Choir among those showcased at Two-Year College Festival in February

Illinois Valley Community College’s choir will join vocalists throughout the state in performance at the Two-Year College Festival Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Geneseo High School Performing Arts Center.

The event, hosted by the Land of Lincoln chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, showcases community college choirs which come together in harmony, not competition.

Each choir will perform for 13-20 minutes before joining a group sing under the direction of Dr. Irene Leites, choral director at Black Hawk College. Each performing ensemble receives a free professional-level video recording. This year, the combined choir will perform “Malakatumba” by Josu Elberdin.

“It will be a fun day of music with college choirs like us, bringing together a diverse group of people for the common goal of singing beautifully,” said IVCC Choir Director Jenilyn Roether. IVCC’s choir comprises students and community members.