Invention City
​International Choral Festival
​
​June 8-11, 2027
 A Treble Voice Choral Festival | NE Ohio 
A 4-day, 3-night festival exclusively for treble singers, celebrating the power of voices through an extraordinary blend of world-class music-making, luxury accommodations and unforgettable experiences, culminating in the world premiere of a newly commissioned festival work by acclaimed composer and clinician Jim Papoulis, conducted by the composer himself! Participants will enjoy multiple performance opportunities, including a welcome sing at Cuyahoga Fall's Amphitheater and the festival finale concert held at historic St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Festival Highlights

Jim Papoulis
Featured Conductor

Work with world-renowned clinician, conductor and composer Jim Papoulis and be part of the world-wide debut of the newly-commissioned festival piece!  

Jim Papoulis composes in many genres and is known for work that combines
contemporary, classical, and world sounds. Papoulis has made significant contributions to choral music by revitalizing the choral repertoire with songs whose roots are classical and world, with voicing that incorporates lead vocalists with choirs, vocal percussion, and world rhythms.

​Final Concert
​performance at the historic
St. Bernard Catholic
​Church

Stay at the
​Sheraton
​All-Suites Hotel 

​Two-Room suites overlooking gorgeous Cuyahoga Falls,
right on the river!

INCLUDED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Perform at the Cuyahaoga Falls Amphitheater 

​​Welcome Banquet 
Elegant Dining Experience

Private swim party at the 
​Natatorium
​Aquatic Center

Explore charming and picturesque 
​Front Street

High Bridge Glen
observation deck and river walkway

Post-Concert
​festival celebration cookie bar!

Stunning walks at
​RiverLoop

Six meals, including
​First Class Dining

Lobby Sing
opportunity

Indoor Pool

with outdoor balcony overlooking
​the river and falls

Great Location 

Walkable shopping, dining,
​ nature and parks

      Paticipant festival         
t-shirt, bag & more!  

Directors Reception 

Wine and cheese overlooking the
​falls at night!

OPTIONAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
(One Included)

HALL OF FAME

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Ride the Historic Railroad

​ Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Interested?  330-434-7464
The mission of the Invention City International Choral Festival provides treble singers with a
once-in-a-lifetime transformative musical experience through collaboration with a
​world-renowned clinician and composer while celebrating the artistry of treble voices,
expanding high-quality repertoire and inspiring singers.

Shara L. Cocchiola, Executive Artistic Director

Heather J. Cooper, Principal Conductor