The second annual Vocal Fest will be held at Wayne Community College, where young singers can learn from the college’s music faculty.

Students will spend the day rehearsing on Oct. 16 and will conclude with a mass choir performance at 4 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium, located in the Wayne Learning Center.

A total of 157 high school students from 12 schools across the state will join WCC choir students for the final performance.

The high school choir directors and the College’s choir will also perform a musical selection together during the final concert.

“I am so excited for the second annual WCC Vocal Fest,” said WCC Music Instructor Jonathan Saeger. “We learned a lot of lessons last year that have allowed us to improve the experience for everyone. This year, we are offering even more opportunities for the directors and students.”

Guest clinician Rue Lee-Holmes will offer a professional development workshop for the high school choir directors during the festival. Lee-Holmes will also be leading students and their teachers in body percussion exercises throughout the day.

In conjunction with Vocal Fest, submitted performance videos of student solos or small ensembles will be evaluated by WCC’s music faculty. Three winners will get the chance to showcase their talents in a special performance at the concert and will receive a monetary award.

“Last year, we had some pretty special performances, and I suspect we will have even more this year,” Saeger said.

The concert is free and open to the public to attend. It will also be livestreamed on WCC’s YouTube channel.

WCC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.

If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about access, contact the Accessibility Counselor at (919) 739-6729.