2012 All State Vocal

On Saturday, Oct. 20^th, 27 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 Nov. 15 – 17, 2012. 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 27 Urbandale students should be applauded for their dedication and exceptional representation of themselves and their community.

Auditionees: Accepted:

Halen Becker Sarah Dougherty, 12^th grade, 3^rd year, Soprano I

Myles Davis Amanda Owens, 12^th grade, 2^nd year, Soprano I

Rachel Ferguson Bethany Schultz, 11^th grade, 1^st year, Soprano II

Ryan Foreman Annika Andrews, 11^th grade, 1^st year, Alto I (alternate)

Morgan Muell Maddie Bouslog, 12^th grade, 1^st year, Alto I

Jared Plimmer Kylie Pelletier, 12^th grade, 1^st year, Alto II

Nick Rice Miranda Riegel, 12^th grade, 2^nd year, Alto II

Alec Sauerbrei Bailey Whitsitt, 12^th grade, 1^st year, Alto I

Katie Sullivan Sam Coon, 11^th grade, 1^st year, Tenor II

Jon Temple Andrew Hess, 12^th grade, 1^st year, Tenor II

Art Thanupakorn Evan Stearns, 11^th grade, 2^nd year, Bass II

Elaine Tilly

Recalled:

Kayla Calhoun

Peter Clinkscales

Carson Hemphill

Garrett Warren

The selected students will perform in the 600-voice ensemble Saturday, November 17th 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 22nd) at 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 25th at 5:30 PM.

Vocal Music

2012 All State Vocal