The 2026 season of Heart of America championships continued on March 28 in Orlando, Fla. Twenty-one groups took the stage across six divisions, with five championship groups advancing to finals at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs™ Area. From the first performances of the day to the final awards ceremony, Orlando brought strong vocals, creative storytelling and nonstop…
Why compete? Why take your students on the road, put them in front of judges, clinicians and adjudicators, and give up evenings, weekends and personal time with family and friends to do it? Early in my career, I had to answer those questions for myself. Over time, I’ve learned that every music educator answers them differently. That answer can change…
In late December 2025, two Indiana choirs took part in one of Walt Disney World’s most meaningful holiday traditions: EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional. Carmel High School Choir, directed by Katie Kouns, performed on Sunday, Dec. 21, followed by Terre Haute North Vigo High School Choir, directed by Michelle Azar, on Monday, Dec. 22. Each choir performed once, but the significance of…