The University of Dubuque and Northeast Iowa School of Music to Host Treble Fest

DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque and Northeast Iowa School of Music will host Treble Fest from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Heritage Center.

The event 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 assistant professor of music at UD; Jill Klinebriel, adjunct music instructor at UD, and Terry Slade, MM, adjunct music instructor at UD, vocal instructor with NISOM, and director of Heartland Harmony. Participants will also be able to collaborate with Heartland Harmony, Julien Chamber Choir, and University of Dubuque Treble Singers.

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.

The $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 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, Julien Chamber Choir, and University of Dubuque Treble Singers, and collaborative performances featuring Treble Fest participants singing in massed chorus with the choral groups. The concert is open to the public and will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2024, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.

For more information about Treble Fest, contact Kristen Eby at KEby@dbq.edu.