Inspiring the next Generation
State Honor Choir
Each year over 2000 students throuhgout Minnesota audition, with 900 singers being placed, into one of seven ensembles.
2026-27 Event Dates
- 9-10: Saturday, February 13; Prior Lake High School; Concert Times TBD
- 4-5-6: Saturday, April 3; St. Michael-Albertville High School; 5:15 PM Concert
- 7-8: Saturday, April 10; St. Michael-Albertville High School; 5:30 PM Concert
Fees
Student audition fee is $18. Parents make the payment to their child’s institution. Directors, group all audition payments together and pay by credit card on the OpusEvents website.
Selected student registration fee is $140 per student; which includes fees for the guest conductor, accompanist, instrumentalists, professional rehearsal tracks, onsite medical staff, facilities, food, T-shirt, downloadable audio recording of the concert, liability insurance, and administrative support services. NOTE: This fee is payable ONLY if the student is accepted into the honor choir program.
Be aware that an additional processing fee will be added to all credit card orders. Processing fees can be avoided when paying by check.
Access
Inclusive Access
It is ACDA-MN’s intent to regard the emotional well being of our singers based upon gender or voicing. It is our priority to be transparent and place students with efficiency and consistency. Transgender and gender expansive students may be placed in ANY honor choir in which they feel comfortable. However, as a minimal expectation, the student must be able to meet all of the musical requirements for that ensemble, including demonstrating the necessary vocal range for the voice part in which they are auditioning.
Scholarships Available
Several need-based scholarships to support the honor choir registration fee will be available on a limited basis, sponsored by ACDA-MN’s F. Melius Christiansen Endowment Fund Committee. Parents should indicate their interest on the Opus Audition Information Form returned to the school’s director. If the student is selected for placement in a Honor Choir, a digitally-submitted Scholarship Application Form may be submitted by parents to ACDA-MN. Scholarship information here.