Iowa Festival Singers
Melissa Shallberg, Founder and Music Director
Inaugural concert season, 2026–2027
Est. 2026
Founded in 2026 by Melissa Shallberg, the Iowa Festival Singers are a professional-level volunteer chorale in Forest City, specializing in sacred a cappella classics, music of living composers, and spirituals, with annual choral-orchestral masterworks. Rehearsals began August 25, 2026, at Waldorf University.
Auditions are ongoing. Openings depend on current personnel.
Faculty and Staff
Audition information
Audition required
Auditions for the 2026–2027 inaugural season are available by appointment. Openings for voice parts depend on current personnel.
Upcoming concerts
October 2026
- 3:00 PM
Iowa Festival Singers
Inaugural Concert
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Forest City, IA
The Iowa Festival Singers, directed by Melissa Shallberg, present their inaugural concert in Forest City.
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Gifts designated to this ensemble sustain rehearsals, scores, guest artists, and the season ahead.
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