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The University of Dubuque and Heartland Harmony Dubuque to Host Treble Fest

By University Relations Staff

DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque and Heartland Harmony Dubuque will host Treble Fest on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Heritage Center. The festival will include a workshop from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a free public concert at 4:30 p.m. in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.

Designed to empower and encourage lifelong singing, Treble Fest welcomes all who sing in the treble range to participate. The festival will celebrate the joys of singing in a fun and nurturing environment. No formal musical training is necessary to participate.

Treble Fest is open to all high school, college, and adult treble-voiced singers.

Participants will have an opportunity to work with music professionals Kristen Eby, MM, head of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, director of choral activities, and associate professor of music at UD; Jill Klinebriel, adjunct music instructor at UD; and Terry Slade, MM, adjunct music instructor at UD and director of Heartland Harmony. Participants will also be able to collaborate with Heartland Harmony and the University of Dubuque Treble Singers.

"We look forward to Treble Fest each year and the joy of so many singers - of all ages and experience - coming together to make music," Eby said. "I hope that each participant will enjoy an afternoon away from routines and that they will learn new music in a supportive and enthusiastic environment."

A $10 per participant registration fee includes the workshop, printed choral music, and an afternoon snack. Participants are asked to bring a black three-ring binder and a water bottle. Performance attire is concert black. To register as a participant, please visit https://www.dbq.edu/treblefest/.

Treble Fest will conclude with a free public concert presentation by Heartland Harmony and the University of Dubuque Treble Singers and collaborative performances featuring Treble Fest participants singing in massed chorus with the choral groups. The free concert is open to the public and will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.