All-State Chorus auditions were held October 22, 2022, at Le Mars, Hampton, Independence, Atlantic, Indianola, and Washington. 14 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 17-19, 2022.

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 14 Urbandale students should be applauded for their dedication and exceptional representation of themselves and their community.    

Auditionees:

Taylor Beron, Kaeden Black, Jenny Hong, Megan Mann, Ashlyn Meyer, Carys Nelson, Allison Olson, Xander Parkhill, Sophie Rugama, Sidney Shide

Selected:

Kiki Ibsais, alto, 1st year

Dylan Rains, baritone, 1st year, alternate

Recalled:

Jannet Music

Sam Veeder

The 2022 Festival Concert will celebrate the 76th anniversary of this prestigious event. The selected students will perform in the 600-voice ensemble Saturday, November 19, 2022, 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 24, 2022) evening and Sunday afternoon, November 27, 2022.