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The Choral Invitational Concert is part of the 2026-2027 Harrison School for the Arts Performance Series, presented by Highland Homes Harrison School for the Arts will welcome student singers from across Polk County for an inspiring evening of choral music during the Choral Invitational Concert, bringing together talented young musicians from Harrison School for the Arts, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, and Rochelle School of the Arts. The concert will showcase the artistry, dedication, and musical accomplishments of these exceptional student performers while exploring three significant chapters in the history of the United States. The Harrison Singers will commemorate the upcoming semi-quincentennial of the United States through choral literature reflecting on the nation's history and its continuing journey. Bass Chorus will honor Native American cultures through music connected to the Lak?óta, Cherokee, and Chickasaw peoples. Treble Chorus will reflect on the experiences and events surrounding World War I and World War II. Harrison Chamber Singers will explore America's journey toward equality through hymns, spirituals, and gospel music. The evening will also feature performances by student choirs from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Rochelle School of the Arts, creating an opportunity for young musicians from across the community to share the stage and celebrate their collective love of music. “This concert is a wonderful reflection of what makes the arts so powerful—we bring young people together to learn, create, and share their voices,” said Gian Carlo Moncelli, Principal of Harrison School for the Arts. “Our students have worked tremendously hard to prepare these performances, and we are especially excited to welcome students from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Rochelle School of the Arts. Together, they remind us that music can help us understand our history, appreciate different perspectives, and find the connections that bring our community together.” From powerful harmonies and rich musical traditions to unforgettable student performances, the Choral Invitational Concert will highlight the ability of music to connect generations, cultures, and communities. WHAT: Choral Invitational Concert WHO: Harrison School for the Arts, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, and Rochelle School of the Arts WHEN: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7 PM WHERE: Harrison School for the Arts - 750 Hollingsworth Rd., Lakeland, FL 33801 TICKETS: harrisonarts.com/tickets SEATING: General seating; seats are not reserved. Wheelchair and companion seating are available upon request at the door. The Choral Invitational Concert celebrates the extraordinary talent of young singers while demonstrating the power of music to bring students and the broader community together. ABOUT: Harrison School for the Arts is a nationally recognized public high school in Lakeland, Florida, dedicated to developing the next generation of artists, creators, and innovators. As a premier arts-focused school within Polk County Public Schools, Harrison provides students with rigorous academic instruction alongside intensive training in the arts. Students pursue specialized studies across disciplines including visual arts, theatre, dance, music, creative writing, and other artistic areas, learning from accomplished faculty and engaging in meaningful performance, exhibition, and creative opportunities throughout the year. Through its unique combination of academic excellence and artistic development, Harrison School for the Arts encourages students to discover their creative voices, develop discipline and confidence, and prepare for success in college, careers, and the arts. The school also serves as an important cultural resource for the Lakeland community, providing opportunities for audiences to experience exceptional student performances and creative work. Harrison School for the Arts is committed to cultivating an environment where creativity, collaboration, curiosity, and excellence thrive, empowering students to become thoughtful artists, engaged citizens, and lifelong learners. MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Reach out to Heide Evans to coordinate media coverage. Interviews with participating directors and student performers may also be available by advance arrangement. Media Contact: Heide Evans Harrison School for the Arts 863.698.5642 Email: developmentdirector@harrisonhpa.org https://www.harrisonarts.com/
The Choral Invitational Concert is part of the 2026-2027 Harrison School for the Arts Performance Series, presented by Highland Homes
Harrison School for the Arts will welcome student singers from across Polk County for an inspiring evening of choral music during the Choral Invitational Concert, bringing together talented young musicians from Harrison School for the Arts, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, and Rochelle School of the Arts.
The concert will showcase the artistry, dedication, and musical accomplishments of these exceptional student performers while exploring three significant chapters in the history of the United States.
The Harrison Singers will commemorate the upcoming semi-quincentennial of the United States through choral literature reflecting on the nation's history and its continuing journey.
The evening will also feature performances by student choirs from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Rochelle School of the Arts, creating an opportunity for young musicians from across the community to share the stage and celebrate their collective love of music.
“This concert is a wonderful reflection of what makes the arts so powerful—we bring young people together to learn, create, and share their voices,” said Gian Carlo Moncelli, Principal of Harrison School for the Arts. “Our students have worked tremendously hard to prepare these performances, and we are especially excited to welcome students from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Rochelle School of the Arts. Together, they remind us that music can help us understand our history, appreciate different perspectives, and find the connections that bring our community together.”
From powerful harmonies and rich musical traditions to unforgettable student performances, the Choral Invitational Concert will highlight the ability of music to connect generations, cultures, and communities.
WHAT: Choral Invitational Concert
WHO: Harrison School for the Arts, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, and Rochelle School of the Arts
WHEN: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7 PM
WHERE: Harrison School for the Arts - 750 Hollingsworth Rd., Lakeland, FL 33801
TICKETS: harrisonarts.com/tickets
SEATING: General seating; seats are not reserved. Wheelchair and companion seating are available upon request at the door.
The Choral Invitational Concert celebrates the extraordinary talent of young singers while demonstrating the power of music to bring students and the broader community together.
ABOUT: Harrison School for the Arts is a nationally recognized public high school in Lakeland, Florida, dedicated to developing the next generation of artists, creators, and innovators. As a premier arts-focused school within Polk County Public Schools, Harrison provides students with rigorous academic instruction alongside intensive training in the arts.
Students pursue specialized studies across disciplines including visual arts, theatre, dance, music, creative writing, and other artistic areas, learning from accomplished faculty and engaging in meaningful performance, exhibition, and creative opportunities throughout the year.
Through its unique combination of academic excellence and artistic development, Harrison School for the Arts encourages students to discover their creative voices, develop discipline and confidence, and prepare for success in college, careers, and the arts. The school also serves as an important cultural resource for the Lakeland community, providing opportunities for audiences to experience exceptional student performances and creative work.
Harrison School for the Arts is committed to cultivating an environment where creativity, collaboration, curiosity, and excellence thrive, empowering students to become thoughtful artists, engaged citizens, and lifelong learners.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Reach out to Heide Evans to coordinate media coverage. Interviews with participating directors and student performers may also be available by advance arrangement.
Media Contact:
Heide Evans Harrison School for the Arts 863.698.5642 Email: developmentdirector@harrisonhpa.org https://www.harrisonarts.com/