Mission of the International Choral Festival

The International Choral Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artistic excellence, global understanding, friendship, and goodwill through choral music.

What people are saying about Missoula's International Choral Festival

"The Choral Festival in Missoula has become a flagship for music festivals worldwide...The Festival has become a model for many who have attempted to clone it. None have -- as it has been the leadership and the setting which are unmatched."

Maurice Casey
Past National President, The American Choral Directors Association and
Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University

"To see so many diverse choral groups in one festival makes me feel like there is hope in this world after all. That's the true value of our work–bringing people together, communicating peace through culture."

Bill Martinez, San Francisco, California

"Not only were our Montana hosts gracious, eager to please, and fully equipped to handle the 500 international singers, but most every detail had been anticipated, then meticulously handled by the Festival staff."

Steve Peter, Portland, Oregon

"Montana is not only beautiful...the state is also populated by very gracious residents. We were welcomed with such unbelievable kindness and warmth that farewells were made all the more heart-rendering and tearful."

Kam Sun Yoke, Operafest Children's Choir, Malaysia

"It was inspiring and wonderful...All the choirs I heard were excellent and the goodwill and emotional connection was high as always...I was moved to tears more than once!"

Molly Morrison, Missoula, Montana