B101's 2026 Christmas Choir Competition is underway! Here are important dates you need to know regarding our winner announcements.
K-8 Division:
Our K-8 Semifinalist announcement will take place on-air and on our social media platforms (@B101Philly) on Wednesday, November 25th in the 6:00 AM hour. The voting portion takes place Monday, November 30th through Thursday, December 3rd at B101Philly.com. Our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner announcements will take place on Friday, December 4th in the 7:00 AM hour.
9-12 Division: Sponsored by Gwynedd Mercy University
Our 9-12 Semifinalist announcement will take place on-air and on our social media platforms (@B101Philly) on Friday, December 4th in the 7:00 AM hour, after our K-8 Division winner announcement. The voting portion takes place Monday, December 7th through Thursday, December 10th at B101Philly.com. Our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner announcements will take place on Friday, December 11th in the 7:00 AM hour.
First place winners in both divisions will have their choir's song featured on B101 throughout the holidays and the school's music program will win a cash prize of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS! Plus, the choirs will be invited to perform their winning song during the Philly Pops: A Philly Holiday Spectacular on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm. The schools will also receive tickets to enjoy the show before and after their performance. The choirs will also be recognized at the Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve concert on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 3 pm. The schools will also receive tickets to enjoy the show after the on-stage recognition.
Second place winners in each division receive a $2,000 cash prize and third place winners receive a $1,000 cash prize - all to benefit their school music programs.
Music education in schools is extremely important to us, and we want to get the word out! Be sure to listen live, follow us on the Audacy app, and keep up with us on socials as we share our announcements. Plus, share your photos and videos of your choir with the hashtag #B101ChristmasChoir all over social media, and be sure to tag @B101Philly so we may share your post with all of our fans!
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