April 30 - May 2, 2026
The Mennonite Schools Network (formerly Council) Choral Festival is a long-standing tradition that Rockway has been part of for over 50 years!
We are thrilled to be hosting the festival again. This year, the festival runs from April 30 – May 2, and will end with the traditional concert, held at The St. Matthews Centre.
The following schools will be participating in the 2026 Mennonite Schools Network Choral Festival & Concert:
- Bethany Christian School – Goshen, Indiana
- Central Christian School – Kidron, Ohio
- Dock Mennonite Academy – Lansdale, Pennsylvania
- Freeman Academy –Freeman, South Dakota
- Hillcrest Academy – Kalona, Iowa
- Rockway Mennonite Collegiate – Kitchener, Ontario
- UMEI – Leamington, Ontario
CONCERT INFORMATION
- Saturday, May 2 @ 3 pm
- The St. Matthews Centre, 54 Benton St. Kitchener, Ontario
- Freewill offering will be taken – proceeds go towards festival expenses
- Parking onsite: Limited Accessible parking is available on site
- Nearby parking garages: Charles & Benton, Queen St. South and Ontario St. South
LIVESTREAM RECORDING
- Watch an unedited livestream of the concert
Festival Participant Information
Maps of Conrad Grebel, St. Jeromes University & United College
- These maps are also found in the festival brochure.
Thursday, April 30
- Arrival & Registration
- Dinner – on your own (stay tuned, we will add some suggestions here soon)
- 7 pm Mass Choir Rehearsal
Friday, May 1
- Breakfast
- Sectional Rehearsals
- Lunch
- Workshop
- Mass Choir Rehearsal
- Banquet @ Rockway
Saturday, May 2
- Breakfast
- Dress Rehearsal @ St. Matthews Centre
- Lunch @ St. Jacobs Market
- Concert
- Pizza Supper (provided)
- Departure
