Everlasting Choir Celebration

Early registration – $25 (through March 11)
Regular registration – $30 (starting March 12)

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Everlasting Choir Celebration is a training and networking event for Senior Adult Choirs.

April 13-14, 2026

First Baptist Church at the Fields

1401 Carrollton Pkwy
Carrollton, TX

April 16-17, 2026

First Baptist Church

8015 W Adams Ave
Temple, TX

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Clinician

Victor Johnson

Victor C. Johnson, a native of Dallas, Texas, is currently the School Choral Editor for Sing!, the educational publishing division of Choristers Guild. A prolific composer and arranger, he has over 450 choral works, vocal solo books, and keyboard collections currently in print.

Entertainment

Al Fike

Al Fike has been entertaining and performing for many years. He's made numerous TV and radio appearances and performed with celebrities such as Bob Hope, Lee Greenwood, Jerry Clower, Zig Ziglar, Ronnie Millsap, and Ricky Skaggs! 

With his comedy and inspiration, he can lighten up any crowd and inspire them to enjoy life to the fullest!

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Required Music

It is each director’s responsibility to order the music for their choir and bring it with them to the Everlasting Choir Celebration. No extra music will be available at the event.

Link to purchase all pieces.

O Praise Him, Alleluia! - Mary McDonald
Lorenz- 10/5898L
SATB and Piano (or Organ)

In All Things Give Thanks - Victor C. Johnson
Hal Leonard- 01192563
SATB and Piano

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me - arr. Norah Duncan IV
GIA- G-10733
SATB and Piano

The Shelter of Salvation - arr. Brad Nix
Lorenz- 10/5753L
SATB and Piano

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms - arr. Victor C. Johnson
Lorenz- 10/4474L
SATB and Piano with Optional Drums and Bass

Schedule

Important note: Revisions may be necessary to accommodate Parade of Choirs, but the beginning and end times with not change.

Day 1

11:30 am Registration
12:30 pm Welcome/Introductions
12:45 pm Combined Rehearsal 1
1:45 pm Parade of Choirs
2:15 pm Refreshment Break
2:45 pm Parade of Choirs
3:15 pm Combined Rehearsal 2
4:00 pm Dinner Break
6:30 pm Parade of Choirs
7:00 pm Combined Rehearsal 3
7:30 pm Evening Feature
8:30 pm Dismiss

Day 2

8:30 am Devotional
8:45 am Combined Rehearsal 4
9:45 am Refreshment Break
10:15 am Parade of Choirs
10:45 am Combined Rehearsal 5
11:30 am Worship
12:00 pm Dismiss

For more information contact musicworship[at]texasbaptists.org.

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