CELEBRATING THE FIFTEENTH SEASON
of the Pacific International Children's Choir Festival

Fifteen years of extraordinary guest conductors, fabulous performances, and a roster of 120+ participating choirs has garnered the praise of singers, their conductors and tour chaperones who call it “life-changing” and “the most amazing week of my life so far.”

PICCFEST 2012 guest conductor Bob Chilcott returns for his third appearance to lead the combined Festival Chorus and individual workshops with each choir. The combination of PICCFEST and the Oregon Bach Festival creates this one-of-a-kind event filled with inspiring rehearsals, at least two performances by each participating choir, performances of the combined Festival Chorus, and a welcoming environment that leaves participants asking, “When can we come back?!”

Located in Oregon’s breathtaking southern Willamette Valley, the festival takes place on and around the beautiful University of Oregon campus and various venues in Eugene, including the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, home of the world-renowned Oregon Bach Festival.

PICCFEST 2012 participating choirs are:

Green Bay Boy Choir (Wisconsin)
Nanaimo Youth Choir (British Columbia)
Northwest Girlchoir (Washington)
Oregon Festival Choirs (Oregon)
Pacific Boychoir Academy (California)
Pacific Youth Choir (Oregon)
Rainier Youth Choirs (Washington)
Rapid City Children’s Chorus (South Dakota)
San Diego Children’s Chorus (California)
The St. John’s Boys’ Choir (Minnesota)
Youth Choir Merituuli – (Finland)

Be sure to attend the final Gala Concert on Sunday, July 1, 7:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Eugene. Tickets go on sale May 15th at the Hult Center Box Office 541-682- 5000.

LOOKING FOR A GREAT SUMMER TOUR?

Can you imagine a festival experience where you and your singers are treated as special guests, where your comfort and needs are a core value? Can you imagine a distinctively non-competitive environment that results in joyful artistic excellence and friendships that last for years to come. Can you imagine an event that rivals the finest festivals anywhere?

Then you are beginning to imagine the magical, musical Land of PICCFEST.

Applications are now being accepted for PICCFEST 2013 with guest conductor Henry Leck.

Space is limited, SO APPLY TODAY to reserve a spot. Participant fee includes all festival activities, including six nights double occupancy lodging, all meals, festival t- shirt, recreation options, ground transportation and admissions.