Merrick Festival Caroling Competition

Rejoice in the Voice

It’s Holiday Cheer for Your Ears.

And a Great Way to Support the Music Programs in Schools.

The Caroling Competition has become an eagerly awaited holiday tradition in the City of Coral Gables. It began in 1987 when the 550 Building first presented the City with the spectacular poinsettia tree. It’s become a special way of celebrating the holidays, continuing the tradition of the festive sound of children, caroling in front of the holiday tree. The Competition always begins the Wednesday after Thanksgiving and continues through Sunday, with the Award Show held always on the following Tuesday. The Competition is non-sectarian and presents the music of the season regardless of its origins.

2024 Performance Schedule

Saturday, December 7th

Senior High

7:00 p.m. Florida Christian School

7:30 p.m. Turner Technical Senior High

8:00 p.m. John A. Ferguson Senior High

8:30 p.m. True North Classical Academy

9:00 p.m. Hialeah Gardens Senior High

9:30 p.m. Coral Reef Senior High

Awards

More than $20,000 cash

Every School gets a minimum of $175 for their appearance

Minimum Prize Category Awards

$700 Grand Prizes

$500 Runner Up Prizes

$300 Honorable Mention

$500 Rotary Music Award

$500 Soloist Scholarship

Divisions

Junior Division – Grades 5 – 8

Senior Division – Grades 9 – 12

Categories

Small Ensemble

Full Choir

Show Choir

Magnet School

Rotary Music Award

Senior Soloist Award

Date: December 4 - 8 and 10, 2024