Dorian Vocal Festival
January 11-12, 2026
Join us for the 76th annual Dorian Vocal Festival! This two day event is open to juniors and seniors that have been nominated by their school directors. While on campus, you will have the opportunity to sing in a 950 person choir, rehearse with Luther’s music faculty, and participate in sectionals with singers from hundreds of schools around the mid-west. Come and experience the vibrant community of Luther College by eating meals in the cafeteria, spending time in different areas of campus, interacting with current Luther music students, having lessons in Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, and performing in our beautiful Center for Faith and Life.
If you are a senior who is interested in attending Luther, you may sign up for a scholarship audition during this festival weekend!
Nominations for the 2026 Dorian Vocal Festival have closed. Teachers will receive notification about selected students on November 25.
Registration and Payment Details
New for 2026, we need all schools to register your students through our online portal. Refer to the email sent on December 5 and the information below. Payment of fees will also be made through this portal.
- Note: if this is your first time logging in to this system, an account needs to be set up for your school. See our helpful guide to registering.
- Once you have registered and your information has been confirmed, you may revisit and find your details.
- Have your selected students and their guardians fill out our 2026 Dorian Vocal Festival Release Form
- Complete our 2026 Dorian Vocal Festival Emergency Contact Form
PLEASE READ: If you have ANY changes to your roster, including but not limited to: lessons, housing, or number of attendees, PLEASE reach out to dorian@luther.edu with that information.
Vocal Festival Resources
You can view the schedule for the 2026 Dorian Vocal Festival here.
Music: Each choral director who has students attending the Dorian Vocal Festival needs to obtain original, purchased music for each student (no unauthorized photocopies). For your convenience, we have worked with JWPepper to create a Dorian Vocal Festival store where you can purchase the quantity you need and have them shipped to your school. Please purchase the music sooner rather than later to allow for ample time to receive it prior to the Festival!
There are five selections in total (3 SATB, 1 TTBB, 1 SSAA), which you can view by clicking into the JWPepper online store linked below. Note: e-print is an option for many of the selections, but please be certain you purchase the appropriate quantity so each student has their own edition.
If you wish to order music from a different vendor that is not JWPepper, you may; please be certain you select the correct arrangement and voicing for each piece.
Click the tab below to find the packing list. If you are staying overnight on campus – please be sure to bring a sleeping bag and pillow!
Use the following maps of campus to find the Center for Faith and Life (main concert hall), Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, housing for students, gender-inclusive restrooms available on campus, and parking.
Please view the PDF document below for more information about our frequently asked questions.
Contact Information
Ian Rocker
Assistant Director of Music Outreach
Email: rockia01@luther.edu
or dorian@luther.edu
Phone: 563-387-1389