CODA Concerts is an extraordinary festival experience designed to elevate choral performance and celebrate musical excellence. Each participating choir receives dedicated solo stage time with recorded observations from an esteemed faculty panel of nationally acclaimed conductors.

The festival concludes with an Awards Ceremony Final Concert featuring Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in performance; a guest choir; and the festival chorus of combined choirs. The performance time is to be announced.

Guest Conductors

Christopher Thomas, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ; Artistic Director of the 130+ voice Greater South Jersey Chorus in Haddonfield, NJ; and past president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Choral Director’s Association.

Dr. Derrick Fox, the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Creative Endeavors and a Professor of Choral Conducting at Michigan State University.

Dr. Pearl Shangkuan, Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan; chorus director of the Grand Rapids Symphony, a Grammy-nominated professional orchestra; Editor of Hinshaw Music; and music editor of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Choral series published by GIA.

Give to Grace 

You can help us bring the arts to life at Grace with a gift today. Click HERE to give (choose Music in the Fund Designation) or make an additional gift with your ticket purchase. Thank you for your support.

Experience the Exceptional: Become a GraceArts Member

GraceArts connects a wider community of people through art and cultural events held in our awe-inspiring space. If you have a passion for the arts, become a GraceArts member and enjoy discounts and benefits while supporting our cathedral.  

Sign up today to be part of GraceArts!