JB Lyle Choral Festival

The J.B. Lyle Choral Festival is ETVA's annual adjudicated festival, scheduled for March 2-5, 2010. Participation in this festival is open to all ETVA members' high school choirs grades 9-12. Choirs may perform for comments only or for rating. Choirs earning a superior rating at JB Lyle will be invited to participate in the ACDA State Choral Festival. (For information regarding State Festival please see the TN ACDA website).

All Choirs performing in JB Lyle must perform three contrasting pieces representing at least two style periods. At least two of the selected pieces must come from the approved music lists. Compositions not on the list may be submitted to Dr. Kevin Ford for approval no later than January 15. Original copies should be sent by US mail to Dr. Ford with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return. Directors are expected to select quality music for their performances - no popular music or show tunes please! Mail to Dr. Ford at UTC Music Dept. - Station 1451, 615 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.

Please refer to the policy manual for specific info on this event.