2027 Youth Festival

March 5-7, 2027

Open to: Church youth choirs and singers, grades 6-12
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island

This year’s Youth Festival includes:

  • Mass rehearsals led by participating directors

  • Worship and spiritual formation moments

  • Saturday free time with your group

  • Music uniquely curated to engage young singers

  • The opportunity to lead in worship with FPCHHI

Festival Schedule

Our weekend is designed with flexibility for churches and singers. Some adjustments may occur during the festival.

Friday Night — March 5, 2027

  • 9:00 PM — Welcome and Rehearsal in the Sanctuary

  • 10:15 PM — Dismiss

Saturday — March 6, 2027

  • 9:00 AM — Morning Rehearsal (with breaks)

  • 12:00pm — Lunch on-site (per person cost will be shared with participants)

    Directors chat during lunch to formulate afternoon schedule

  • 12:45 PM — Afternoon Rehearsal

    Recognition and Blessing of SENIORS

  • 3:30 PM — Wrap Up and Dismiss

    If the music is ready, we get out EARLY!

Sunday — March 7, 2027

  • 9:00 AM — Morning Rehearsal

    “Gather & Praise” T-Shirt for Worship (cost TBA)

  • 10:00 AM — Move to choir room for final instructions

  • 10:30 AM — Worship Service with FPCHHI

Festival Repertoire

Each singer will need their own copy of the music and a black folder for worship.  Please do your best to learn the music ahead of time; it will be much more enjoyable for the singers, allowing us to move music beyond just notes and rhythms. 

2027 SELECTIONS

Coming Soon!

2026 SELECTIONS

“Make a Joyful Noise” (SATB) - Taylor Davis

“He Never Failed My Yet” (SATB) - Robert Ray

“Lord, I Believe” (SATB) - Larry Shackley

“Look at the World” (SATB) - John Rutter

“You Shall Go Out in Joy” (SATB) - Michael Barrett
(our “sending” tradition)

2025 SELECTIONS

“My God Is an Awesome God” (Keith Hampton)

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (w/Asifiwe Bwana)” (Dan Goeller)

“Pacem” (Lee Dengler)

“More Love” (Mark Miller)

“You Shall Go Out in Joy” (Michael Barrett)

FAQs

Is there a cost to attend?
No. The Youth Festival is free for churches. Participant costs for lunch on Saturday as well as the Gather & Praise T-shirt will be shared with directors.

Who can participate?
Youth singers in grades 6–12. We’ll let chaperones sing too!

Is lodging provided?
We partner with a local resort for accommodations. Check back soon for 2027 updates! Churches are not required to stay at the resort, but all are encouraged to do so. A link will be sent via email to registrants.

Do choirs need to prepare music in advance?
Learning the music ahead of time will lead to a better festival, however, we will work hard once together fill in the gaps!