OCTOBER 23-25, 2026
In 2026, the Choir of the West will celebrate our rich tradition—100 years of outstanding choral music! Reconnect with conductors, and enjoy social gatherings, shared singing, a celebratory banquet, and the opportunity to perform together once again in the Centennial Celebration Concert.
Events will begin on Friday, October 23 at 6pm, and conclude by 4pm on Sunday, October 25. Save the date to ensure you’re able to reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate a program that has anchored PLU as a premiere music program in the Northwest. We hope you can join us!
Discounted lodging options for PLU alumni & guests.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Centennial Kickoff & Welcome Social | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Catch up with old friends and pick up your registration materials as we begin our 100-year celebration.
Centennial Choir Rehearsal I | 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The first full gathering of the Centennial Choir as we begin blending our voices across the generations.
Location: Lagerquist Concert Hall
Centennial Choir Rehearsal II | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lagerquist Concert Hall
Era Reunion Sings & Social Connections | 10:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
These sessions are a special opportunity for alumni to gather as a specific era to sing together under their director, or an alum from their era. This time is for the joy of reconnecting through our shared sound and is separate from the Centennial Concert preparation. When your era is not scheduled for an era sing, please join fellow alumni in your designated Era Social Room for refreshments and connection. Era Social Room locations will be published closer to the event.
Malmin Era Sing | 10:40 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Skones Era Sing | 11:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Sparks Era Sing | 12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lehman Era Sing | 1:10 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Nance and Galante Era Sing | 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Combined Choir Rehearsal III | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Voices of Today: Choir of the West in Concert | 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
An exclusive performance by the current 2026-2027 Choir of the West for our returning alumni.
Location: Lagerquist Concert Hall
Centennial Banquet Reception | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Centennial Celebration Banquet Dinner | 7:00 p.m.
Location: Olson Gymnasium
Combined Choir Rehearsal IV | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lagerquist Concert Hall
Centennial Celebration Concert | 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lagerquist Concert Hall
Please note: Tickets to attend the performance are not currently on sale, we will announce when tickets open.
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Share a life update—what have you been up to since your time with the Choir of the West? You can also send in news about a fellow alum or reminisce with a favorite choir memory.
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Choir of the West Oral History Project
