Heart of America Championships continued its long-standing partnership with Thirst Project during the 2026 season, raising nearly $10,000 through events in Nashville and Orlando. The funds will help provide clean water for almost 400 people for life while supporting a village water project in Eswatini. At this year's HOA events, students, directors, families and audience members donated during "Miracle Minute"…
Planning a successful choir trip involves much more than preparing for a performance. Directors also manage transportation, scheduling, meals and student supervision throughout the weekend. When attending a Heart of America Championship event in Orlando, many directors partner with Music Travel Consultants (MTC), HOA’s preferred travel provider, to simplify those details and create a more complete experience for students. One…
Planning a successful trip to a choir competition takes more than booking a performance slot. Travel details, student supervision and scheduling all play a role in the overall experience. When attending a Heart of America Championship event in Nashville, many directors partner with Music Travel Consultants (MTC), HOA's preferred travel provider, to simplify the process and enhance the trip. Heart…
The 2026 season of Heart of America championships kicked off on February 28 in Nashville, Tenn. Fourteen groups performed in prelims in the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, with five groups advancing to finals. The day started early with bright blue skies in the southern town of Nashville. Known for its vibrant live music scene, the groups pulling into…
Heart of America Championships is committed to providing fair, educational and affordable events with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. We believe that students can learn as much off stage as they do on stage. Thus, we strive to provide a safe and friendly space where performers and their entourages can stay, perform, eat, find age-appropriate entertainment and learn…
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…