the south dakota high school activities association’s...

“TOGETHER WE CAN”

The South Dakota High School Activities Association’s Board of Directors and

member schools would like to take this opportunity to thank the “Corporate Fam-

ily” for their support of SDHSAA programs and the students we serve.

“Sanford Health supports the SD High School Activities

Association co-curricular athletic and fine arts programs

because they provide students with life long lessons about

the value of their health and wellness as well as dedication,

teamwork, sportsmanship, culture, and balance. Together

with their teachers, families, and communities, co-curricular

activities help ensure our students get the most from their

education. The leaders we need in health care and other

occupations can shape a better future for us based on their

experiences in high school co-curricular events. Sanford

Health is pleased to be a sponsor for them and congratulates all the student par-

ticipants for their efforts.”

Kelby Krabbenhoft, President and CEO—Sanford Health

Farmers Union Insurance Angency is extremely proud of our

commitment to the SDHSAA as Community Partner. This

relationship offers us the opportunity to invest in the future

success of each and every one of our South Dakota communi-

ties. The concepts of team-work, competitiveness, discipline,

focus, and sportsmanship are but a few of the life-lessons

learned through participation in both athletic and fine arts

events. We believe these character traits are instrumental in

developing confident and capable young adults.

Wayne Bartscher,

Regional Manager

Farmers Union Insurance

Billion Automotive proudly supports the South Dakota High

School Activities Association. With many athletic and fine

arts programs available to everyone, SDHSAA provides

countless opportunities for young adults to discover, grow

and succeed. Being involved in athletic and fine arts pro-

grams allows students to experience personal growth and

experience life long skills such as: teamwork, sportsman-

ship, leadership, respect, and good citizenship. We believe these skills are vital to

the young people of South Dakota as they lead us into the future of our state.

David H. Billion- President David R. Billion– Vice President

Billion Automotive

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focus, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship. It’s

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Dana Dykhouse Miles Beacom

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The South Dakota Army National Guard is very proud to be

the military partner of the SDHSAA. The SDHSAA serves

the citizens of South Dakota by providing leadership oppor-

tunities to our young adults through a wide variety of ath-

letic and fine arts programs. The values instilled by these

SDHSAA programs coincide perfectly with the seven

Army Values that the Soldiers of the South Dakota Army

National Guard live by. The values of loyalty, duty, respect,

selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage are

the fundamentals that our leaders of tomorrow share in

common, and the foundation for building up our communities, state, and nation.

Major General Timothy A. Reisch

The Adjutant General—South Dakota National Guard

Chairperson Welcome

On behalf of the SDHSAA Staff and Board of

Directors we welcome participants and fans to

this state event. Interscholastic activities are an

extension of the classroom intended to teach

life lessons, recognize success and provide an

opportunity to develop lasting friendships. Each event participant is encour-

aged to do your best and to represent your school with pride. We encourage

proper conduct and support of all participants. Enjoy the event and best of

luck to all participants!

Chris Specht, Chairperson

SDHSAA Board of Directors

Chorus Selections

All State Accompanist: Diane Ketel

INTRODUCTION………..…..………Trisha Fisher, State Choral Chairperson

Festival Sanctus………………………………………...…………...John Leavitt

The Last Words of David……………………………………Randall Thompson

David’s Lamentation……………………………………………...Joshua Shank

If Music be the Food of Love………………………...………...David C. Dickau

The Awakening……………………………………….………..Joseph M. Martin

Concert Program

“Star Spangled Banner”……..Francis Scott Key/John Stafford Smith, arr. Dale Grotenhuis

Opening Remarks……..……James Weaver, SDHSAA & Lisa Zahn, SDMEA

Orchestra Selections

Route 66…………………………………………...……………Michael Daugherty

Komm susser tod…………………………………………….J.S. Bach/Stokowski

Symphony #8, Finale…………………………………………...…Antonin Dvorak

Combined Orchestra and Chorus

INTRODUCTION………..………Karla Chiarello, State Orchestra Chairperson Kyrie from Memorial…………………………………………………Rene Clausen

Combined Orchestra and Chorus

America the Beautiful………………………………...Ward, arr. Carmen Dragon

SDMEA “Distinguished Service Award”…......Barb Bowen, SDMEA Awards Chair

SDHSAA “Distinguished Service Award”……….…..…....James Weaver, SDHSAA

The past two days have been spent in intense rehearsal getting the program into final readiness for this evening’s concert. Our heartiest

congratulations are extended to the students, teachers, and guest conductors who have made this a memorable occasion.

All State Orchestra Background Information

The members of the South Dakota All State Orchestra are selected each fall

by competitive auditions at three sites around the state. A full symphony

orchestra is then selected from among the best musicians in South Dakota.

This year’s orchestra has 155 musicians representing 32 schools.

ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA GUEST CONDUCTOR

Brian Cole

Moorhead, MN

Brian Cole has been an orchestra teacher in the Moorhead,

MN public school district since 1995. Originally from Mar-

shall, MN, Brian graduated from the University of South

Dakota, received his Masters of Music in orchestra con-

ducting from the University of Northern Colorado, and has

received post-graduate credits from The Ohio State Univer-

sity.. Cole also is a conductor with the Fargo Moorhead

Area Youth Symphony. His hockey jersey-clad orchestras

have been invited to play at both state and national conven-

tions including the Minnesota Music Educators Conference, the Midwest Band

and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, and the American String Teacher's National

Convention.

During his tenure, enrollment in Moorhead’s orchestra program has grown from

210 to over 800. Brian and his orchestra colleague, Doug Neill, are strong believ-

ers in performing outreach concerts for rural schools. Since 1996, orchestras

from Moorhead have performed more than 85 concerts all throughout the upper

Midwest for schools without orchestra programs.

A frequent clinician, speaker, and guest conductor across the country, Mr. Cole

has appeared at music conventions in more than 20 states. Recent engagements

include: Georgia, Michigan, Kansas, Idaho, and Ohio. Brian was named Minne-

sota's string teacher of the year in 2003 by MNSOTA and was given the Heidi

Castleman Award from Chamber Music America in 2002. The Moorhead String

Program also is a past recipient of MNSOTA's Meritorious String Program

award. A football and track coach at his school, Cole is past chairman for

ASTA's National High School Honor's Orchestra. Brian and his wife, Deborah,

make their home in Moorhead with their three children.

First Violin

Hannah Gerdes, SF O'Gorman

*Avery Lux, RC Central Emily Schrag, Mitchell Christian

Maria Formiller, SF Lincoln

Maya Lehmann, RC Stevens

*Krey Warshaw, RC Central

Maya Van Nuys, RC Stevens

Ellie Bleeker, Mitchell Christian

Brigitta Bogue, SF Lincoln

*William Schilling, RC Stevens Jamuna Buchanan, RC Stevens

*Christopher Bierstedt, SF Christian

*Charlett Thelin, RC Central

*Claire Porter, RC Central

Tessa Armstrong, RC Stevens

Michael Norland, SF Washington

Duncan McGough, RC Stevens

Ryan Patrick, SF Lincoln Mikayla Rogers, RC Central

Lea Graber, Freeman Academy

Patrick Knowles, RC Central

Taylor Deutsch, SF Roosevelt

*Calantha Van Nuys, RC Stevens

*Thorn Dramstad, Huron

Emily Bachwich, RC Stevens Janna Kerk, St. Thomas More

Alex Kimn, Brookings

Marianna Brawand, Brookings

Second Violin Ann Coppock, SF Lincoln

Rheanna Pheifer, Dakota Christian

Hannah Wegehaupt, Parkston

Owen Braley, SF Lincoln

Alison Beisner, RC Stevens

Henry Wegehaupt, Parkston

Rebecca Hiigel, SF Lincoln

Jessica Daniels, SF Washington Alysala Malik, RC Stevens

Morgan Laub, RC Stevens

Laurel Rick, RC Stevens

Tyler Casanova, SF Roosevelt

Elizabeth Anderson, SF Lincoln

Clarissa Petres, RC Stevens

Jessie Kolb, Huron Shakila Swain, Aberdeen Central

Kassidy Weathers, RC Central

Levi Kent, RC Central

Sanha Ryoo, RC Stevens

Abraham Kalovsky, Mitchell

Elli Emerson, RC Central

Alex Fichter, RC Stevens

Emily Stjernholm, SF Roosevelt *Margo Richardson, RC Stevens

Claire Hoogland, Huron

Eric Moriarty, RC Stevens

Shantiel Kaiser, RC Central Zoe Van De Steeg, RC Central

Viola

Madeleine Price, RC Central Cullen Knowles, RC Central

Keegan Paugh, RC Stevens

Meagan Teply, Aberdeen Central

Andrew Carlson, SF Roosevelt

Aileen MacLachlan, RC Central

*Laura Wilsey, RC Stevens

Thomas Pfeifle, RC Stevens Zachary Dibbern, RC Stevens

Kiley Phares, RC Stevens

Shayna Lier, RC Stevens

Kimberly Chow, Dakota Valley

Richard Schleusener, RC Stevens

Tyler Policky, RC Stevens

Josh Jaton, SF Lincoln

Josie Mazzone, RC Central Jenna Harrison, RC Stevens

Elizabeth Wensmann, Aberdeen

Central

Katie Foss, SF Roosevelt

Mallory Fine, RC Stevens

Cello

*Amanda Reeves, RC Central

Karl Henry, SF Lincoln Ryan Doerr, SF Lincoln

Jessica Bachman, RC Central

*Tanner Gifford, RC Central

Zachary Larson, RC Stevens

Christian Weelborg, SF Lincoln

*Adam Bleeker, Mitchell Christian

*Anthony Pederson, Brandon Valley

*David Amussen, SF Roosevelt Hunter Friesen, SF Lincoln

Kyle Siemers, SF Roosevelt

Sophie Richardson, SF Lincoln

Kevin Nam, SF Roosevelt

Zachary Policky, RC Stevens

Drew Van Heuveln, RC Stevens

Rachel Larsen, SF Lincoln Michael Ehrman, SF Roosevelt

Sam Happeny, SF Lincoln

Justin Pederson, RC Central

String Bass

Josh Vortherms, SF Roosevelt

*Kristen Wheaton, SF Roosevelt Micah Roubideaux, RC Central

Alia Nix, SF Roosevelt

*Aaron Benson, RC Central

*Isaak Sahli, RC Stevens

Adeline Straatmeyer, RC Central

Chase Esslinger, SF Lincoln

Thomas Cragun, RC Stevens

Timothy Jacobson, RC Central

Harp Grace Gering, Freeman

Hanna Bankers, SF Lincoln

Piccolo

Anna Pickford, Custer

Flute

Anna Pickford, Custer

McKenzie Perry, SF Washington

Esther Ryoo, RC Stevens

Garrett Adam, Yankton

Oboe

Grant Preheim, Freeman

Paige Werner, RC Central Anna Hughes, RC Stevens

Hannah Asfeldt, SF Lincoln

B-Flat Clarinet

Miranda Mack, Redfield

Molly Royals, RC Central

Laura Andrews, SF Lincoln

Jared Bitz, SF Lincoln

E-Flat Clarinet

Anna Archer, SF Lincoln

Bass Clarinet

Clara Koerner, Freeman Academy

Bassoon

Chris Miller, Freeman Academy

Emily Grabowska, Leola

Sophie Drotzmann, Yankton Dillon Starner, Freeman

French Horn

Mariah Dooley, SF Lincoln

Doug Schultz, Brookings

Eric Jaton, SF Lincoln

Andrew Hildebrant, Brookings

Katelyn Jennings, RC Stevens

Nicole Clemen, SF O'Gorman

Devon Bevier, Sturgis Brown Taylor DuPont, Spearfish

ALL STATE ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL

* Denotes four year All State Orchestra Participation, ** Denotes SDMEA Member

English Horn

Anna Hughes, RC Stevens

Trumpet

Kirsten Wahl, SF Roosevelt Robbie Miller, SF Washington

Thad Alberty, RC Stevens

Nicholas Ries, Watertown

Rebecca Toso, Canton

Will Lauer, SF Lincoln

Trombone Skye Dearborn, SF Lincoln

Alexis Cole, Canton

*Brendan Gallo, Brandon Valley

Paul Flaten, SF Lutheran

Elliot Douma, SF Roosevelt

Ben Morehead, Tea Area

Tuba

Daniel Iverson, RC Stevens

Alec Beaird, SF Lincoln

Timpani

Carter Vliem, SF Christian

General Percussion Andrew Foley, De Smet

Carl Lang, Lennox

Mallets

Emily Wagner, SF Roosevelt

Ashley Swanson, Chamberlain

Evan Tau, SF Roosevelt

Piano

Matthew Graber, Freeman Academy

DIRECTORS WITH STUDENTS IN ALL STATE ORCHESTRA

* Denotes four year All State Orchestra Participation, ** Denotes SDMEA Member

ALL STATE ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL

Aberdeen Central—Karen Anderson

Brandon Valley—Shelly Berg

Brookings—Kathy Winghart

Canton—Arlen Hofer**

Chamberlain—Phil Carlson

Custer—Elisabeth Cherland**

Dakota Christian—Karissa De Jager

Dakota Valley—Daryl Jessen**

DeSmet—Laura Beck**

Freeman—Sheila Wipf**

Freeman Academy—Donna Ries**

Huron—Hans Peterson

Lennox—Tyler Nettestad**

Leola—Nancy Kindelspire**

Mitchell—Ryan Stahle

Mitchell Christian—Kathy Liesinger**

Parkston—Kevin Kleindl

Rapid City Central—Bruce Knowles

Rapid City Stevens—William G. Evans

Redfield—Tasha Nelson**

Sioux Falls Christian—Jane Newman**

Sioux Falls Lincoln—Mario Chiarello

Sioux Falls Lutheran—Tasondra Huyck

Sioux Falls O’Gorman—Dr. Duane Niles**

Sioux Falls Roosevelt—Kate Mathews**

Sioux Falls Washington—Karla Chiarello**

Spearfish—Steve Aalbu

St. Thomas More—Curtis Peacock

Sturgis Brown—David Martinson

Tea Area—Stephanie Wranek**

Watertown—Kelsey Marker**

Yankton—Kim Evander

All State Chorus and Orchestra: 1953-2011

In The Beginning . . . The South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA) was established in Aberdeen in November

of 1948. During the 1950-1951 school year, the SDMEA discussed the possibility of forming an All

State Chorus and an All State Orchestra. Eventually the decision was made to sponsor an All State

Chorus and Orchestra in Huron on November 13 and 14, 1953 with Robert McCowan directing the

Chorus and Emmanuel Wishnow conducting the Orchestra. Following the success of this first All State

concert, the decision was made to sponsor an annual All State Chorus and Orchestra event

Establishment of Partnership with SDHSAA As co-curricular opportunities increased for high school students in South Dakota, scheduling of these

opportunities became more difficult. In 1965, the South Dakota High School Interscholastic Associa-

tion (now the South Dakota High School Activities Association or SDHSAA) included SDMEA activi-

ties to allow more efficient operations of all activities in the state. This has lead to a full partnership for

this wonderful event for the students and teachers of South Dakota. In addition to the administrational

leadership of SDHSAA, the SDMEA choral and orchestra chairpersons, along with the local chairper-

sons from the All State concert site are responsible for preparation and operation of the All State

event. For the last three years, SDMEA also hosts a comprehensive music education conference for all

South Dakota teachers in conjunction with the All State event that further enhances music education in

our state.

Chorus Quotas The quota system was established for the chorus in 1956. Since the initiation of this system, it has

been based on high school enrollment in each school. Every South Dakota high school is entitled to be

represented in the All State Chorus by at least one quartet. The larger schools (with a grade 9-11 en-

rollment of 725 or more students) are entitled to have five quartets.

Orchestra Auditions In the beginning the members of the orchestra were selected by their directors. They would arrive at

All State and audition for their chair positions. Following a near disaster in 1958 when a bus break-

down delayed the arrival of the orchestra students from Sioux Falls thereby delaying the auditions for

seating, the orchestra directors voted to initiate a system of taped auditions to allow for more efficient

use of rehearsal time. Auditions by tape presented many problems and the move to live auditions was

completed in 1962.

Event Location At one time the All State Chorus and Orchestra were scheduled on a five-year rotational basis in five

cities in South Dakota – Aberdeen, Huron, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Watertown. Largely due to

the size of the chorus and orchestra and the increased attendance at the concerts, the rotation has been

reduced to two locations. The current locations are Rapid City and Sioux Falls both have rehearsal

and concert facilities that are large enough and an adequate number of motels and hotels for the hous-

ing of the students, teachers and audience.

SDMEA Commissioned Works The SDMEA has continuously maintained a commitment to the continued development of quality

choral and orchestral literature. A number of compositions have been commissioned by the SDMEA

for premiere performances at All State concerts. The following is a listing of the All-State commis-

sioned compositions and their composers.

1970 A Short Overture to a Comedy Robert Marek Orchestra

1971 Prairie Lewis Hamvas Chorus/Orchestra

1972 I Have A Dream Lewis Hamvas Chorus/Orchestra

1973 Jerry’s Blues Floyd McClain Chorus/Orchestra

1974 I Am Music Paul Royer Chorus/Orchestra

1978 Memorials Ronald Lo Presti Chorus/Orchestra

1979 Prelude and Fugue George Whaley Orchestra

1989 High South Dakota Paul Royer Chorus

1989 Prelude Robert Marek Orchestra

2003 These Things Shall Be Z. Randall Stroope Chorus/Orchestra

ALL-STATE CHORUS GUEST CONDUCTOR

Anna Hamre

University of California, Fresno, CA

Anna Hamre is in demand as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudi-

cator, having made appearances outside the continental United States

in Hawaii, Mexico, China, Italy, Austria, and England. She has guest

-conducted twice at Carnegie Hall.

At CSUF Dr. Hamre teaches undergraduate conducting and graduate

conducting and literature, and she is responsible for the management

of the choral program. She conducts the Concert Choir, Chamber

Singers, and Community Chorus Master Chorale and Coro Piccolo,

frequently collaborating with the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra. Her

various positions have given her the opportunity to conduct numerous

new works, including the American premiere of Philip Wilby’s 2004 reconstruction of Mo-

zart’s Mass in C (Novello).

Dr. Hamre grew up in Willow Lake and Clark, SD. She holds a BA degree in vocal

and instrumental music education from Augustana College in Sioux Falls; an MM degree in

choral music from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley; and a DMA in choral lit-

erature and performance from the University of Colorado in Boulder.

Recent honors include the Fresno Arts Council Horizon Artist Award (2007), the

California Association for Music Education (CMEA) Choral Conductor Award (2006), the

CMEA Central Section College/University Music Educator Award (2006), the Fresno-State

College of Arts and Humanities Excellence in Teaching Award (2003), the Fresno-Madera

Counties Music Education Association Choral Educator Award (2003), and recognitions from

Fresno-State music fraternities.

Dr. Hamre is the author of The High-School/University Sight-Singer (Masterworks

Press of Olympia, WA), a music-literacy method in use in every state, plus the District of

Columbia, Guam, British Columbia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. Her new publication, The

Weekly Sight-Singer: An Abbreviated and Accelerated Method, was released in the summer

2011.

She has presented sessions for various choral-conducting and music-education or-

ganizations at local, state and national levels. Her articles have appeared in state music maga-

zines plus the International Choral Bulletin, The Choral Journal, and Spotlight on Teaching

Chorus.

Currently Dr. Hamre is serving as California Repertory and Standards Chair for the

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Community Choirs, Choral Chair for the

California Music Educators Association, and as an advisory member of the Choral Council for

the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). She also holds membership in the

College Music Society, National Collegiate Choral Organization, Chorus America, Early Mu-

sic America, Southern California Vocal Association, Organization of American Kodály Edu-

cators, and the Fresno-Madera County Music Educators' Association. She is a member of the

citizen's advisory board for KVPR Radio Station in Fresno.

All State Chorus Background Information

The South Dakota All State Chorus members are selected locally by the choral di-

rectors in each high school. Each school is allowed to bring a predetermined num-

ber of quartets based on school’s enrollment. This year, the chorus numbers 932

singers representing 150 high schools.

Aberdeen Central

Mary Beth Kelly and

Jenna Hansen Aimee Padgett

Anya Chau

Connor Erhart

Brodigan Morton

Taige Tople

Maggie Martinmaas

Nathan Wileman

Tannon Tople Rachel Klein

Ashley Farrand

Matthew Klein

Garrett Howell

Ashleigh Kost

Alicia Parker

Joshua Arment

Joseph Dulik Kristin Wileman

Kate Allen

Austin Vetter

Nicholas Brandt

Aberdeen Christian

Tabetha Dawkins

Jayden Siedschlag Joselyn Underberg

Carson Beaner

Josh Holsing

Aberdeen Roncalli

Camille Fischer

Mattison Zerr

Jenna Croymans

Ryan Marnette Joseph Mehlhaff

Mary Elizabeth-

Wachs

Danielle Hintz

Avery Joseph

Collin Hilzendeger

Alcester-Hudson Richard Wilson

Kassie Van Wyk

Eva Beeck

Marcus Ireland

Domenick Wilson

Andes Central

Linda Iverson**

*Sierra Svatos Erica Kitchenmaster

Joe Evans

Nathan Herrold

Arlington

Leo Warnke

Katie Josephsen Janae Sampson

Matthew Zobel

James Kersting

Armour

Whitney Halverson

Rachael Kriz

Krista Fuoss

Tanner Carda Brenden VanDerWerff

Avon Lee Schneider

Emily Mudder

Breanna Berendsen

Brendan Anderson

Adian Schryvers

Baltic

Kelley Herman Kayla Loe

Megan Brink

Seth Schomaker

Nick Foster

Belle Fourche

Amanda Kidder

Taylor Gubbrud

Emily Stambaugh *Nathan Schreier

Ryder Bailey

Mackenzie Gallagher

Liz Day

Derek Flick

Nate Collins

Bennett County Rick Hamil

Natasha Kaltenbach

Kaitlyn Hellman

Daniel Winsand

Kyler Rayhill

Beresford

Rachael Tiedeman**

Natalee Muhlenkort Jaelynne Weatherton

Taylor Olsen

Morgan Harris

Melissa Akland

Shelby Jensen

Caleb Nelson

Josh Casperson

Bowdle

Rhonda Strouckel**

McKenna Eisenbeisz Jessica Brandt

Kasey Wipf

Andre Boschee

Brandon Valley

Terry Gullickson

Kara Anderson

Annika Hindbjorgen

Kevin Huizenga Cole Hensley

Ashlynn Boerhave

Lexi McGee

Stephen Bakke

Matthew Skadsen

Ally Dykstra

Cassie Onnen

Kevin Gingles Coleton Ginger

Valerie Peltier

Mallory Laughlin

Jack Kruger

Robert Berndt

Malle Stephens

Haley Kunkel Haydn Heisel

Brian Albertson

Bridgewater-Emery

Tera McDonnell**

Mallory Haiar

Sadie Potter

Osmar Vinales Andrew Van Den Hul

Britton-Hecla Lona Batie

Hattie Erickson

Elizabeth Sorensen

Brandon Barrett

Alex Moeckly

Tomi Jones

Aria Meyer

Caleb Wenz Blaze Jones

Brookings

Denise Perry

Erin Johnson *Jessi Verhoek

Bret Werpy

*Liam Delaney

Hannah Nichols

Laurelle Anderson

Mason Ivers

Austin May

Sarah Maurer Audrey Simmons

Spencer Harwood

Rob Foiles

Burke

Melissa Wonnenberg

Sydney Benter

Caitlyn Mayer

Stephen Hazen Joshua Tuttle

Canistota

Richard Dawson

Kelsie Rotert

Brianna Buseman

*Isaac Fuhrman

Jason Vanwinkle

Canton

Dorothy Strom**

Nikki Wolfe

Kacie Jacobsen

Derek Dickson

Jacob Toso

Morgan Smith

Kaela DeJong *Brett Gard

Tyler Halverson

Castlewood

Vicki Bjerke** Bree Anne Schliesman Siarra Johnson

Kaleb Artz

Markus Solheim

* Denotes four year All State Chorus Participation ** Denotes SDMEA Member

ALL STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL

Centerville Kristin Schmeling**

Kristin Lambert

Kelly Jorgensen Trenton Schoenberner Samuel DiVito

Chamberlain

Faye Stryzewski

Marilyn Nasomwat

Amber Felicia

Chris White Bird Zach Peterson

Sydney Hall

Emily Wall

Drew Larson

John McQuistion

Chester Area

Jean Benson** Emily Weinand

Sierra VanLiere

Kyle Heyn

Adam Anderson

Clark

Stacy Andersen-Mjoun**

Laura Alexander

Kathryn Paulson Harrison Wookey

*Skyler Flatten

Colman-Egan

Gretchen Wendell

Janelle Satterly

Laramie Olivier

Joshua Giese *Dennis Park

Colome

Cheyenne Heath

Natasha Sund

Rachael Audiss

Colten Seegers

Logan Welker

Corsica Michael Nepodal

Kayla Vanden Hoek

Cambria Groseth Gunner Baan Hofman Colt Van Genderen

Custer Elisabeth Cherland**

Samantha McNeel

Kristina Clarke

Daniel Myers

Adam Baker

Caitlyn Bagley

Haley Foster

Tyler Hughes Matthew Dvorak

Dakota Christian

Kim Zomer**

Emily Maas

Erika Veenstra

Seth Vander Ley

*Camden Veurink

Dakota Valley Jessica Erickson**

Mariana Nunez

Morgan Gruhn

Connor Berger

William Danner

Victoria Parks

Laura Michaelson Ryan Jensen

Kyle Wood

De Smet

Penny Warne

Maria Huntimer

Taylin Albrecht

Nathan Reynhout

Clay Abrahamson

Dell Rapids

Ginny Ziebarth

Jordan Stone

Nicole Rice

Ben Hinricher

Jackson Gleason

Darrian Grassi Chelsey Huffman

Austen Hof

Dylan Damm

Dell Rapids St. Mary

Joni Smith

Rachel Scholten

*Theresa Duffy

Matthew Farmer Alex Eulberg

Deubrook Area

Michelle Warnke**

Melanie Kreitlow

Shelby Vostad

Isaac Pudas

Ryan Powers

Deuel Beth Hansen**

Alexandra Becht

Rachel Baer

Brett Knutson

Luke Eide

Doland

Judy Mayer**

*Michaella Stahl Megan Stahl

Jamez McNutt

Jason Mendel

Douglas

Mrs. Sheri Kelly

Krystina Skretta

Tabby Sime

Cheyenne Black Dylan VanScoy

Ashlynne Cummings

Bobbie Delaney

Chance Hejde

Jacob Ranum

Brooke Ridener

Amanda Malone Zachary Clark

Kenneth Eiman

Edmunds Central

Bernita Flannery

Bethany Wiedrich

Jenna Wiedrich

Hayden Beyers

Addison Beyers

Elk Point-Jefferson

Dustin Rusche/Cheryl

Tatro**

Gabriela Perez

Katherine Mickelson

John Schuh

Nathan Ambrose Kelsey Abbey

Katherine Giorgio

Charles Nearman

Bryce Taylor

Elkton-Lake Benton

Susan Sudtelgte

Julia Fargen

Courtney Mulder Richard Mulder

Ethan Pearson

Estelline

Matthew Diischer

Rebecca Elliott

Michaela Derby

Coby Donley

Matthew Konrad

Ethan Paul Mah**

Victoria Pollreisz

Anna Mueller

Hanner Tilberg

*Colton Bierle

Eureka

Paul Kolar**

Rachel Deurmier *Abby Ottenbacher

*Brady Brockel

Cameron Lux

Faulkton Area

Joshua Reed

Samantha Carlson

Emily Meyer

John Cassens Jesse Carlson

Flandreau

Tara Stadem

Makayla Dietrich

Keri Johnson

Daniel Vazquez

Adam Day

Florence

Laura Hummel**

Jolinda Hagen

Katie Mastel

Ben Hummel

*Tyler Branden-

burger

Frederick Elizabeth Labesky

Mariah Mikkonen

Hattie Zinter

Tanner Shultis

*Cole Hinz

Freeman

Kaye Waltner** Shelby Bauer

Katie Petts

Derek Scherschligt

Justin Eisenbeis

Freeman Academy

Amy Hofer Vetch**

Sarah Miller

Elizabeth Davis Michael VanDiepen

Gabriel Eisenbeis

Gayville-Volin

Meghan Powell**

Vanessa Ryken

Alexis Ellison

*Michael Blassl

*Zachary Engen



Garretson Jessica Roskamp**

Katie Giesler

Sara Hagemeyer

Cole Fiegen

TJ Boland

Sadie Hagemeyer

Kimberly Weiland

Matt Hulscher Derek Sullivan

Gettysburg

Jessica Larson**

Dana Schumacher

Katrina Smith

Truman Weyand

Travis Siebrasse

Grant-Deuel Greg Eide**

Samantha Seas

Jolynn Adler

Barrett Loehrer

Lucas Hlavacek

Gregory

Katie Opp** Josie Fortuna

Allison Sundquist

Sam Voigt

Dowain Kerner

Groton Area

Malerie Yeaton**

Amanda Worlie

Amy Hockhalter Allen Baker

Luke Smith

Danya Kindgen

Laura Garcia

Matt Knecht

Tyler Holm

Hamlin Lisa Pedersen and Josh

Eggers

Delaney Namken

Christa Koisti

Dyllan Weelborg

Ryder Grantham

Hanson

Susan Almjeld Shanniah Stuckey

Emily Weber

Miles Reed

Brady Lanners

Harrisburg Elizabeth Gould**

Abbigail Hatch

*Meridith Gould

Kyle Ackermann

Daniel Mastick

Amanda Hanson

Kira Loftesness

Derrick Kruetzfeldt Adam Larson

Henry

Deanna Martens**

Maggie Donovan

Ashley Ward

Lane Looney

Benjamin Olson

Herreid Julie Borr**

*Devonia Meidinger

Mickey Schick

Wyatt Vander Vorst

James Fuchs

Highmore-Harrold

Melissa Todd Stephanie Huber

Tyann Hamlin

Bryce Roberts

Christopher Nemec

Hill City

Amy Woodward

Michal Wiederhold

Courtney Welu Benjamin Steever

Josh Johnson

Hitchcock-Tulare

Curt Eisenbeisz

Kailee Brock

McKayla Tollefson

Landon Bushong Nick Moeller

Hot Springs

Shannon Livesay

*Lindsay Livesay

Kyla Oster

Jarrett Weimer

Keegan McKye

Jessa Birkholt Victoria Beston

David Steffen

Kingston Beyer-

Quicke

Hoven Elizabeth Bengs**

Bailey Baker

Cassidy Kaiser

*Brayden Vogel

Scott Glodt

Howard

Jean Winker**

McKenna Rudebusch Mariah Noid

Landon Hamilton

Derick Burghardt

Huron

Laura Petersen

Emily Cruse

Tessa Musil

Derek Barnes Troy Berg

Hannah Smith

Madison Klein

Justin Jungemann

Jason Jordheim

Sloane Mack

Lindsey Friedrichsen Ben Halbkat

Mason Stahly

Ipswich

Michelle Leonhardt

Sarah Leonhardt

Haley Hansen

Seth Tuscherer

Lane Myer

Irene-Wakonda

Stacey KIrschenman

Maggie Kribell

Sydney Nielsen

Ashur Wiedrich

Preston Larson

Iroquois Kari Schnathorst

Kassidy Maznio

Sierra Crater

Erik Wehlander

Zed White

James Valley Christian

Alan Palsma

Katy Hines Tara Nihart

Donnie Decker

Andrew Ulvestad

Jones County Rose Comp**

Carole Benda

Nicki Kell

Sklyler Miller

*Josh Daum

Kadoka Area

Colby Shuck**

Taylor Merchen Racheal Shuck

Kole O'Daniel

Foster Berry

Kimball

Sarah Whitlatch

Aubrei-Llin Borah

Mercedes Bickner

Tristan Hayes Brian Hoing

Lake Preston

Lynne Brown**

Tarynn Bickett

Laura Hojer

Blake Hoffman

Blake Dilley

Langford Area

Kelly Wieser**

Amber ogren

Kristen erickson

Mitchell wieser

Brent ogren

Lead-Deadwood

Dean Peterson Hannah Rogers

Ashley Kjellsen

Sky Dragoo

Aidan Laurenti

Sedona Kemp

Kaylee McCullock

Nathan Scovell Nathan Finster

Lennox

Cheryl Jacobson**

Amber Kost

Katie Odland

Josh Beukelman

*Tyler Youngquist

Abby Beach Kali Wipf

Joshua Friese

Caelan Mangan



Lemmon Tracy Minh**

Makenzie Schwab

Maggie Archibald

*Leif Bakken

Tyler Heil

Leola

Nancy Kindelspire**

Taylor Fauth April Fauth

Jacob Nikolas

Matthew Hoffman

Lyman

Kym Lebeda

Anna Flitner

Chesney Garnos

Cody Booth *Jaylen Uthe

Madison

Jennifer Richards**

Clare Schubert

Katie Eliason

Caleb Hawkes

Jordan Heim Simone Droge

Maegan Champion

Brian Niedert

Jackson Richards

Marion

Joel Nelson

Josie Schmidt

Christina Raville Joseph Pessia

Bryce Wood

McCook Central

Teresa Keehn

Erin Eickman

Anne Mayrose

Lyndon Kolbeck Isaac Anderson

Menno

Sharla Unruh

*Shelby Huber

*Ashton Diede

Jason Mehlhaf

Matthew Preszler

Milbank Miriam Schwenn

Megan Thomas

Audrey Souza

Taylor Welberg

Alex Humpton

Pattie Berkner

Katie Loutsch

Nathaniel Steinlicht Michael Miller

Miller

Erica Wieseler

Danica Fanning

Macee Fanning

Jordan DeBoer

Jeremy Coss

Mitchell Chris Miller**

Maggie Smith

Ellie Kenkel

Bradley White

Matthew Schilling

Mckenzie Jendersee

Molly Cahoy Jake Louder

Brady Farnham

Kendal McMahon

Shannon Weber

Joe Morgan

Michael Crockett

Mitchell Christian

Kathy Liesinger** Kendra Nydam

Lindsay Thompson

Aaron Lemon

Andrew Feistner

Mobridge-Pollock

Lisa Zahn**

MaKayla Hardcastle Abigail Fred

Kenny Helm

Kyle Dembek

Taylor Brekke

Shawna Madison

Gary Wollman

Grant Brewer

Montrose Justin Whitcomb**

Kylie Johnson

Megan Erickson

Jacob Sechser

Corwin Coldman

Mt. Vernon Alexis Washburn**

Alaina Bertsch

Kelsey Hanson

Johnathan Sweet

Bobby Beach-

Pattison

New Underwood

Stephanie Johnson** Hailey Guenot

Veronica Parsons

Jhett Finkbeiner

Kyle McClaren

Newell

Marty Jump

Courtney Dahlberg

Madison Rittberger Skylar Gartamaker

Eli Srstka

Northwestern

Doug Duncan

Alyssa Steward

Kalen Frericks

Landon Fischbach Tyler Carda

Parker

Erin Wurgler**

Danielle Rang

*Stephanie Plucker

Jayden Korthals

Michael Olson

Parkston Rachel Nelson**

Sierra Stands

Brooke Bigge

Robert Voje

Dylan Monson

Karleen Murtha

Miranda Letcher Alex Wolf

Spencer Lucas

Philip

Barb Bowen**

Mahalah Theye

Afton Burns

Gavin Snook

Garrett Snook

Pierre T.F. Riggs Rodd Bauck

Annie Woodmansey

Lydia Kanz

Austin Lentsch

Rodrigo Vital

Kelly Brusven

Joni Willoughby

Carlo Evans Justin Oakland

Elizabeth Raecke

Megan Hanson

Grant Erwin

Canaan Smith

Allyson Gortmaker

Alexandra Hillestad

Nick Johnson Lou Mehlhaff

Plankinton

Cathy Albrecht**

Jordan Achterberg

Kallyn Prangley

Kellam Karst

James Mayclin

Platte-Geddes

Susan Porter

Lexi Stokke

Mackenzie Millar

Ben Patzlaff

Jacob Sybesma

Rapid City Central

Andrea Elwess & Christopher Braddy

Erika Gaither

Tiffany Pascua

Thomas Bader

Jordan Crenshaw

Destiny Christensen

Lisa Martinez Steven Habib

Isaac Aasgaard

Megan Allen

Shekendra Morgan

Joseph Bader

Hunter LaCroix

Katherine Bingen

Devorah Collins Seth Goffeney

Daniel Van Cleave

Lindsay Dvorak

Paige Westra

Jared Kennedy

Matthew Gaither



Rapid City Stevens Ann Deckert** & Pamela

Baker **

Kylie Price

Jo Carro

Adan Muñoz

Jordan Schultz

Molly Spreen

Berkley Fierro Tyler Trautman

Tim Palmer

Amy Weichler

Alexa Worley

Tyler Harris

Robby Doyle

Alexis Snow

Jenni Feiler Ben Nolting

Nick Speck

Sophia Beatty

Hailey Montieth

Jeff Elving

Lucas Bohne

Redfield Cherie Lunstrum**

Haley Franz

Leah Lunstrum

Cameron Akin

Duncan Schwartz

Billie Moeller

Marlee Mack

Carson Ackerman Kyle Blume

Rosholt

Buffy Kemnitz

*Jada Plath

Carley Tangen

Logan Plath

Carl Bostrom

Rutland

Amber Misar

BreeAna Olson

Kayla Hoekman

*Michael Minor

Ethan Jaton

Sanborn Central

Gwen Senska Tamra Mann

Ashley Schmit

Shane Nelson

Jarid Bechen

Scotland Jim Cosman

Katie Winckler

Kimberly Sitbral

Seth Ireland

Jared Kloucek

Selby Area

Jonathan Bakken**

Kate Schlomer Jana Thorstenson

John Begeman

Justin Rau

Sioux Falls Christian

Eric Kooima**

Meghan Todd

Abbie Bakker

Skyler Bonnema Lane Buwalda

Wendela Swarting

Lindsey Schaap

Matt Wilcox

Connor Engbers

Sioux Falls Lincoln

Linda Conrad** Kate McCoy

Liz Magnuson

Jordan Hoy

Ben Gertner

Hannah Lamberty

Meg Kelly

Adam Rye

*Brody Krogman Mary Engfelt

Grace Norton

Alex Meyer

Charlie Mogen

Rachel Nevin

Madelyn Barr

Kaden Greenfield Zach Swanson

Jade Gunnarson

Chloe Litzen

John Pischke

Sean Calhoun

Sioux Falls O'Gorman

Cathleen Britton**

Anna Andrews Katie Haverly

*Seth Pierce

Will Tiensvold

Alyse Brown

Ashley Meiners

James Carrell

Charlie Sommervold

Mickey McGrann

Erin Vogel Christian Heisler

Bailey Lauret

Sioux Falls Roosevelt

Robyn Starks Holcomb

and Aaron Knodle**

Erika Trapp

Jade Thompson

Gustavo Pena Mason Sundvold

Whitney Hansen

Kitty Bieber

Adam Kost

Daniel Otamendi

Miranda Miller

Alyssa Kirby

Aaron Musser Lincoln Stoel

Rachel Biggerstaff

Anna Latza

Alex Hoang

Spencer Mashek

Kira Zephier

Elizabeth Nickel Daniel Bentley

Micah Kittelson

Sioux Falls Washington

Kirk Schjodt & Emily

Danger

Rachel Kramer

Katelyn Gill Mathew Rico

Kha Bui

Mical Johnson

Esly Ovando-

Quinonez

Hunter Hayes

Tyler Wilson Atara Wipf

Molly Smallcomb

Logan Smith

Cal Cross

Jori Ellenbecker

Marisa Christie

Chase Ditmanson

Jack Nachtigal Sarah Hammond

Kathleen Meredith

Josh Gacke

Jacob Noordermeer

Sioux Valley

Sheri Holt Erika Cotton

Johanna Fuhr

Zach Hanusa

Micah Wiese

Brooke Nelson

Kristina Hurley

Jon Wilson

Nathaniel Algood

Sisseton

Ashley Evelyn Mazur**

Chelsey Lehrke

Mariah Christopherson

*Logan Crown

Dusty Powelson

Kylie Dowell

Carly Goodhart Darin Peterson

Dustin Lehrke

South Central

Amy Gosch

Tori Vogt

Emily Jons

Tyson Vogt Cullen Davis

Spearfish

Doug Ruhnow

Hanna Matson

Angela Ruby

Nate Terveen

Jordon Penn

Sydney Sleep Rebecca Richards

Sam Loux

Joseph Barnes

*Samantha Sleep

Hannah Lessly

Robert Schultz

John Carter

St. Thomas More

Angela Weber

Siri Tucker

Audree Blankartz

Tyler Lanam

Michael Benjamin Weber

Holly Wilson

Abby Simmons Anthony Skaleski

Patrick Yantes



Stanley County Tina England**

Cheyenne Whaley

Miranda Wohlwend

Daulton Mercer

Kevin Boring

Stickney

Ferra Kemp**

Destiny Wolbrink Rachel Moser

Matthew Teel

Michael Odens

Sturgis Brown

Barton Torbert

Katie Johnston

Jena Rathert

Chris Wheeler Markus Heintz

Lisa Stanley

Molly Hermann

Derek Seymour

Brendon Cerveny

Brooke Ireland

Anna Roltgen Cole Sawyer

Todd Podoll

Sully Buttes

Judy Foth

Remi Wientjes

Dakota Feller

Jace Anderson

Lewis Hofer

Summit

Kerry Reuer

Kiara Cardwell

Taylar Petrik

Jacob Gapp

Austin Quale

Sunshine Bible Academy Kevin F. Waller

Allison Deal

Sarah Pedersen

*Brady Brockel

Ethan Hammer

Tea Area

Alex Verburg**

Natalie LeVan Abby Munkvold

Dillan Schmiedt

Adam LaFave

Janna Remmers

Sarah Maka

Tyler Smith

Seth Broghammer

Timber Lake Paul Hildebrant

*Evy Johnson

Danielle Quinn

Sky Hale

Kurt Salzer

Todd County

Pauline Lanz**

LaShay Shields Taima Valandra

Thayne Allen

John Godoy III

Tripp-Delmont

Mindee Birnstiehl**

Tara Droppers

Kayla Kotalik

Austin Bitterman Dustin Fischer

Tri-Valley

Kyle Sandall

Mataya Larsgaard

Crystal Carlson

Devion Martin

Cody Johnson Abilene Heiberger

Kelsey Carlson

Spencer Boy

Kevin Phillips

Vermillion

Trisha Fisher**

Kathryn Farrell

Jackie Hulse *Austin Krier

Daniel Bellis

Allison Heine

Jade Fostvedt

Seth Miller

William Card

Viborg-Hurley Wendy Christiansen**

Laura Ebbesen

Katelyn Graber

Layne Meyers

Alex Stack

Wagner Julie Rysavy

Sadie Eitemiller

Alyssia Thompson

*Monte Rysavy

Jacob Kvigne

Justine Soukup

Justine Soukup

Grace Kingery Grace Kingery

Drue Soukup

Drue Soukup

Aaron Beeson

Aaron Beeson

Wall

Andrea Christiansen**

Analise Garland Michaela Schaefer

Austin Huether

*Ryder Wilson

Warner

Sharon Schwan

Shelby Braun

Paige Tooker Justine Obaniana

Brady Hallenbeck

Watertown

Burdell Gauger

Megan Fuerstenau

Lydia Hulscher

Nathaniel Chapman

Kade Davidson Pylar Gibson

Hosanna Hoekman

Jacob Thomas

Brett Ries

Samie Elbert

Emily Eide

Taylor Broek Troy Robbins

Lindsey Nelson

Anna Iverson

Josh Fox

Taylor Lindahl

Erica Endres

Rachel Gauger

Levi Malterud Mitch Crouse

Waubay

Jill Beers

Kayla Breske

Sophie Beers

Tristan O'Riley

*Shay Swanson

Waverly-South Shore Shyla Balo**

Courtney Arthur

Mallory Pond

Sam Pond

Morgan Bendt

Webster Area

Robert Michalscheck

Madison Koslowski Mariah Block

Nicholas McKie

Michael Gravley

Wessington Springs

Julie Miller

Shannon Duxbury

Kelly McPhail

Tyler Eaton Zachary Paulson

West Central

Rebecca Bialas

Emma Froke

Liz Renner

Isaac McMahon

Donovan Minor Courtney Andersen

Rachel Schartz

Nick Shumaker

Erik McCluskey

White Lake

Paulena Hanten

Paige Munsen

Clara Moeller Nathaniel Schroeder

Todd Kieffer

White River

Stacy Twite**

Emma Twite

Julia LeBoeuf Sage Mednansky

Mathew Beardt

Willow Lake

Paul Ehrke

Lezlie Pommer

Hannah Knock

Ken Kadinger

Andrew Wegner

Wilmot

Greg Albing**

Bethany Elvik

Miranda Havard

Colton Schaefer

Dale Butler



Winner Jan Ringstmeyer/Vicki Covey

Hannah Covey

Molly English

Duncan English

Nickales Hossle

Jessica Blare

Molly Connot

*Trevor Larson Nate Farley

Wolsey-Wessington

Lorena Blom

Breanna Busch

Megan Larsen

Guy Plumb

Cole McGehee

Woonsocket Gwen Senska

Savannah Swenson

Morgan Larson

Brady Tiede

Jacob Fouberg

Yankton

Angela Larson** Brianna Kelly

Erica Westerman

Matthew Watt

Cody Geary

Hailey Baugh

Sarah Santos

Austin Saraceni

Joseph Kelly Madeleine Logue

Johanna Lippert

Noah Vetter

Jase Likness

Mikayla Trenhaile

Lexi Fokken

Grant Cammock Paden Schmidt



THE ALL STATE CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA IS

PROUDLY CO-SPONSERED BY THE

SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

ASSOCIATION

AND THE

SOUTH DAKOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS

ASSOCIATION

CONGRATULATIONS TO TONIGHT’S

PERFORMERS!

2012-13 SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Alan LaFave – SDHSAA Contributor

and SDMEA Distinguished Administrator Award

Dr. Alan LaFave served as Director of Bands at Northern State University in Aberdeen from 1991-2006. He currently serves as the Dean of Fine Arts and

Professor of Music/clarinet. He graduated from Northern State University and

also holds a Master of Music Degree and a Doctor of Musical Arts in clarinet performance from Arizona State University, Tempe. Prior to his appointment at

NSU, Dr. LaFave taught at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, Arizona State Uni-

versity, Tempe, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, and Central High School in

Aberdeen. His formal clarinet training includes studies with Harvey Moen, James

Gai, and Robert Spring.

Dr. LaFave has performed with the Phoenix Bach Choir Orchestra, Quintessence, the Arizona Ballet Orchestra, the South Dakota Symphony, and was principal clarinet with the Arizona State University

Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, and American Serenade Band. In addition, he performed for

three consecutive Northern Plains Clarinet Symposiums, Grand Forks, ND, and the Montana/Idaho Clarinet Symposium, Missoula, MT. He is in constant demand as a soloist throughout the upper mid-

west and presented a solo performance for the 2000 International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest. Dr.

LaFave was named the 2000 South Dakota Outstanding Bandmaster of the Year by Phi Beta Mu, International Bandmasters Fraternity. In March 2002, the NSU Symphonic Band performed at the

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. In 2006, Dr. LaFave was elected to the

prestigious American Bandmasters Association and was the recipient of the Phi Beta Mu Distinguished Service Award. In 2012, he was named the NFHS Outstanding Music Educator from South Dakota.

Dr. LaFave maintains an active and vigorous schedule as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and soloist

throughout the United States and Canada. He has served as a guest conductor, soloist, and clinician in Alaska, Arizona, Bahamas, Colorado, Iowa, Manitoba, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina,

North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. He is the Past

President of the South Dakota Music Educators Association. He has taught at the International Music Camp, Peace Garden, ND, and Yellowstone Music Camp, Powell, WY, and serves as the director of

Rushmore National Music Camp, Keystone, SD.

Diane Ketel – Contest Official

Diane Ketel is a graduate of Conde High School with degrees from Dakota

Wesleyan University and the University of Oregon. Diane began accompanying

students at the Regional Music Contest while still in college, and has continued her work with band, orchestra and vocal students for the past 50 years. She is a

certified music teacher of piano by the Music Teachers National Association and

has been the organist at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City for 43 years. As a collaborative musician, Ketel found that practicing with students also re-

quired coaching, facilitating, encouraging and sometimes consoling. She has ac-

companied All-State Chorus 12 times, as well as visiting artists, and the American Choral Directors Association Honors Choirs.

Diane served as principal keyboard and soloist for the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra and in 2008,

received their Russell Mettler Service Award to Orchestra. She received the Distinguished Service to Music Award from the South Dakota Music Educators in 2003. Ketel has chaired the Black Hills Cham-

ber Music Society, Black Hills Area Music Teachers, and the Black Hills Chapter of American Guild of Organists.

Diane’s husband Ken is a former music educator, business owner and currently a church music director.

Diane and Ken have 2 children.

Hans Peterson – Director

Hans began teaching orchestra for grades 4-12 in the Huron School District in 1990.

He grew the program from 11 students to over 50. During his tenure, Hans introduced over 1200 students to learning how to play orchestra instruments. He has served as

the All-State Orchestra Chairperson, and students from Huron High School have been

selected to play in the All-State Orchestra Concert every year for the past 20 years. Mr. Peterson has traveled with student musicians to perform in several U.S. cities and

they frequently perform in the Huron community. He has taken middle school stu-

dents to the Eastern SD Middle School Orchestra Festival every year, and has hosted the Festival numerous times.

As a member of the Huron Symphony for 22 years, Hans has served as concert mas-

ter, principal cello and director. In 2002, Peterson was selected to spend 4 weeks in

Washington, D.C. as the Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Teacher Fellowship winner from South Dakota. Hans has placed in countless fiddle contests, has judged the Minnesota State Fiddle Contest

and he won 1st place in the Swayed Pines Fiddle Contest in 1989.

He has directed his church choir for many years, and enjoys performing for church and community events

with his wife, Geri, who is also a musician and a retired music teacher of 35 years. They have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Hans believes every student has special talents and gifts, and it has been one of his

most rewarding experiences to help them discover and develop their talents.

SDMEA Distinguished Service to Music Awards

Mary Marion

Mary Marion holds a Masters of Music Education degree from Drake University

(1964-1969) in Des Moines, Iowa. Music Education has indeed been her whole life.

Mary taught 7-9 vocal music in Michigan City, Indiana (1969-1971), taught K-12

vocal music in Groton (1971-1979) and recently retired from 38 years of teaching. 28

of those years were in the Aberdeen Public Schools (1983-2011) where she was an

Elementary Music Specialist at C. C. Lee Elementary, directed the Freshmen Choirs

at Central High School in Aberdeen, enjoyed music with the Special Needs class-

rooms and was the Coordinator of the Central Show Choirs. Mary teaches private

piano and is Music Director at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. During the summers

Mary works as Music Director for the Aberdeen Community Theatre musicals and for 18 years was Music

Director for South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts. She presently accompanies for two of the voice studios at

Northern State University and was the rehearsal pianist for Northern musical productions such as

“Phantom of the Opera”, “Xanadu” and “Legally Blonde”. Marion was presented the Outstanding Arts

Educator Award by the Aberdeen Arts Council, and was named a Meritorious Music Educator by the

South Dakota Music Educators for 35 years of teaching. Mary is married to husband Mark and they have

two children – Patrick, who teaches private piano and is Musical Director for two theatre companies in San

Diego, CA, and wife Sarah, and daughter Jennie, who is a Product Manager for Meta Bank, husband Rob

and son RJ who live in Sioux Falls.

SDMEA Distinguished Service to Music Award Ted Powell

Ted Powell, a native of Wessington Springs and a Graduate of the Yankton College Conservatory of Music with additional studies completed at the University of South

Dakota Mr. Powell taught in Woonsocket, Wessington Springs, Alcester-Hudson, and

Yankton Public Schools as the 9-12 Instrumental Director and Music Department Chairman.

He was active in Marching Band , Pep Band, Concert Band, Jazz band. All State band

Host Chairman (two) times, a member of South Dakota Bandmasters and Phi Beta Mu.

While a band director he assisted in having the marching bands travel all over the

United States. The Wind Ensemble at Yankton High School received 19 straight supe-

riors at Large Group Contest.

Presently he is Organist and Music Department Chair at United Church of Christ-Congregational in Yank-

ton. Mr. Powell lives in Yankton with his wife Jennifer, they have 4 children and a granddaughter

SDMEA 2012 MUSIC PARTICIPATION RECOGNITION Bowdle High School

Gettysburg High School

Jones County High School

Hoven High School

Philip High School

Kadoka Area High School

Deuel High School This recognition is given annually to any South Dakota high school whose music programs demonstrate high involvement in music courses and activities. This recognizes the effectiveness of programs that offer

attractive music curricula as well as those that excel in recruitment and retention of students.

25 Years of Service Lola Bartels Clark

Burdell Gauger Watertown Elizabeth Gould Harrisburg

Joy Lang Lennox

Kym Lebeda Lyman

Shannon Livesay Hot Springs

Cherie Lunstrum Redfield

Jeff Patzlaff Platte-Geddes

Doug Ruhnow Spearfish

Pauline Lanz Todd County

30 Years of Service Susan Almjeld PreK-12 music

MelaDee Ammann Laura B. Anderson Elem. Jill Beers Waubay

Kathy Boadwine Harvey Dunn Elem.

Peggy Bunsness Simmons Elementary

Leslie Fylling Tea Area

Daryl L. Jessen Dakota Valley

Sarah Nelson Todd County

Paul Schilf Augustana College

Jane Ruud Cleveland Elementary Laurie Torbert West Middle School

Marilee M. Woodard Spearfish Middle School

35 Years of Service Don Crowe SDSU

Katherine Ewing West Elementary Rebecca Kenner Fischer Piedmont Valley Elem.

Helen Mogen Chester Area

Susan Sudtelgte Elkton

Jan Weier Freeman Elementary

40 Years of Service Alan Palsma James Valley Christian

Celebrating years of continuous service

we recognize the following music educators

ALL-STATE CHORUS & ORCHESTRA HISTORY (The All-State Chorus has been held since 1952 – The All-State Orchestra has been held since 1953)

DATE CITY CHORUS CONDUCTOR ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

1952 David Foltz

1953 Huron Robert McCowan Emmanuel Wishnow

1954 Huron Clayton Hathaway Harvey Waugh

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SDMEA Outstanding Young Music Educator Award Deb Rohrer

Deb Rohrer is in her fourth year of teaching at Whittier Middle School in Sioux Falls, SD

where she teaches 6th grade general music, Rock On, as well as 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

chorus. She also directs the WMS show choir, Special Edition, as well as co-directs the yearly musical or variety show. Prior to teaching in the Sioux Falls School District, she

taught for two years at Dakota Middle School in Rapid City, SD. Originally from Wa-

konda, SD, she graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2006 with a degree in Music Education. Mrs. Rohrer is a member of the National Association for Music Educa-

tion, South Dakota Music Educators' Association, and the American Choral Director's

Association. In addition, she has served on the SDMEA Executive Board as the Middle School Vocal Chair since 2009, during which time she has helped develop and implement the SDMEA Virtual Choir as

well as become director of the SDMEA Kids Sing Camp. She is supported by her loving husband, Jason,

and wonderful family.

Years of Distinguished Service to SDMEA

Glenyta Hanson Glenyta Hanson taught vocal music in the Sioux Falls public schools for over forty years. Her

career has spanned all levels including Cleveland Elementary School, Patrick Henry and Axtell Park Junior High Schools, as well as Lincoln Senior High School. Every year many of her stu-

dents were selected to sing in state, regional and national honor choirs. In 2006, Lincoln High

School Choir was one of six choirs from a 10-state area chosen to perform at the North Central

Music Educators Convention.

Mrs. Hanson was also the Director of the Singing Boys of Sioux Falls for almost two decades

and developed that organization from one choir to five choirs. This choir was proclaimed by the

Mayor of Sioux Falls as “Sioux Falls Singing Ambassadors” and traveled extensively.

Mrs. Hanson holds both a BA and an MA from Augustana College in Sioux Falls and has completed extensive

post-graduate work at numerous colleges and universities. She served as the Executive Director for the South

Dakota Music Educators Association as well as various other board level positions for over forty years. She was

appointed the Senior High Repertoire and Standards Chair of the North Central American Choral Directors Asso-

ciation for four years and also acted as the SDACDA Boychoir Chair.

Mrs. Hanson’s distinguished career has been highlighted by several awards. She received the SDMEA Distin-

guished Service to Music Award in October 2005 and the SD-ACDA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Mrs.

Hanson was also chosen by the Choral Director magazine, a national publication, as one of the 2006 Choral Di-

rectors of Note in the United States. In 2007 she received the SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award, as well as the Sioux Falls Mayor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in Performing Arts in 2008.

Although retired from teaching public school music education and directing the Singing Boys of Sioux Falls, she continues serving the community. Mrs. Hanson currently serves as the Director of Music at East Side Lutheran

Church where she has directed for over 20 years. In addition she directs various festivals and mentors teachers

throughout the state. Many of her former students now teach and perform professionally throughout the world.

Mrs. Hanson is very proud of her daughter Janelle and husband, Mark Brown, and their two beautiful children,

Alexandra and Paul. She is also grateful to her late husband, Gene, for his constant support of her career as a

music educator, as well as the assistance he graciously offered her during her involvement on the SDMEA board.

DATE CITY CHORUS CONDUCTOR ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR 1955 Aberdeen Dr. David Foltz Gilbert Waller

1956 Mitchell Weston Noble Richard Duncan

1957 Huron Warner Imig Bernard Goodman

1958 Aberdeen Leland B. Sateren Walter Charles

1959 Mitchell Harold A. Decker Walter Charles

1960 Huron Clayton Hathaway Harvey Waugh

1961 Huron Gerhard Schroth Marvin Rabin

1962 Huron Joseph Mussulman Leo Kucinski

1963 Aberdeen Weston Noble Howard Leyton-Brown

1964 Watertown Edward Anderson Marvin Rabin

1965 Sioux Falls Dr. Douglas McEwen Joseph Levine

1966 Watertown Dr. Robert Berglund Dr. James Neilson

1967 Huron Robert E. Page Dr. Leo Kucinski

1968 Aberdeen Dr. Elaine Brown Gerhard Paul Schroth

1969 Sioux Falls Dr. Lloyd Pfautsch Joseph DelliCarri

1970 Rapid City Dr. Daniel Moe Dr. Marvin Rabin

1971 Watertown Dr. Jester Hairston Dr. Samuel Adler

1972 Huron Don Craig Joseph DelliCarri

1973 Sioux Falls Dr. Joseph Mussulman David Holland

1974 Rapid City Dr. Leonard Van Camp A. Clyde Roller

1975 Watertown Dr. Don V. Moses Harry Lantz

1976 Huron Rodney Eichenberger Richard Anshutz

1977 Sioux Falls Dr. B. R. Henson Dr. Marvin J. Rabin

1978 Rapid City Bruce L. Lunkley Dr. William L. Jones

1979 Watertown Dr. Eph Ehly Thomas Lewis

1980 Huron Dr. Karle Erickson Abraham Chavez, Jr.

1981 Sioux Falls Dr. Richard B. Rosewall Joseph Giunta

1982 Rapid City Dr. Lee Kjelson Pamela Gearhart

1983 Aberdeen Richard Edstrom Dr. Marvin J. Rabin

1984 Watertown Paul Ritter Dr. George Trautwein

1985 Huron Rodney Eichenberger Stephen G. Hobson

1986 Sioux Falls Dr. Eph Ehly Robert Culver

1987 Rapid City Dr. Douglas McEwen Betty Suber Whiton

1988 Aberdeen Stirling A. Culp Dr. Carolann Martin

1989 Watertown Byron McGilvary Daniel Culver

1990 Huron Dr. Paul Torkelson Steven Amundson

1991 Sioux Falls Weston Noble Henry Charles Smith

1992 Rapid City Dr. David Greenlee Timothy Durbin

1993 Aberdeen Dr. James F. Rodde Dr. Christopher Bonds

1994 Rapid City Dr. Andrè J. Thomas Michael A. Palumbo

1995 Aberdeen Dr. Edith A. Copley Dr. Dale J. Lonis

1996 Sioux Falls Dr. John Yarrington John Giordano

1997 Rapid City Dr. Anton Armstrong Steven Amundson

1998 Aberdeen Dr. Charles R. Robinson Robert Culver

1999 Rapid City Dr. Dennis K. Cox Henry Charles Smith

2000 Sioux Falls Dr. Russell L. Robinson J. Robert Hanson

2001 Aberdeen Dr. Lynda Hasseler Susan Haig

2002 Sioux Falls Dr. Paul A. Torkelson James A. Biddlecome

2003 Rapid City Dr. Z. Randall Stroope Robert Gillespie

2004 Aberdeen Tim Peter Dr. Tyler White

2005 Sioux Falls Dr. Peter Eklund Dr. Germán Guitiérrez

2006 Rapid City Dr. Galen Darrough Jug-Ho Pak

2007 Rapid City Dr. Timothy Seelig Robert Culver

2008 Sioux Falls Dr. Christopher Aspaas Michael Gelfand

2009 Rapid City Dr. Kevin Meidl Dr. Juan Tony Guzmán

2010 Aberdeen Dr. Craig S. Arnold Jungho Kim

2011 Sioux Falls Dr. Vijay Singh Henry Charles Smith

Founded in 1905, the

South Dakota High

School Activities

Association is a

not-for-profit

organization with over

180 member schools.

The SDHSAA is

headquartered in

Pierre .

…………………………………………………………..

Music Advisory

Committee

Andrea Elwess

Jackie Stacey

Alan Palsma

Faye Stryzewski

Stephanie Wranek

Hans Peterson

Dr. Loren Scheer

Helen Mogan

Lisa Zahn

Who We Are

Board of Directors

Jason Uttermark

Division I Terry Nebelsick

Division II Mike Ruth

Division III

Rick Weber

East River

Darren Paulson

West River Eldon Marshall

Native American

Representative

Chris Specht

Board of

Education

Todd Trask

Board of

Education

Wayne Carney

Executive Director

Jo Auch Assistant

Executive Director

James Weaver Assistant

Executive Director

John Krogstrand Assistant

Executive Director

OUR THANKS TO…

SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

SOUTH DAKOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

President………………………………………………………..................…Lisa Zahn

Past President………..……………………………………………...….Dr. Paul Schilf

Executive Director.……………………………..……..………………..Dr. Paul Schilf

CHORUS COMMITTEE

State Chairperson……………………………………..………………….Trisha Fisher

Committee Members…………………..…………………..…………….Cathy Britton

Wendy Christiansen Angela Larson Chris Miller

Barton Torbert Colby Shuck Kaye Waltner

Local Chairperson………….……………………......Ann Deckert and Andrea Elwess

ORCHESTRA COMMITTEE

State Chairperson……………………………………..……………….Karla Chiarello

Committee Members…………………………………...……………....Hans Peterson

Shelly Berg Bruce Knowles William G. Evans

Kate Mathews Kelsey Marker Curtis Peacock

Kim Evander F. Mario Chiarello Karen Anderson

Regional Audition Chairpersons………………………………...….….Kelsey Marker

William G. Evans

Karla Chiarello

Audition Judges…………………………………………………...….Dr. Alan LaFave

Dr. Marie-Elaine Gagnon

Dr. Grant Manhart

Dr. Richard Rognstad

Local Chairperson………………………………...Bruce Knowles and William Evans

OTHER THANKS…

Rapid City Public Schools

Rapid City Convention and Visitors Bureau

Rapid City Central Activities Office

the south dakota high school activities association’s...

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