Heart of America is a proud, long-standing partner of Thirst Project, the world’s leading youth water organization. Founded in 2008 by a 19-year-old show choir kid (Seth Maxwell) from Indiana who discovered the atrocity of this crisis, Thirst has raised over $15 million to give over 700,000 people clean water for life! Thirst is a humanitarian 501(c)3 whose sole mission…
The 10th Anniversary season of Heart of America choir competitions concluded on March 29, in Orlando, Florida. Eight groups performed in prelims at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace in the Disney Springs Resort, with seven groups advancing to finals. Select Sound from Carroll HS (IN) kicked off the Treble Show Choir Division with a Tomb-Raider-themed performance, following Lara Croft's…
The 10th Anniversary season of Heart of America choir competitions continued on March 22, in Anaheim, California. Seventeen groups performed in prelims in the Disneyland Hotel, with six groups advancing to finals. The night before competition day, groups celebrated a decade of HOA with dinner, dancing and live entertainment. The excitement carried into the next morning, with the first group…
Heart of America celebrated its 10th anniversary at HOA LA this year. Dressed to the nines, performing groups gathered for a night of community, live entertainment, dinner, dancing and magical special guests at the Disneyland Hotel. The night opened with comments from HOA founder Chad Williams and HOA owner and producer, Ryan Morris, who reminisced on HOA's first events and…
Whether you're a seasoned choir director or new to competitive events, this is your chance to give your students an unforgettable experience in one of the most iconic cities in the country. Our event is designed to make traveling and competing easier while offering you and your students a top-tier event experience. Why You'll Love HOA Nashville Perform and Stay…
Eric Smead, Co-Director of Carroll Show Choirs from Carroll HS (IN), shared his Heart of America competition experiences and how he pushes the boundaries of what show choir can be. MEET ERIC SMEAD I grew up in Fort Wayne, IN, and have been singing and dancing for as long as I can remember! During my sophomore year of high school,…
Heart of America events showcase the end product of months of preparation. Pendleton Heights HS (IN) Choral Director Erin Archer shares the dedication and hard work it takes to make it to competition day. The Pendleton Heights HS Show Choir program practices two times a week per varsity group from October through March. We compete seven weekends in a row…
Heart of America is pleased to announce competition dates and locations for its 2026 season. Stay tuned for registration information and venue highlights. Nashville February 28, 2026 Music City provides the perfect backdrop for exhilarating performances. New York City March 14, 2026 HOA returns to NYC in 2026! Take the stage in the city where Broadway legends are born. Orlando…
Heart of America is proud to have Music Travel Consultants as our preferred travel provider. While HOA presents a comprehensive competition experience, Music Travel Consultants eliminates the headaches that can accompany coordinating group travel. Together, we aim to make the competition experience a breeze from registration to celebration. Music Travel Consultants offers: Transportation 24/7 Tour Director Online Payments and Registration…
Doran Johnson, Choral Director and Performing Arts Department Chair at Westside High School (NE), shared his Heart of America competition experiences and how he empowers students to create excellence. MEET DORAN JOHNSON I have been teaching choral music for the past 36 years. I spent 10 years in a small district in Iowa and the past 26 at a large…