Registration Information

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We hope it is off to a great start.

Pre-registration via Google Form is now open

Are you ready for VCCF 2027? Pre-registration via Google Form is now open and will close October 2, 2026. Please complete the pre-registration form HERE to reflect a commitment from your school (with approval from your administration) and the number of students. Registration is limited to 15 students (grades 4-6) per OAKE member, and space is limited to the first 170 participants. Please be as close as possible to actual numbers of interested and qualifying students as possible to prevent unnecessary waitlisting or exclusion of other schools. Once the 170 limit is reached, schools will be placed on a wait list. Schools placed in the wait list will find out on October 221, 2026 if there is space in the festival for them.

REGISTRATION MATERIALS INCLUDING STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 18, 2026. These materials will be sent to directors once pre-registration is received. If a pre-registered school is not able to honor this timeline, registration will be opened to any waitlisted schools on October 21.

The VCCF 2027 registration fee is $60 per student. Additional cost compared to previous years reflects the increased expense of facilities and personnel needed to provide a quality experience for singers. Once registered, fees are nonrefundable for any reason including illness, change of schedule, and weather-related cancellations. The building being used for this event is a Prince William County Public School. Though the weather has never completely canceled our event, we will follow PWCS cancellations and/or delays. Any festival weekend schedule adjustments will be communicated to directors via text and email.

Choral octavos and a link to rehearsal tracks will be sent to your school once your completed student registration form and a single check has been received. All choral octavos will be provided by VOKE and must be returned in good condition at the rehearsal on Saturday, January 16. Teachers will be held financially accountable for lost or damaged music. Below is the downloadable teacher letter and list of the VCCF 2026 repertoire:

1. Klee Wyck (unison) - B. Tate
2. The Water is Wide/ Bring Me a Little Water Sylvie (SA) - R. Dilworth
3. 3 Quotes by Mark Twain (SA) - A. Ramsey
4. Yksi,kaksi, kolme, neljä (The Whole World Roars) (SA) - M. Saindon
5. When I Close my Eyes (SA) - J. Papoulis
6. Take This Gift (SSA) - T. Wong

We are incredibly excited to work with this year’s wonderful group of students! We can’t wait to provide you and them with the best musical experience possible. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Sincerely,

Michelle McCarten, Ivy Cole, & Veronica Kennedy

VCCF 2027 Co-Chairs, Virginia Organization of Kodaly Educators

About Our Clinician

Laura Harmon is an accomplished conductor whose passion for music and dedication to fostering children's musical growth have defined her career. With over two decades of experience as an educator and choral conductor, Laura's commitment to excellence shines through her students. Throughout her journey, Laura has led choirs and taught general music to students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Her students have participated in esteemed honors choirs across New Jersey and prestigious ensembles such as the All-South Jersey Choir, All-State Choir, and OAKE National Choir. Ms. Harmon has also conducted the All-South Jersey Elementary Choir, the NJMEA Middle School Treble Choir, and the PMEA Elementary Songfest. In addition to her work in the classroom, she has conducted choirs internationally in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, and Spain, enriching her teaching with diverse cultural perspectives and experiences. Laura holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, and Level IV Kodály training from The Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE). With her professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication, Laura Harmon continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless children, nurturing their musical abilities and preparing them for success in the world of music.t, and Virginia.

Date and Location

Woodbridge High School
3001 Old Bridge Rd.,
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Saturday, January 16
10am-3pm

Sunday, January 17
Rehearsal at 2pm;
Concert at 5pm

Contacts
Michelle McCarten
Ivy Cole
Veronica Kennedy