Idaho International Choral Festival

09/04/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Then & Now! (Part 2)

We continue our celebration of the choirs that have joined us on multiple occasions for the Idaho International Choral Festival! One of the greatest joys of the Festival is welcoming old friends back to Pocatello and sharing another unforgettable week of music, friendship, and cultural interchange.

Moscow Nights and Golden Gates — 2004, 2006
Poznan Boys' Choir / Poznański Chór Chłopięcy — 2016, 2023
SoundScape — 2013, 2016, 2019
Spring Women's Choir — 2023, 2026
Tahoma Girls' Choir — 1999, 2002, 2004
VEUS - Cor Infantil Amics de la Unió — 2019, 2023

We are always grateful to see familiar faces return—and we hope to welcome many of them back again in the years ahead!

08/14/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Then & Now!

We’re kicking off our “Then & Now” series by celebrating choirs that have joined us in Pocatello on more than one occasion! From Festival memories of years past to today, we’re grateful for these incredible directors and singers who have returned to share their music, talent, and friendship with our Festival community. Today, we’re recognizing five returning choirs:

ChildrenSong of New Jersey — 2008, 2016
Coro Intermezzo Costa Rica — 2016, 2023
Boys’ Choir Dagilėlis of Lithuania — 2019, 2026
Jiangmen Children’s Choir of China — 1999, 2000
Los Cantores de la Unica of Spain — 2004, 2008

We’re so thankful for the lasting friendships and musical memories these choirs have created with the Idaho International Choral Festival! And this is just the beginning! Stay tuned for our next “Then & Now” post, when we’ll feature five more returning choirs!

08/07/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY! As we prepare to celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2029, we look back at mass choir photos from our previous festivals.

For nearly three decades, thousands of singers from around the world have gathered in Pocatello, Idaho to raise their voices in friendship, musical artistry, and cultural exchange. Each photo captures more than a performance—it preserves the memories, connections, and shared joy that have made the Idaho International Choral Festival so special.

Which festival do you remember? Tag yourself, your choir, or a friend you sang with, and share your favorite memory in the comments. We can't wait to celebrate 30 years of unforgettable music with you in 2029!

07/23/2026

What an incredible journey the 2026 Idaho International Choral Festival has been! To everyone who made this festival possible—THANK YOU!!!

To our sponsors and donors, thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the power of music to unite people from around the world.

To our host families, thank you for opening your homes and your hearts, creating lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.

To our volunteers, thank you for your countless hours of service, enthusiasm, and dedication. Your behind-the-scenes efforts made every performance and every experience possible.

And to our choirs, thank you for sharing your extraordinary talents, cultures, and love of music. Your performances inspired us, your friendships enriched us, and your voices reminded us that music truly is a universal language.

Because of each of you, the 2026 Idaho International Choral Festival was more than a series of concerts—it was a celebration of unity, friendship, and hope.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this festival one to remember. We can't wait to welcome the world back to Idaho in 2029!

07/22/2026

History was made at the 2026 Idaho International Choral Festival as the Chorus of Change from Kazakhstan became the first choir from their country to participate in the festival!

Sharing the rich musical heritage of Kazakhstan, Chorus of Change captivated audiences with beautiful performances of traditional music from their homeland. Their voices carried the stories, culture, and traditions of Kazakhstan across the stage.

We are grateful to Chorus of Change for traveling so far to share their culture, friendship, and incredible talent with our festival family. Your music helped make this an unforgettable celebration of voices from around the world!

07/22/2026

The High School Honor Choir delighted audiences with an inspirational performance of "Awake My Soul" at the 2026 Idaho International Choral Festival.

With heartfelt expression, impressive musicianship, and the unmistakable energy of talented youth, they filled the concert hall with a message of hope and purpose.

Bravo to these outstanding students and our guest conductor, Dr. Scott Anderson, for sharing such a memorable musical experience with our festival audience!

07/22/2026

A favorite tradition of the Idaho International Choral Festival is our casual noontime concerts on the quad at Idaho State University, where audiences can enjoy world-class choral music in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

At the 2026 festival, the Spring Women’s Choir from San Jose, California, delighted concertgoers with a beautiful and expressive performance. Their rich harmonies and heartfelt singing filled the air, creating a memorable musical moment in the middle of the day.

Thank you, Spring Women’s Choir, for sharing your incredible talent and helping make this favorite festival tradition so special!

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

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🎶 Thank You, Idaho International Choral Festival 🎶

As the final concert came to a close, our journey at the Idaho International Choral Festival also reached its beautiful conclusion. For the Salt Lake Chinese Choir, this marked our very first time participating in an international choral festival, and it is an experience we will cherish for years to come.

Over the past few days, we shared not only our music, but also our culture, our stories, and our hearts. Through music, we met friends from around the world. Though we came from different countries, spoke different languages, and carried different traditions, we discovered that music has the remarkable ability to bring us together as one.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us throughout this journey. Thank you to every audience member who attended our concerts, to everyone who offered words of encouragement, and to the musicians and conductors from around the world who shared such generous praise. Your kindness and support mean more to us than words can express.

This festival was more than a series of performances. It was a celebration of friendship, cultural exchange, and the joy of making music together. The friendships we built over these unforgettable days will not end with the closing concert. They will remain with us as some of the most precious memories of our lives.

Thank you, Idaho International Choral Festival, for giving us the opportunity to share our voices with the world and to remind us that music truly transcends borders.

Until we meet again, may our songs continue to connect us, wherever life takes us. ❤️

07/21/2026

During our Gala Concert on Saturday night, the IICF Leadership Team presented each choir with a certificate and their very own Spuddy Buddy (Idaho's mascot and good will ambassador). We told them that their Spuddy Buddy would watch over them with his many eyes and remind them that our hearts are with them wherever they go. We asked them to send us pictures of them on their adventures with Spuddy Buddy.

Dagilelis of Lithuania was the first to send pics with their Spuddy Buddy. They're in Yellowstone National Park. What a great first adventure with their Spuddy! Travel safely, friends. Our hearts are with you.