For 35 years, Circle the State with Song (CSWS) has been an integral part of Indiana’s choral landscape. This program is a statewide choral festival for elementary and junior high/middle school choirs. Nearly 4,000 youth from hundreds of different schools participate in Circle the State each spring at one of 12 sites throughout Indiana.  Over 15,000 community members attend these concerts annually. 

 

Important 2025-2026 Deadlines:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

  • Deadline for High School All-Region Choir Registration
  • Deadline for Honor Choir Auditions

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

  • Registration Deadline for Elementary and Middle School CSWS
  • Deadline for CSWS Scholarship Applications
  • Deadline for Honor Choir Confirmations

2025-2026 Performances: High School All-Region Choir Performances:

  • North Site: Indiana University South Bend - November 4, 2025
  • Central Site: University of Indianapolis - November 11, 2025
  • South Site: TBA

Elementary and Middle School CSWS Performances:

Date TBA Elementary and Middle School CSWS

  • Areas 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5

Date TBA Elementary and Middle School CSWS

  • Areas 1, 2A, 4A, 7

Our Programs

Circle The State With Song

Honor Choirs