2027 May Festival Director Marin Alsop
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Fri
Oct 9
8:00 pm | Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at The Summit Country Day School
Sat
Oct 10
8:00 pm | Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at The Summit Country Day School
"The combination of music, song, film (all high quality) was exhilarating! We like the direction you’re going with the music directors and look forward to next year.”
– 2025 Festival Patron
It is with gratitude that we welcome you to the 2027 May Festival. This year, we come together to celebrate the rich history of Cincinnati and the legacy of this extraordinary festival — one of the oldest choral traditions in the country.
It is with gratitude that we welcome you to the 2027 May Festival. This year, we come together to celebrate the rich history of Cincinnati and the legacy of this extraordinary festival — one of the oldest choral traditions in the country.
"Thanks for the great work you do providing such rich musical experiences for singers of all ages, as well as for the audiences"
– 2025 Festival Patron
CINCINNATI, OH (September 10, 2026)—Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts Ensemble (VAE) has announced its 2026–2027 season, which marks Music Director Joe Miller’s second season leading the ensemble. Building on VAE’s commitment to bring exceptional choral artistry to Cincinnati, this season will feature innovative concerts that connect the community through song.
CINCINNATI, OH (August 25, 2026)— The Cincinnati May Festival has announced Dami Choi as the May Festival Choral Conducting Fellow for the 2026-27 season. Choi is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Choral Conducting at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She previously earned her Master of Music degree from the University of British Columbia.
The Cincinnati May Festival has announced acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop as its 2027 Festival Director. Alsop will bring her extensive experience on the international stage, advocacy for gender and education equity, and a dynamic approach to both conducting and repertoire to the year-long directorship.
Explore the 2026 May Festival Program Book.
2026 Festival Director Sponsor:
A Friend of the May Festival
2026 Presenting Sponsor
2026 Season Sponsor
Director of Choruses, Matthew Swanson:
Sponsored by Sherry & Mark Holcomb
