On Saturday, October 26, 2013, 25 students from Urbandale High School auditioned for the Iowa All-State Chorus. The selection process is very competitive, with approximately 17% of auditionees being selected to participate in the All-State Music Festival in Ames, Iowa on November 21st – 23rd, 2013. It is the highest individual honor a student can receive from the Iowa High School Music Association.
Urbandale students who audition for the Iowa All-State Chorus undertake a rigorous process of quartet rehearsals, study with private teachers, multiple mock auditions, and hours of individual and quartet practice time. The following 25 Urbandale students should be applauded for their dedication and exceptional representation of themselves and their community.
Auditionees: Accepted:
Claudia Becker Annika Andrews, 12th grade, 2nd year, Alto I
Raleke Ekwena Joel Andrews, 10th grade, 1st year, Tenor I
Mitchell Freshour Nolan Brown, 11th grade, 1st year, Bass I
Maggie Hanson Sam Coon, 12th grade, 2nd year, Tenor I
Julia Hutton Lizzy Erickson, 11th grade, 1st year, Alto II
Seth Jobes Ryan Foreman, 11th grade, 1st year, Bass I
Tyler Miller Michaela Gyure, 11th grade, 2nd year, Alto II (previous year in band)
Mason Schroeder Evie Kammeyer, 12th grade, 1st year, Soprano I
Jordan Thomas Michael Madison, 11th grade, 1st year, Bass II
Emma Van Zante Morgan Muell, 12th grade, 1st year, Soprano I
Jon Temple, 11th grade, 1st year, Tenor I
Elaine Tilly, 12th grade, 1st year, Soprano II
Katie Twedt, 11th grade, 1st year, Soprano II
Recalled:
Peter Clinkscales
Danielle Pack
The selected students will perform in the 600-voice ensemble Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 PM in Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State University Campus. The performance will be broadcast on Iowa Public Television on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 2013) at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 5:30 PM.