April 10–11, 2026

Plymouth United Church of Christ, Des Moines, IA

This two-day event brings together singers from throughout the state for an exciting time of learning and fun. An internationally known choral composer serves as the in-residence clinician and conductor for the event.

Festival Concerts

Friday, April 10 at 4pm
High School Mixed Voice Choirs

Saturday, April 11 at 7pm
Treble Choir (Grades 4–8)

Spend the Day with Andy Beck

Singers rehearse in the afternoon with our guest composer and perform in a public concert the same evening.

Who Can Participate?

Individual Singers (Grades 4–8)

• Open to singers with unchanged (treble) voices

• Rehearsal on Saturday, April 11

• Perform 2 pieces in the mass choir

• $20 per singer

About Andy Beck

Andy Beck is Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music and a prolific composer and arranger with more than 450 choral works, vocal resources, and children’s musicals currently in print. His music is performed by singers worldwide, and he is a highly sought-after guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician for music educators and students across the United States and beyond.

Career Highlights

• Over 450 choral works in print

• Frequent guest conductor and clinician nationwide

• Commissioned composer and guest conductor for honor choirs of all ages, including all-state groups throughout the Southeast

• Alfred Music studio singer since 1992

Education & Background

A fine tenor, Andy enjoys performing in and directing musical theatre and singing with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Ithaca College and a Master’s degree in Music Education from Northwest Missouri State University. Mr. Beck is fully committed to arts education, music literacy, and choral artistry—values reflected not only in his own writing, but also in the high-quality publications available through the Alfred Music catalog he curates.