Join us for a joyful culmination of the Queen City Choral Festival, a national gathering of outstanding children & youth choirs presented by the Cincinnati Youth Choir. Held on the picturesque campus of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, this non-competitive festival celebrates connection, creativity, and community through choral artistry.
Under the inspiring direction of Robyn Lana, Founder and Managing Artistic Director of CYC, and celebrated guest artist Jim Papoulis, singers come together for a weekend of shared music-making, personal growth, and meaningful collaboration. With the festival’s guiding principles—share, create, sing—at its heart, this concert showcases the spirit of unity that music can build.
Featuring nearly 150 singers from across the country, the 2025 festival welcomes:
- Cary-Apex Youth Choir (NC) — Laura Delauney, Artistic & Executive Director
- Crescendo Youth Choirs – Concert Choir (MO) — Gabrielle Pierle, Artistic & Executive Director
- Danville Children’s Choir (KY) — Patti Wright, Artistic Director
- Kentucky Youth Chorale (KY) — Madison Wells, Director; Pam Howell, Assistant Director
- Sisters’ Voices (NC) — Leandra Merea Strope, Artistic & Executive Director
- Worcester Children’s Chorus (MA) — Dr. Pamela Mindell, Artistic Director
- Cincinnati Youth Choir – Con Brio & Bel Canto (OH) — Heather Vest, Executive Director & Conductor of Con Brio; Rachel Feldman, Richard Wesp Assistant Director & Conductor of Bel Canto
Come experience the power of young voices raised in harmony—an inspiring celebration of what happens when we share, create, and sing together.
