Presented by Indianapolis Symphonic Choir

Indy (Choir) 500: Race to the Checkered Flag

Registration ends Friday, 05/22/2026 4:59pm EDT

About This Event

Drivers start your engines! Or should we say Conductors start your baton...

This month the podium playoffs return, but this time with a checkered flag twist, honoring the historic Indianapolis 500 and the month of May in our city. Artistic Director, Eric Stark and Assistant Artistic Director, Micheal Davis are racing to the finish line of the Indy (Choir) 500. For every 500 votes recived Eric and/or Michael will have to perform a "pit stop" task. Some tasks include: 

  • Conducting the choir with pit glove and wrench for 1 minute.
  • Dancing with checkered flags for 20 seconds
  • Rev your engine warm up - practice engine reving sounds
  • Conducting while wearing a race helmet 
  • Create a race-themed warm up 
  • Re-write lyrics to Mozart's "Lacrymosa" to be race themed and perform it 

The winner gets the wonderful race wreath placed on their shoulders and wins the golden baton.

To vote donate a minium of a dollar to the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir using this form, voting for either Eric or Michael's name. $1 = 1 vote. Cast your vote by May 22nd for who you think should win this years race to the finish line! Winner will be announced on social media over Memorial Day weekend.

 

About This Event

Drivers start your engines! Or should we say Conductors start your baton...

This month the podium playoffs return, but this time with a checkered flag twist, honoring the historic Indianapolis 500 and the month of May in our city. Artistic Director, Eric Stark and Assistant Artistic Director, Micheal Davis are racing to the finish line of the Indy (Choir) 500. For every 500 votes recived Eric and/or Michael will have to perform a "pit stop" task. Some tasks include: 

  • Conducting the choir with pit glove and wrench for 1 minute.
  • Dancing with checkered flags for 20 seconds
  • Rev your engine warm up - practice engine reving sounds
  • Conducting while wearing a race helmet 
  • Create a race-themed warm up 
  • Re-write lyrics to Mozart's "Lacrymosa" to be race themed and perform it 

The winner gets the wonderful race wreath placed on their shoulders and wins the golden baton.

To vote donate a minium of a dollar to the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir using this form, voting for either Eric or Michael's name. $1 = 1 vote. Cast your vote by May 22nd for who you think should win this years race to the finish line! Winner will be announced on social media over Memorial Day weekend.

 

Getting There

Second Presbyterian Church
7700 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260
Indianapolis, Indiana 46260
United States