arts.
Early bird registration is NOW OPEN!
Friday Evening Concert
The All State High School Vocal Jazz, Contemporary A Cappella and Collegiate Choirs will be our headliners for the Friday evening performance, to be held at the Pablo Center.
Keynote Sessions
Jackie Hawley, who is our All State Children’s Choir Clinician will be presenting two sessions on Friday, addressing music across all age levels. Jackie is the Founding Artistic Director of Cantiamo Choirs of Ottawa and also of Nipiit Katittut - Voices United (NKVU)
Nancy Menk is the All State Collegiate conductor. Nancy will lead a session on Saturday about conducting, tips and tricks. She is excited about offering her ideas. Nancy is the Mary Lou and Judd Leighton Chair in music at Saint Mary's College at Notre Dame, Indiana. She teaches conducting classes, as well as conducts several university choirs and a community ensemble.
Invited Choirs
We are excited to feature several choirs from our state!
Friday Performances:
Chorale NouvEau under the direction of Kate Larson
Muskego High School under the direction of Matthew Wanner
Muskego Lakes Middle School under the direction of Sarah Milton
Verona Area High School under the direction of Heather Thorpe
Saturday Performances:
Indian Trail High School and Academy under the direction of John Choi
UW-Milwaukee under the direction of Zachary Durlam
Mukwonago High School under the direction of PJ Uhazie
Hotel
The hotel is the Lismore - Double Tree By Hilton (same as the Winterlude/All State 2026). Click here for our block room reservations. Discounted rates available through November 30. Also, the Lismore Hotel uses the adjacent parking ramp, be sure to register your license plate at the front desk when you arrive to receive your discounted parking rate.
Conference Facilities
Kristie Halverson has secured the UW Eau Claire Haas Fine Arts Center for our event and will act as facilities chair for the conference. Our annual luncheon and awards ceremony will be held at the campus Davies Center.
HELP WANTED
We’ll need help with staffing the Registration Table, Hospitality for Presenters, Session Presiders, and probably a few other areas. Please let me know if you are interested in helping - many hands make light work!
Karrie Been
WCDA President-Elect
president-elect@wischoral.org
Join us for the Winter Conference, January 8-9, 2027!
The Conference will be on the campus of UW Eau Claire. Invited Choirs will perform on campus, while the All State Choirs will perform at Pablo Center for the Performing Arts.
Early bird registration is NOW OPEN!
Friday Evening Concert
The All State High School Vocal Jazz, Contemporary A Cappella and Collegiate Choirs will be our headliners for the Friday evening performance, to be held at the Pablo Center.
Keynote Sessions
Jackie Hawley, who is our All State Children’s Choir Clinician will be presenting two sessions on Friday, addressing music across all age levels. Jackie is the Founding Artistic Director of Cantiamo Choirs of Ottawa and also of Nipiit Katittut - Voices United (NKVU)
Nancy Menk is the All State Collegiate conductor. Nancy will lead a session on Saturday about conducting, tips and tricks. She is excited about offering her ideas. Nancy is the Mary Lou and Judd Leighton Chair in music at Saint Mary's College at Notre Dame, Indiana. She teaches conducting classes, as well as conducts several university choirs and a community ensemble.
Invited Choirs
We are excited to feature several choirs from our state!
Friday Performances:
Chorale NouvEau under the direction of Kate Larson
Muskego High School under the direction of Matthew Wanner
Muskego Lakes Middle School under the direction of Sarah Milton
Verona Area High School under the direction of Heather Thorpe
Saturday Performances:
Indian Trail High School and Academy under the direction of John Choi
UW-Milwaukee under the direction of Zachary Durlam
Mukwonago High School under the direction of PJ Uhazie
Hotel
The hotel is the Lismore - Double Tree By Hilton (same as the Winterlude/All State 2026). Click here for our block room reservations. Discounted rates available through November 30. Also, the Lismore Hotel uses the adjacent parking ramp, be sure to register your license plate at the front desk when you arrive to receive your discounted parking rate.
Conference Facilities
Kristie Halverson has secured the UW Eau Claire Haas Fine Arts Center for our event and will act as facilities chair for the conference. Our annual luncheon and awards ceremony will be held at the campus Davies Center.
HELP WANTED
We’ll need help with staffing the Registration Table, Hospitality for Presenters, Session Presiders, and probably a few other areas. Please let me know if you are interested in helping - many hands make light work!
Karrie Been
WCDA President-Elect
president-elect@wischoral.org