West Side Choir Festival 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
National Anthem performance
Seasonal choral performances
Collaboration between high school concert choir and elementary school choirs
Integration of choral students in extra-curricular activities
Community education program promotion
Musical accompaniment acknowledgement
School administration and staff recognition
Areas of Interest (4)
- Schools are making a concerted effort to restore extracurricular choral programs to pre-pandemic participation levels.
- Data points toward high levels of cross-disciplinary student involvement at Ironell High, debunking myths of specialization.
- Elementary and high school students are being paired to foster musical community through cultural song exchanges.
- Community education programs are being leveraged to expand choir availability for second-semester elementary students.
Notable Quotes (2)
We're hoping to have them with us so we can expand this back to the way it was before the pandemic.
Program developmentRegarding efforts to bring more elementary school choirs back into the program.
Go home and watch the pentatonics do it. It's pretty cool but not as good as I do choir.
Performance styleBefore performing 'White Winter Hymnal'.
People (2)
Jason EtnaChoir DirectorDirects the Ironell High School concert choir and manages event proceedings.
1 quote
Directs the Ironell High School concert choir and manages event proceedings.
“I do this to dispel any myths that you can't do lots of things and be part of these things, right? These are the leaders.”
Discussing the involvement of students in multiple activities like sports, theater, and AP classes.
Stephanie RowanMusic EducatorDirects the Sunnyside Choir.
Directs the Sunnyside Choir.
Places Mentioned
Ironell High SchoolSunnyside SchoolHigh View SchoolEdgewood SchoolBair ElementaryValentine Hills
Events & Meetings (1)
- Ironell High School Winter Concert