Dorian Choral Retreat

The Dorian Choral Retreat is designed for Luther alumni, music educators, church musicians, friends of Luther, career musicians, and folks who just genuinely love singing. The weekend will feature choral rehearsals on exciting repertoire, break-out sessions for the career musicians, and other sessions for those looking to just get some “Decorah time” during the weekend. In addition, there will be plenty of social activities offered as a chance to connect with new and old friends that share a love for singing.
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Arrival and Check-in
Check-in occurs from 2 – 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10 in the lobby of the Center for Faith and Life (CFL). There is limited parking at the CFL, with much more available behind Preus Library. During check-in, you will:

Pay any unpaid balance of your registration.
Receive your music, nametag and meal card.
Receive your housing assignment and keys if you are staying on campus.

After check-in, you’ll have time to settle into your housing and get dinner in town. Choir seating begins at 5:45 p.m. in the CFL Main Hall, with rehearsal beginning at 6 p.m.
What to Pack
All participants must bring:

Black 3-ring binder (size ½ to 1 inch) for your music
Casual attire appropriate for a summer weekend in Iowa (building temperatures indoors are sometimes quite chilly, so bring an extra layer)
Concert attire for the Livssang performance that is either all black OR black bottoms and white tops. No need for a jacket, tie, or formal attire.

Any on-campus housing arrangements must be made in advance through Alecia Bucksa (buckal02@luther.edu), coordinator of campus events and outreach. We are not able to accommodate walk-in housing requests at check-in. If you require accessibility or dietary accommodations, please contact us as soon as possible with your specific needs.
Conductors, Repertoire, and Special Offerings
We are pleased to offer a collaborative choral experience in 2026. Singers will have the opportunity to work with four different conductors over the weekend, preparing varied repertoire to be performed on Sunday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m. during the Livssang Performance and Reflections.