All-State Chorus auditions were held October 23, 2021, at Le Mars, Hampton, Independence, Atlantic, Indianola, and Washington. 19 students from Urbandale High School auditioned. The selection process is very competitive, with approximately 17% of auditionees being selected for membership in the 600-member ensemble. It is the highest individual honor a student can receive from the Iowa High School Music Association. This year’s All-State Music Festival takes place in Ames November 18-20, 2021.

Urbandale students who audition for the Iowa All-State Chorus undertake a rigorous process of small group rehearsals, study with private teachers, multiple mock auditions, and hours of individual practice time. The following 19 Urbandale students should be applauded for their dedication and exceptional representation of themselves and their community.

Auditionees:

Molly Hartzell

Jackie Hernandez

Kiki Ibsais

Kaden Knisley

Arianna Lear

Dylan Luong

Carter Menke

Kaitlyn Molis

Laynie Sand

Parker Westhoff

Recalled:

Ashlyn Meyer

Selected:

Taylor Beron, 10th grade, 1st year, Bass I, alternate

Megan Mann, 11th grade, 1st year, Alto II

Elise McDowell, 12th grade, 1st year, Alto II

Michael Miller, 12th grade, 2nd year, Bass I

Tristan Parmerlee, 12th grade, 2nd year, Tenor I

Gabrielle Peterson, 12th grade, 2nd year, Soprano I

Will Schumacher, 12th grade, 3nd year, Tenor II

Mason Sutter, 12th grade, 1st year, Bass I

The 2021 Festival Concert will celebrate the 75th anniversary of this prestigious event. The selected students will perform in the 600-voice ensemble Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 7:30 PM in Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State University Campus. The performance will be broadcast on Iowa Public Television Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 25, 2021) evening and Sunday afternoon, November 28, 2021.