Jacksonville High School Choir Will Perform With Foreigner

The student group will take the stage at the UT Tyler Cowan Center on October 11 to support local arts programs.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Philanthropy

Jacksonville High School Choir Will Perform With Foreigner

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The Jacksonville High School choir will perform alongside the rock band Foreigner at the UT Tyler Cowan Center on October 11, 2026. Students earned the opportunity after winning a competition that required the submission of an audition video.

Why it matters

The collaboration is part of an ongoing effort by Foreigner to provide financial support and visibility to music education initiatives. The band aims to foster local arts programs through these performance partnerships and donations.

Foreigner is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary tour while donating $500 to each performing school choir. KTTB Radio matched this contribution, doubling the immediate financial support provided to the Jacksonville High School music program.

The players

Foreigner

This rock band is currently conducting a 50th anniversary tour that includes collaborative performances with local high school choirs.

Grammy Foundation

This organization works alongside Music Cares to manage the competition process and facilitate fundraising for school music programs.

KTTB Radio

This local media outlet provided matching funds for the donation given to the Jacksonville High School choir.

The details

Schools across the region have been participating in this competition organized by the Grammy Foundation and Music Cares to secure a chance to perform with the band. The Jacksonville choir will join a list of other ensembles that have recently participated in the initiative, including groups in Lubbock, San Antonio, and Wichita Falls.

October 7, 2026: Foreigner performed with the Slaton High School choir at Buddy Holly Hall.
October 11, 2026: Jacksonville High School choir performs at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.

Market Landscape

This initiative follows the structure of the band's 50th anniversary tour, which systematically integrates community outreach into major commercial concert dates. By partnering with local media and educational organizations, the tour strengthens the band's connection to regional markets.

Local residents attending the performance at the UT Tyler Cowan Center will support the Jacksonville High School music program directly through this partnership. The event provides students with professional stage experience while highlighting the importance of music education funding in Tyler.

The takeaway

Supporting high school music programs through collaborative performances can provide students with significant performance opportunities and needed financial resources. These events demonstrate how touring artists can contribute to the sustainability of local arts education.