Sounds of the Season — Concours De Noël
Divine Grace Haitian Church
An evening of Christmas music.
Singers from churches across Portland compete across three rounds — performance, voice, and protocol — for a place in the finals.
- First Round
- December 25, 2026
- Finals
- December 27
- Registration Deadline
- December 12
- Spots
- 15 max
About
An Evening of Song
Sounds of the Season is a Christmas singing contest hosted by Divine Grace Haitian Church, bringing together singers from churches across our community for an evening of celebration and song.
Participants compete across three rounds — a first round, a semi final, and a final held on a separate evening — performing Christmas songs before a panel of three judges.
The contest is run entirely by volunteers.
Non-Profit
Every Dollar Goes Back
We are a non-profit and receive no payment for this program. Everything received goes to the winners and to funding the program.
Questions
Talk to the Contest Manager
Robenson Thermidor stays in touch with participants throughout the contest and organizes the rehearsal.
(503) 339-4213Organizers
Meet the Team
Sounds of the Season is run by volunteers from Divine Grace Haitian Church. Here's who makes it happen.
The Contest
Rules & Judging
- 15 participants maximum
- Christmas songs only
- 5 minutes maximum
- Solo or duos (2 people max)
- First round, semi-finals, and finals
- Finals held on a separate day
- Ages 9 and up
Three Judges
How You're Scored
Performance
Stage presence and delivery
Singing
Vocal technique and musicality
Protocol
Adherence to contest rules
Bonus Points
Sell Tickets, Boost Your Score
Each round, participants can sell 20 tickets at $2 each for the chance to add up to 20 bonus points to their score. Names are to be written on the back of tickets to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.
Prizes
Awards
All three placements receive a cash prize and a medal.
First Place
- Cash prize
- Gold medal
- Trophy
Second Place
- Cash prize
- Silver medal
Third Place
- Cash prize
- Bronze medal
Register
Take the Stage
Registration closes December 12. Spots are limited to 15 participants.
Partnership
Become a Sponsor
We're inviting local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and communities to partner with us and support our ministry and community programming. Whether you're a Haitian-owned business or a business from any other community, we would love to collaborate with you!
How It Works
Send Us Your Logo
When you become a sponsor, simply send us your business logo and we'll help promote your business through the live stream and during the contest.
Questions? Reach the contest organizers at Soundsoftheseason2026@gmail.com, or call Robenson Thermidor at (503) 339-4213.
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