American Festival Chorus & Orchestra Tickets

American Festival Chorus & Orchestra (AFCO) is Northern Utah’s acclaimed cross-genre choral-orchestral ensemble. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Craig S. Jessop, AFCO brings together a 200+-voice auditioned chorus and a 65-member professional orchestra. Based in Logan and the Cache Valley, AFCO regularly graces stages at Daines Concert Hall on the Utah State University campus and venues throughout Salt Lake City and Sun Valley. The ensemble performs masterworks, opera, pops, gospel, Americana, and Christmas programs, with notable Celtic collaborations that reflect its adventurous spirit. Learn more about their history, discography, and upcoming performances, and secure your seats through a trusted connection.

AFCO blends high-caliber performance with education outreach, including Carnegie Hall Link-Up concerts with the Weill Music Institute. Their 2025 season features performances on Oct 18, Nov 11, and Dec 11–13 at Daines Concert Hall, with a Celtic-themed run slated for Feb 21–23, 2026, and a Brahms Requiem performance on Apr 25, 2026. The ensemble’s leadership and accolades—such as the Madeleine Award (2013), Utah Governor’s Mansion Performing Artist Award (2014), and the U.S. National Guard Minuteman Award (2012)—underscore a respected artistic voice. AFCO’s discography highlights include Ethan Wickman: To a Village Called Emmaus (2023) and Daniel E. Gawthrop: In Quiet Resting Places, with earlier Vanguard Classics reissues and 1991 Omega recordings. Follow AFCO on social media for updates, and explore their ongoing collaborations with schools and communities.