The future of choral music is in the spotlight as talented high school choirs from Maryland and Virginia gather for a day of workshops that culminates in a vibrant evening performance.

Over the past 13 years, more than 2,500 singers have participated in the invitational, which gives each choir the opportunity to sing for, sing with and listen to a number of high-quality choirs, and to work with UMD School of Music choral faculty.

This year’s guest choirs include Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (Bethesda, MD), Centennial High School (Ellicott City, MD), Clarksburg High School (Clarksburg, MD), Fairfax High School (Fairfax, VA), Marriotts Ridge High School (Marriottsville, MD), Oakland Mills High School (Columbia, MD) and Richard Montgomery High School (Rockville, MD).