Indianapolis Children’s Choir to Present Master Work on Hilbert Circle Stage
- Joey Amato
- 3 hours ago
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In celebration of its 40th Anniversary Season sponsored by Everwise Credit Union, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) is resurrecting Jubilate Deo, a massive choral and instrumental undertaking that was originally commissioned for the choir’s 30th anniversary. Written by respected contemporary composer Dan Forrest, the piece will be performed by over 250 singers in elementary through high school alongside soloist Erin Twenty Benedict, ICC alumna and vocal professional.
“Bringing this massive piece back to life will be incredibly special for our singers. It has seven movements, most in different languages, and all accompanied by an orchestra. It’s a challenge to learn, and a true joy to listen to – something that I think any audience will be wowed by,” shares Joshua Pedde, Executive Artistic Director of the ICC.
The music will be classical but modern, complex but accessible and all memorized and performed by heart by the ICC’s young singers. It will be a great, uplifting display of musicianship, and artistry on one of Indy’s most iconic stages, the Hilbert Circle Theatre.
“This performance of Jubilate Deo is also a preview of what’s to come later this year,” explains Pedde. “The ICC is embarking on a big trip to the Big Apple to perform this very piece on stage at Carnegie Hall in June. Our March concert will be a great way for our ICC community at home to get to see it first.”
Special recognition of the upcoming tour to NYC will be highlighted for the audience as well, with a giveaway of two tickets to the Carnegie Hall performance, a themed photo booth, and more.
The Indianapolis Children’s Choir Presents Jubilate Deo
March 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis
Single advance tickets are $17 each and can be purchased online in advance at icchoir.org/tickets. Ages 5 and under can attend for free but require a ticket. If the concerts do not sell out in advance, additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door one hour prior to the performance.
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