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“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 participants for their efforts.”

Kelby Krabbenhoft, President and CEO—Sanford Health

Farmers Union Insurance Agency 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

Cover photos courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting / Ed Matuska

Together we can make a difference. At First PRE-MIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard we know one of the best investments we can make is supporting the youth of South Dakota and helping them develop into tomorrow’s leaders. We are proud to be a PRE-MIER Partner for the SDHSAA, which encourages focus, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship. It’s an investment that will bring back substantial divi-

dends, not only in the lives of these outstanding students, but for the future of our communities as well. Dana Dykhouse Miles Beacom President & CEO President & CEO First PREMIER Bank PREMIER Bankcard

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 Board of Directors and the SDHSAA Staff, we welcome you to Sioux Falls and the 2013 SDHSAA All-State Chorus and Orchestra Grand Concert. Interscholastic activities serve as an extension of the classroom and a tool for learning life lessons including discipline, team-work, and dedication. Your experience during this event will serve as a special memory for you, your family, and community supporters. We encourage you to take in the city and learn more about this community and the residents who are proud to serve as hosts. Each of these host communities serves as a snapshot of the diverse state we all call home. Proper conduct and good sportsmanship are encouraged and expected during All-Stateevents. Best of luck to all participants! Darren Paulson Chairperson, SDHSAA Board of Directors

Chorus Selections All-StateAccompanist: Deanna Wehrspann

INTRODUCTION………..…..………Trisha Fisher, State Choral Chairperson Sanctus……………………………………………………………..Zdenek Lukas O Magnum Mysterium……………………………………………….T.L. Victoria Peze Kafe……………………………………………….……...arr. Sten Kallman Lullaby……………………………………………………..………….Daniel Elder Ride in the Chariot……………………………...…………….Brandon Waddles

Concert Program

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

Opening Remarks……………………………………...James Weaver, SDHSAA

Orchestra Selections Chorale from the Easter Cantata……………………..…..J.S. Bach / Stokowski Symphony No. 5, mvts. III & IV………………………..…….Dmitri Shostakovich

Combined Orchestra and Chorus INTRODUCTION………..………Karla Chiarello, State Orchestra Chairperson Humming Chorus……………………………………………….……….G. Puccini

Combined Orchestra and Chorus Requiem: Confutatis & Lacrimosa……………….…………………..W.A. Mozart

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 161 musicians representing 24 schools.

ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA GUEST CONDUCTOR David Barg Music Director and Conductor of the Ozarks Philharmonic Youth Orchestras, David Barg leads the Omaha Symphony’s Side-by-Side programs and the Symphony’s professional pducation program, Educator as Maestro; he is also a guest clinician for the NY Philharmonic’s Education Department. He has worked with bands, orchestras, and choruses at all levels throughout the country and has led the Arkansas, Nevada, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio All-State Orchestras, among others. David’s research focus is the ongoing development of a learner-centered approach to conducting and rehearsing school

ensembles. The Charles A. Dana Foundation has, for three consecutive years, underwritten the development, testing, and refining of his approach, the “Whole Person MethodTM,” as well as its delivery in a variety of professional development formats and demographic settings. David’s workbook for music education students, school ensemble leaders, and arts administrators, Igniting Response (to our Conducting) will be published in 2013. Music staff professional development consultant for the New York City Board of Education from 2003 to 2008, he has taught this approach at K-12 in-service and staff professional development days for such organizations as the Metropolitan Opera Guild and the NY Philharmonic; boards of education around the country, and many State Music Educators Associations.

Internationally, David has led workshops for band, orchestra, and choral conductors in Australia under the auspices of the New South Wales Department of Education, the University of Sydney, and the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association, and has been a regular guest conductor of the Sydney Youth Orchestra. A Cultural Ambassador for the United States Information Agency leading concerts of youth and professional orchestras in Ecuador, David has also appeared at festivals of contemporary music in Russia, and directed concerts by the Moscow Radio/TV, and the St. Petersburg "Klassika" State Orchestras. He conducted the orchestras of - and led master classes for conducting students at - the Moscow Conservatory College, the St. Petersburg Conservatory, and the St. Petersburg Herzen Pedagogical University.

David received his BA from Columbia University in Sociology and Languages. He studied with Jean-Pierre Rampal at the Paris Conservatory as the first recipient of the Annette Kade Award from the Institute of International Education, and was principal flutist of the Festival Les Arcs in France, the Philadelphia Opera Company, the Caramoor Music Festival Orchestra, and the Orchestra of Our Time in New York, among others. From 2009 to 2011, David taught conducting to music education majors at Boston University, and was recently graduated with a Master of Music degree (with a focus on Music Education and Professional Development as a way of learning how best to support music teachers).

First Violin *Maya Lehmann, RC Stevens Emera Gurath, SF Washington Jamuna Buchanan, RC Stevens Duncan McGough, RC Stevens Brigitta Bogue, SF Lincoln Patrick Knowles, RC Central Emily Schrag, Mitchell Christian *Janna Kerk, St. Thomas More Ellie Bleeker, Mitchell Christian Emily Bachwich, RC Stevens Maya Van Nuys, RC Stevens *Tessa Armstrong, RC Stevens Mikayla Rogers, RC Central Taylor Deutsch, SF Roosevelt Owen Braley, SF Lincoln Ryan Patrick, SF Lincoln Marianna Brawand, Brookings *Eric Moriarty, RC Stevens Morgan Laub, RC Stevens Sanha Ryoo, RC Stevens Savannah Ellender, RC Stevens Ann Coppock, SF Lincoln Alex Kimn, Brookings Anastasija Kalanovic, RC Stevens Alison Beisner, RC Stevens Levi Kent, RC Central Hannah Wegehaupt, Parkston Clarissa Petres, RC Stevens

Second Violin Rheanna Pheifer, Dakota Christian Caroline Moriarty, SF Roosevelt Laurel Rick, RC Stevens Amanda Nguyen, SF Roosevelt Emily Stjernholm, SF Roosevelt John Hatch, RC Stevens Anthony Nesland, RC Stevens Alysala Malik, RC Stevens Shakila Swain, Aberdeen Central Jessie Kolb, Aberdeen Central Sena Uzunlar, RC Stevens Sarah Hight, RC Central Kassidy Weathers, RC Central Karah Haug, RC Stevens Benjamin Ward, Huron Tyler Casanova, SF Roosevelt Jenny Jin, Brookings Jessica Daniels, SF Washington Elizabeth Anderson, SF Lincoln Claire Hoogland, Huron Kristina Giesey, RC Central Brooke Bigge, Parkston Alex Fichter, RC Stevens

Kate Alley, RC Stevens Sierra Doyle, RC Central Isabel Anderson, RC Stevens Aisha Malik, RC Stevens Sugyeong Oh, RC Stevens Megan Ward, St. Thomas More

Viola *Madeleine Price, RC Central *Andrew Carlson, SF Roosevelt *Aileen MacLachlan, RC Central *Cullen Knowles, RC Central *Keegan Paugh, RC Stevens *Zachary Dibbern, RC Stevens Thomas Pfeifle, RC Stevens Meagan Teply, Aberdeen Central Richard Schleusener, RC Stevens Gabriel Spahn, RC Stevens Shayna Lier, Aberdeen Central Kiley Phares, RC Stevens Emma Porter, RC Central Tyler Policky, RC Stevens Elise Horkey, RC Central Jenna Harrison, RC Stevens Josh Jaton, SF Lincoln Abraham Buchanan, RC Stevens Josie Mazzone, RC Central *Elizabeth Wensmann, Aber. Central Robin Rittel, Huron Mallory Fine, RC Stevens Hope Dosch, RC Central Madelyn Braun, RC Central

Cello Jessica Bachman, RC Central Karl Henry, SF Lincoln Zachary Larson, RC Stevens Ryan Doerr, SF Lincoln Drew Van Heuveln, RC Stevens Zachary Policky, RC Stevens Michael Ehrman, SF Roosevelt Sophie Richardson, SF Lincoln Hunter Friesen, SF Lincoln Caleb Billings, RC Stevens Coleman Van Nuys, RC Stevens Christian Weelborg, SF Lincoln Kyle Siemers, SF Roosevelt Sam Happeny, SF Lincoln Madison Wieczorek, RC Stevens Katie Wilsey, RC Stevens Rachel Larsen, SF Lincoln Rosie Blote, St. Thomas More Lucas Donahue, SF Lincoln Isabel MacLachlan, RC Central Peyton Rick, RC Stevens

String Bass

Joshua Vortherms, SF Roosevelt Alexander Chapman, RC Stevens *Adeline Straatmeyer, RC Central Maxwell Veazey, RC Stevens Alia Nix, SF Roosevelt Tanner Chilson, Watertown Joshua Morin-Baxter, RC Stevens Dillan Wessels, RC Stevens Dawson Kremlacek, Brandon Valley Tim Jacobson, RC Central

Harp Hanna Bankers, SF Lincoln Emma Bankers, SF Lincoln

Piccolo McKenzie Perry, SF Washington

Flute Esther Ryoo, RC Stevens McKenzie Perry, SF Washington Garrett Adam, Yankton Kelsey Stotz, SF Lincoln

Oboe *Grant Preheim, Freeman Paige Werner, RC Central Anna Hughes, RC Stevens Hannah Asfeldt, SF Lincoln

B-Flat Clarinet Miranda Mack, Redfield Sam Weller, Mitchell Jared Bitz, SF Lincoln Chris Downey, SF O'Gorman

E-Flat Clarinet Miranda Mack, Redfield

Bass Clarinet Clara Koerner, Freeman Academy

Bassoon Jake Semansky, SF Lincoln Sophie Drotzmann, Yankton Calisandra Larson, RC Stevens Dillon Starner, Freeman

French Horn *Mariah Dooley, SF Lincoln Nicole Clemen, SF O'Gorman Taylor DuPont, Spearfish Rebecca Hiigel, SF Lincoln Katelyn Jennings, RC Stevens *Andrew Hildebrant, Brookings Emily Epp, Freeman Academy Carleigh Klein, RC Central

ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL

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

English Horn

Hannah Asfeldt, Redfield

Trumpet Kirsten Wahl, SF Roosevelt Karissa Van Surksum, SF Christian Aaron Bartz, SF Lincoln Seth Brick, SF Lincoln Will Lauer, SF Lincoln Robbie Miller, SF Washington

Trombone Olivia Roers, SF O'Gorman Daniel Iverson, RC Stevens Brady Vandevort, RC Central Ben Morehead, Tea Area Elliot Douma, SF Roosevelt Zach Schmitz, SF Lincoln Tuba

Evan Krebs, SF Lincoln Alec Beaird, SF Lincoln

Timpani Stanislaw Nikolaev, RC Central

General Percussion Dan Hartung, Aberdeen Central Carrie Kickland, Chamberlain Emily Wagner, SF Roosevelt Mallets Dana LeVan, Tea Area

Piano

Marie Todey, Brookings

DIRECTORS WITH STUDENTS IN ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA

* Denotes four year All-State Orchestra Participation

ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL

Kira Lee - Aberdeen Central Shelly Berg - Brandon Valley Kathy Winghart - Brookings Phil Carlson - Chamberlain Karissa DeJager - Dakota Christian Sheila Wipf - Freeman Donna Ries - Freeman Academy Hans Peterson - Huron Ryan Stahle - Mitchell Kathy Liesinger - Mitchell Christian Ben Latham - Parkston Bruce Knowles - Rapid City Central

William Evans - Rapid City Stevens Tasha Nelson - Redfield Eric Kooima - Sioux Falls Christian Dr. Mario Chiarello - Sioux Falls Lincoln Dr. Duane Niles - Sioux Falls O’Gorman Kate Mathews - Sioux Falls Roosevelt Karla Chiarello - Sioux Falls Washington Steve Aalbu - Spearfish Kurtis Peacock - St. Thomas More Stephanie Wranek & Mary Beth Sutton - Tea Area Kelsey Marker - Watertown Kim Evander - Yankton

All-State Chorus and Orchestra: 1953-2013 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 con-cert, 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 activities to allow more efficient operations of all activities in the state. In addition to the administrational leadership of SDHSAA, the SDMEA choral and orchestra chairpersons, along with the local hosts from the All-State concert site are responsible for preparation and operation of the All-State event. For the last six 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 enrollment 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 which both have rehearsal and concert facilities that are large enough and an adequate number of motels and hotels for the housing of the students, teachers and audience.

SDMEA Commissioned Works The SDMEA has 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 commissioned 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 Dr. Joe Miller Joe Miller is conductor of two of America’s most renowned choral ensembles – the Westminster Choir and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. He is also director of choral activities at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. In addition to his responsibilities at Westminster Choir College, Dr. Miller has been appointed artistic director for choral activities for the renowned Spoleto Festival USA beginning in 2014. His 2013-2014 season with the Westminster Choir includes

the release of their new recording The Heart’s Reflection, Music of Daniel Elder, several national radio broadcasts, a concert tour and their annual residency at the Spoleto Festival USA. As conductor of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, Dr. Miller has collaborated with some of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors, earning him critical praise: “Joe Miller's Westminster Symphonic Choir was subtle when asked and powerful when turned loose,” The New York Times. Recent seasons have included performances with Sir Simon Rattle (Philharmoniker Berliner), Yannick Nézet-Séguin (The Philadelphia Orchestra) and Gustavo Dudamel (Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela). Dr. Miller is also founder and conductor of the Westminster Chamber Choir, a program that offers professional-level choral and vocal artists the opportunity to explore challenging works for two weeks each summer on the Westminster campus in Princeton. Additionally, he leads the annual Westminster Choral Festival, which welcomes singers and conductors to study and perform a major choral work with orchestra. In demand as a guest conductor and clinician, his recent residencies have included Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music, Temple University and the Berlin Radio Symphony Chorus.

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 number of quartets based on each school’s enrollment. This year, the chorus numbers 960 singers representing 154 high schools.

Aberdeen Central Mary Beth Kelly Rebecca Jensen Grace Ross Matthew Klein Joseph Dulik Kristen Prosper Moriah Turick *Austin Vetter Brodigan Morton Faith Naasz Gabrielle Brandt Micah Reierson Nicholas Brandt Seleucia Heintzman Morgan Morrissey Connor Erhart Thomas Krueger Aimee Padgett Katie Appl Nathan Wileman Tannon Tople Aberdeen Christian Talmadge Hobbs Olivia La Croix Olivia La Croix Jayden Schiedschlag Jayden Schiedschlag Josh Holsing Josh Holsing Brandon Wells Brandon Wells Aberdeen Roncalli Camille Fischer Mary Elizabeth Wachs Mikayla Titue Avery Joseph Hosea Kost Alcester-Hudson Karla Pulscher Haley Boyer Kassie Van Wyk Marcus Ireland Alex Pulscher Andes Central Linda Iverson Mikayla Petsche Erica Kitchenmaster Joe Evans Nathan Herrold Arlington Leo Warnke Morgan Fischer Janae Sampson Tristan Hargens Matthew Zobet

Armour Whitney Halverson Rachael Kriz Krista Fuoss Tanner Carda Brenden VanDerWerff Avon Mrs. Autumn Schultz Chloe Van Gerpen Evianna Blaha Brendan Anderson Brant Blaha Baltic Kelley Herman Nicole Fuson Taylor Reinhiller Ethan Magnuson Seth Graham Belle Fourche Kathryn Simonyak Kayla Foos Emily Stambaugh Bennett Neumeister Weldon Smith Janie McAmis Judith Schmutz Chance Minor Isaac Otterman Bennett County Rick Hamil Carli Winter Kaitlyn Hellman Marcus Harris Daniel Winsand Beresford Rachael Tiedeman Tiffany Hoffman Jaelynne Weatherton Caleb Nelson Matthew Bogue Elizabeth Petersen Shelby Jensen Riley Twedt Austin Snedeker Bison Brian Holder PhD Kim Kvale Maggie Archibald Joey Aukland Joseph Kvale Bowdle Rhonda Strouckel Sierra Stotz Kirstin Walz McKlay Pettigrew Andre Boschee

Brandon Valley Terry Gullickson Ellie Antrim Summer Rogers Adam Presler Coleton Ginger Ally Dykstra Annika Hindbjorgen Kevin Gingles Brady Zell Briana Grage Cassie Onnen Kevin Huizenga Robert Berndt Lexi Hokenstad Katie Wright Brad Gingles Matt Skadsen Bridgewater-Emery Tera McDonnell Jennifer Olinger Sadie Potter Osmar Vinales Austin Horvath Britton-Hecla Lona Batie Emma Bennett Olivia Carlson Evan Carlson Blaze Jones Olivianne Stavick Elizabeth Sorensen Brandon Barrett Steven Wegleitner Brookings Denise Perry Kaylee Kurban Maggie Helgeland Mason Ivers Tyler Hartman Taylor Mileham Teva Snodgrass Desmond Hanan Austin May Beth Hildebrant Katie Housiaux Micah Perry Tyson Salzman Jackie Rusch Tess Owens Matthew Olson Nicholas Bien Burke Melissa Wonnenberg Sydney Benter Hannah Karbo Dell Drey Turner Serr

Canistota Richard Dawson Sydney Randall Brianna Buseman Carson Hofer Dominick Weber Canton Dorothy Strom Nikki Wolfe Kacie Jacobsen Evan Hilt Jacob Toso Jennifer Huber Morgan Nelson *Derek Dickson Jordan Severson Castlewood Vicki Bjerke Saryn Artz Siarra Johnson Adam Ching Jacob Tvedt Centerville Katelynn Peterson Kristin Lambert Emily Hill Brandon Barrows Samuel DiVito Chamberlain Faye Stryzewski Marilyn Nasomwat Maci Burke Casey Iversen Nathan Powell Sydney Hall Amber Felicia Drew Larson Ethan Swanson Chester Area Jean Benson Sierra VanLiere Molly Heyn Evan Baumberger *Adam Anderson Clark Stacy Andersen-Mjoun Angela Young Kathryn Paulson Harrison Wookey Braxton Hartley Colman-Egan Gretchen Wendell Callista Verver Janelle Satterly Kade Rennich Josh Giese

ALL-STATECHORUS PERSONNEL

* Denotes four year All-State Chorus Participation

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ALL-STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL

Colome Cheyenne Heath Halley Shippy Megan Seegers Austin Seegers Trenton Seegers Corsica Ferra Kemp Emily Van Zee Keeley Rexwinkel Hunter Johnson *Colt Van Genderen Custer Elisabeth Cherland Haley Foster Kristina Clarke Tyler Hughes Matthew Krogman Morgan Arthur Kendall Ashmore Adam Baker Matthew Dvorak Dakota Christian Kim Zomer Sadie Meyerink Ahna Vander Pol Rylan De Haai Seth Vander Ley Dakota Valley Jessica Erickson Victoria Parks Morgan Oliver Ryan Jensen Carter Feathers Jordyn Younger Laura Michaelson Will Bruening Kyle Wood De Smet Penny J. Warne Maria Huntimer Julianna Albrecht Jace Janssen Dayton Trujillo Dell Rapids Ginny Ziebarth *Jordan Stone Mikaela Stofferahn Ben Hinricher *Jackson Gleason Jade Schull Bryana Schull Ted DeLange Dylan Damm

Dell Rapids St. Mary Joni Smith Kiley Reecy Angelia Jorgensen Matthew Farmer *Alex Eulberg Deubrook Area Valerie Herstatt Melanie Monnier Kayla Harringa *Isaac Pudas Ryan Powers Deuel Beth Hansen Alexandra Becht Rachel Baer Brett Knutson Colin Magedanz Doland Judy Mayer Joslyn Heer Megan Stahl *Jamez McNutt Jason Mendel Douglas Mrs. Sheri Kelly Katherine Skinner Bobbie Delaney Cheyenne Black Ean Malone Haley Jones Rachel Blumhardt Chance Hejde Dylan VanScoy Ashlynne Cummings Abigail Varnado Zachary Clark Jacob Ranum Edmunds Central Bernita Flannery Sophie Hettich Bernadette Heier Hayden Beyers Cody Blocker Elk Point-Jefferson Kristin Schmeling Jade Rosenbaum Katherine Mickelson Keegan Mahin Conner Finken Meghan Schenk Katherine Giorgio John Schuh Bryce Taylor

Elkton-Lake Benton Susan Sudtelgte Marissa Bressler Courtney Mulder Cole DeRuyter Quinn Fargen Estelline Jim Cosman Savannah Dolezal Molly Watt Coby Donley Ben Shay Ethan Russell Garry Alyssa Hettinger Brenna Roth Rylee Riggs Anthony Donovan Eureka Paul Kolar Theresa Kolar Samantha Raile Jacob Lux Jordan Maier Faulkton Area Amanda Stulken Abbigayle Quinn Courtney Edgar Christopher Cassens John Cassens Flandreau Shirlee Gilmore Kiley Burggraff Keri Johnson Leighton Blum *Adam Day Karissa Blum Caitlyn Drietz Daniel Vazquez Derick Veldkamp Florence Laura Hummel Brittany Dougherty Abbey Kittelson Ben Hummel Alec Paulson Frederick Elizabeth Labesky Mariah Mikkonen Hattie Zinter Jayden Mikkonen *Cole Hinz

Freeman Kaye Waltner Megan Eisenbeis Riley Mehlhaf Andrew Petts Justin Eisenbeis Freeman Academy Amy Hofer Vetch Sarah Miller Polly Carlson Austin VanDiepen Gabriel Eisenbeis Garretson Jessica Roskamp Katie Giesler Sarah Gesting Cole Fiegen *Thomas John Boland Gayville-Volin Meghan Powell *Vanessa Ryken Alexis Ellison William Leggett James Hoffman Gettysburg Jessica Larson Alyssa Haberer Katrina Smith Joshua Langer Travis Siebrasse Grant-Deuel Krishana Dempcy Jessica Jacobson Lauren Goos David Sossaman Oliver Roth Gregory Katie Opp Josie Fortuna Allison Sundquist Sam Voigt Dowain Kerner Groton Area Malerie Yeaton Kaitlin O'Neill Laura Garcia Alec Voss Luke Smith Kari Hanson Cheyenne Schaller Devon Poppen Matt Knecht



Hamlin Lisa Pedersen & Josh Eggers Heidi Isaacson Christa Koisti Dyllan Weelborg Ryder Grantham Hanson Susan Almjeld Emily Weber Kaesey Deats Sawyer Miles Reed Nicholas Stewart Harrisburg Elizabeth Gould Abbigail Hatch Kira Loftesness Derrick Kruetzfeldt Daniel Mastick Brooklyn Boyles Kirynn Hogan Denis Verbovskiy Adam Larson Allison Meyer Aanna Okerlund Gabriel May Tyler Johnson Henry Deanna Martens Maggie Donovan Ashley Ward Benjamin Olson Lane Looney Herreid Julie Borr Wenonah Ott Sydney Schick Hagen Hoffschmidt James Fuchs Highmore-Harrold Melissa Todd Stephanie Huber Tyann Hamlin Bryce Roberts Christopher Nemec Hill City Amy Woodward Michal Wiederhold Sara Hubert Cooper Timm *Josh Johnson Hitchcock-Tulare Nikki Miller Cassie Binger Erin Barrie Jeremiah Price Trent Hofer

Hot Springs Shannon Livesay Jessa Birkholt Andrea Norton Xavier Wright Matthew Horrocks Kyla Oster Victoria Beston *David Steffen Andrew Cristofano Hoven Elizabeth Bengs Bailey Baker Shawnda Rausch Alex Morgan Scott Glodt Howard Jean Winker Shelby Thompson Geena Kim Connor Hamilton Logan Hattervig Huron Laura Petersen Hannah Smith Lindsey Friedrichsen Justin Jungemann Mason Stahly Sloane Mack Tabitha Schmidt Ben Halbkat Colin Claeys Madisyn Gohn Madison Klein Zack North Ian Austin Ipswich Karen Wagner Taylor Loken Kristi Pond Lance Leonhardt Cassius Pond Irene-Wakonda Stacey Kirschenman Amber Kirschenman Sheyanne Sorensen Braxton Erwin Preston Larson Iroquois Kari Schnathorst Ashley Sundet Sierra Crater *Erik Wehlander Josh Keating

James Valley Christian Lorena Blom Hannah Mendel Julie Loewen Alex Waldner *Andrew Ulvestad Jones County Rose Comp Carole Benda Ali Kell Tristan Grablander Travis Grablander Kadoka Area Colby Shuck *Taylor Merchen *Racheal Shuck Kole O'Daniel Logan Ammons Kimball Sarah C. Whitlatch Desi Busack Chelsey Lutter Colin Geppert Logan Holden Lake Preston Lynne Brown Breanna Paul Tara Scheidt Matthew Jones Blake Hoffman Langford Area Kelly Wieser Leda Dinger Tess Williams Zach Punt Jacob Palmer Lead-Deadwood Dean Peterson Hannah Rogers *Sedona Kemp Sky Dragoo Aidan Laurenti Rachel Eggers Mikayla St. Pierre Griffen Mackey Nathan Finster Lemmon Tracy Minh Mirandi Bakken Makenzie Schwab *Leif Bakken Tyler Heil

Lennox Cheryl Jacobson Abby Beach Alison Ziegler Andrew Paulson Joshua Friese Ellen Renz Katie Top Mason Meyer Austin Odland Leola Nancy Kindelspire Taylor Fauth April Fauth Logan Heupel *Matthew Hoffman Lyman Kym Lebeda *Anna Flitner Chesney Garnos Tyler Lebeda Austin Bower Madison Jennifer L. Richards Simone Droge Kathryn Eliason Brian Niedert *Jackson Richards Silvia Piselli Maegan Champion Nicholas Petersen Jay Knutson Marion Kaitlyn Hebb Elizabeth Paschal Kayla Hendricks Joseph Pessia Isaac Larson McCook Central Teresa A. Keehn Erin Eickman Krista Mentele Zane Kirkwood Brock Anderson Menno Sharla Unruh Emily Massey Carmen Dyk Alex Ulmer *Matthew Preszler



Milbank Miriam Schwenn Megan Thomas Kirsten Biersbach Jimmy Lusk Alex Humpton Gretchen Biersbach Abigail Snaza Johnny McDonagh Michael Miller Miller Desiree Yeigh Shelby Lingscheit Macee Fanning Nicholas Ortmeier Jeremy Coss Mitchell Chris Miller Kendal McMahon Marian Ragels Joe Morgan Brady Farnham Haley Smith Kerri Baus Jake Louder Kyle Stas Joanna Schleich Jaycie Foster Tim Parks Gunnar Miller Maddie Graves Adele Kenkel Nick Johnson Brenden Lehr Mitchell Christian Kathy Liesinger Kendra Nydam Lindsay Thompson Caelan Tirrel *Aaron Lemon Mobridge-Pollock Lisa Zahn Taylor Brekke Abi Fred Kenny Helm Justin Nobles Montrose Justin Whitcomb *Kylie Johnson Megan Erickson Jacob Sechser Caleb Krouse

Mt. Vernon Alexis Washburn Haley Hinker Caitlyn Dikoff Charlie Mahaffey Bobby Beach-Pattison New Underwood Sara Culver Keira Allen *Veronica Parsons Jhett Finkbeiner Kyle McClaren Newell Marty Jump Sierra Runyan *Courtney Dahlberg Curstin Conway *Eli Srstka Northwestern Doug Duncan *Alyssa Steward Kalen Frericks Isaac Groft *Tyler Carda Parker Erin Wurgler Hannah Herlyn Hannah Herlyn Kylea Lingen Kylea Lingen Jayden Korthals Jayden Korthals Michael Olson Michael Olson Parkston Melody Howell Katie Weber Alyssa Appletoft Evan Murtha Timothy Schmidt Philip Barb Bowen Peyton DeJong Afton Burns Damian Bartels Garrett Snook

Pierre T.F. Riggs Rodd Bauck Lydia Kanz Abbey Nold Austin Lentsch Derick Burghardt Annie Woodmansey Joni Willoughby Grant Erwin *Justin Oakland Nieves Gomez Alexandra Hillestad Nathaniel Hill Louis Mehlhaff Sarah Kanz Marcella Lees Dylan McQuistion Canaan Smith Plankinton Cathy Albrecht Jordan Achterberg Kallyn Prangley Devin Rihanek James Mayclin Platte-Geddes Susan Porter Madisson Whalen Payton Porter Benjamin Patzlaff Sidney Holter Rapid City Central Andrea Fischer & Christopher Braddy Devin Kilpatrick Sarah DeWitt Matt Gaither Vassago Prines Brandee Moore Devorah Collins Seth McDonald Benjamin Van Cleave Katelyn Wachendorf Shekendra Morgan Tim Jacobson Samuel McKinney Kadra Lewno Sequoyah Chavez Jared Kennedy James Adams McKayla Wilson Judy Williams Joey Bader Daniel Van Cleave

Rapid City Christian Billy Ward Lily Miller Molly Bloemendaal Luke Anderson Jeb Hunt Rapid City Stevens Ann Deckert & Angela Kintner Ashley Ireland Rhye Leonard Tyler Harris Richard Rigmaiden Leanne Bissinger Haley Beach Ben Nolting Alex Steinley Charlee Riker Berkley Fierro Michael Lytle Kelton Johnston Amy Weichler Meredith Rigmaiden Blake Martinez Warren Kadrmas Alexa Worley Hailey Montieth Sam Huntington Steven Miklos Redfield Cherie Lunstrum Haley Franz Leah Lundstrum Cameron Akin Duncan Schwartz BIllie Moeller Marlee Mack Blaine Rothacker Kyle Blume Rosholt Buffy Kemnitz Whitney Lick Carley Tangen Logan Plath Jacob Moeller Rutland Amber Misar Brianna Renaas Haley Hopf John Eilertson Noah Wicks



Sanborn Central Gwen Senska Tamra Mann Breanne Branden-burg Isaiah Kruger Shane Nelson Scotland Amy Comp Katie Winckler Kimberly Stibral Seth Ireland Daniel Stibral Selby Area Mrs. Becky Cole Bradi Smith Jana Thorstenson John Begeman Justin Rau Sioux Falls Christian Eric Kooima Megan DeWeerd Emy VanZee Dustin Wahl Connor Engbers Meghan Todd Abbie Bakker Jordan Timbey Ross Ackerman Sioux Falls Lincoln Linda Conrad & Kathy Ferguson Hannah Lamberty Alex Weiland London Lambert Sam Venjohn Kate McCoy Hope Downey Michael Lange Adam Ortmeier Noelle Starnes Abbie Freeze Dan Bergeson Erik Rossing Mary Engfelt Rilee Oien Branch Fjellanger Sean Calhoun Micah McCoy Annie Deutscher Alex Meyer Evan Tarrell

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Sully Buttes Mrs. Judy Foth Darby Wilson Kendyll Jones Kole Pickner *Lewis Hofer Summit Kerry Reuer Kiara Cardwell Renae Zirbel Jacob Gapp Joshua Conner Sunshine Bible Academy Kevin F. Waller Allison Deal Heather Deal Daniel Seaman Andrew Shumake Tea Area Janice Gilbert Janna Remmers Sarah Makahununiu John Townsend Andrew Bagherpour Shannon Dancler Katy Garry James Remmers Ty Smith Timber Lake Julie Barnica Brittany Quinn Kodi Traversie Sky Hale Ethan Schaffer Todd County Pauline Lanz Madison Kornely Kalion Knox *Thayne Allen Jesse Allen Ashley Estrada *Taima Valandra Matthew Cordier John Godoy III Tripp-Delmont Shelly Finck Payton Shafers Laura Brown Austin Bitterman Dustin Fischer

Tri-Valley Jake Versteeg Abbie Heiberger Makayla Burns Spencer Boy Mason Wieman Karima Hussen Kelsey Carlson *Kevin James Phillips Joshua Elledge Vermillion Trisha Fisher Kathryn Farrell Sydney Kronaizl Seth Miller *Daniel Bellis Sowmya Ragothaman Chloe Nielsen Jack Brown Sam Person Viborg-Hurley Wendy Christiansen Ivy Sherard Connor Hansen Dustin Richards Layne Meyers Wagner Julie K. Rysavy Sadie Eitemiller Megan Kocer *Monte Rysavy Jacob Kvigne Chloe Noteboom Tatum Wren Drue Soukup Aaron Beeson Wall Andrea Christiansen Nicole Eisenbraun Michaela Schaefer Andrew Ferris Austin Huether Warner Sharon Schwan Shelby Braun Breanna Palmer Justine Obiniana Brady Hallenback

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2012—2013 NFHS Outstanding Music Educator Dr. Alan LaFave

Dr. Alan LaFave served as Director of Bands at Northern State University in Aber-deen from 1991-2006. He currently serves as the Dean of Fine Arts and Profes-sor 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 perform-ance from Arizona State University, Tempe. Prior to his appointment at NSU, Dr. LaFave taught at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, Arizona State University, 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 awarded the SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award. 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.

2013-14 SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Rick Rognstad – Contest Official Rick Rognstad has been at the University of South Dakota since 1986, where he conducts the USD Symphony Orchestra and teaches double bass, music theory, and American music. Active as a guest conductor and clinician, he has led orchestras in South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, and Florida. He has studied conducting extensively with Paul Wolfe, Jurgen de Lemos, Abraham Chavez, Giora Bernstein, and at Indiana University. His bass teachers include Stuart Sankey, Barry Green, and Gaston Dufresne. He has served as principal bass for orchestras in Wyoming, Colorado, Florida, and South Dakota and has appeared as soloist and chamber musician in seventeen states, Canada, Austria, and Germany. An expert in American music, Rognstad

has published articles, liner notes, and reviews widely, and been instrumental in unearthing repertoire for the USD Symphony Orchestra and recordings of the Rawlins Piano Trio from the generations of American composers active between the Civil and First World Wars. He has recorded three CD’s on the Albany Records label. Rick has been an All-State Orchestra judge for the past 20 years, he has served as the president of the South Dakota String Teachers Association, and has also conducted the South Dakota Honor Orchestra twice .

SDMEA Distinguished Service to Music Awards

Bob Carlson Bob Carlson is a native of western New York State. Mr. Carlson attended State Uni-versity College of New York, Dakota Wesleyan University, and University of South Dakota. He has forty-two years of educational experience with bands at all levels. His career began in Parkston, South Dakota where he spent nine years. During that time, the Parkston Band was named the most outstanding marching band at the International Youth Band Festival, competing with bands from 16 nations and the United States in 1976. The Parkston Band also performed at the South Dakota Bandmaster’s Convention in 1977. Mr. Carlson spent the next 21 years directing the Pipestone, MN band where he was very successful receiving three star ratings every year of his directorship. Bob served eleven years with the 147th Army National

Guard Band in Mitchell, South Dakota from 1970-1981. He has also served on many state level boards and committees throughout South Dakota and Minnesota. Mr. Carlson has received several awards including the John Phillip Sousa Foundation “Legion of Honor”, the Bandmaster of the Year for the State of South Dakota, as well as Outstanding Music Educator for the Upper-Midwest. Carlson joined the staff at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1999, where he recently retired from teaching as the co-director with his son, Dan Carlson. During that time, the Lincoln Band has remained very competitive and has participated in both the 2000 and 2008 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, as well as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade in 2005. The Lincoln Band has averaged 25 students in All-State Band over the last 14 years of his tenure and set a new state record of 35 students in All-State Band in 2009. Bob and his wife, Mary, of forty-three years, have three children: Kevin, Dan, and Kathy, and five grandchildren: Mikayla, Zachary, Isabel, Kyan, and Payge.

Charlyse Cade Charlyse Cade graduated from Huron High School and Huron College where she earned a bachelor of music education degree. (Huron was the site of the first South Dakota All-State Music event.) During her high school and college years, she was both an instrumental and vocal soloist and taught private music lessons to numerous students. In 1984, Cade completed her master of arts degree at Augustana College. Her career included teaching at Lake Preston, Tri-Valley, Salem, McCook Central, and Sioux Falls School Districts. Mentoring youths and adults, she directed church choirs and school music festivals and is a contest judge in various regions. For 14 seasons she directed the McCook Community Choir productions. She served SDMEA as president for two terms (1987-1991), chaired membership

and MISOM, and is the current Retired Music Educators Chair. Since 1992, she has been professionally certified as a Nationally Registered Music Educator by MENC/NAFME. She is a life member of ACDA. Currently very active in South Dakota Symphony events, she has chaired the Education Committee’s docent program of volunteers who prepare students for symphony concerts, is a past-president of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra League, serves on the South Dakota Youth Orchestra Advisory Board, the League of American Orchestras’ National Volunteer Council, and is active in the Dakota Sky International Piano Festival. She continues to teach private lessons in her home studio. Charlyse Cade’s family includes her husband Wilton; daughter Sandra (Kyle) Eller, a church musician and music teacher in Duluth, MN; son Dr. Mark (Jennifer) Cade, an anesthesiologist who resides in Omaha, NE; and three granddaughters.

SDMEA 2012 MUSIC PARTICIPATION RECOGNITION

Bowdle High School Gettysburg High School

Hoven High School Philip 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 effective-ness of programs that offer attractive music curricula as well as those that excel in recruit-ment and retention of students.

25 Years of Service Laura Johnson Harding County Mary Krell Mitchell Lori Leader Yankton Judy Mayer Doland Julie Borr Herried

30 Years of Service Paulena Hanten White Lake Sara Eckoff Dakota Valley

35 Years of Service Renita Dose Lennox Paul Ehrke Willow Lake William Evans Rapid City Stevens

Celebrating Years of Continuous Service

40 Years of Service Dr. Darlene Fett Vermillion—USD

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 Sara Bakken

Sara Bakken is in her fourth year of teaching in the state of South Dakota. She is in her first year of teaching 6th through 8th grade band and assisting with the high school marching band in the Lennox School District. Prior to holding this position, she directed the middle and high school bands in the Mobridge-Pollock School District for three years as well as teaching a 7th grade music exploratory class. Originally from Hartford, SD, she graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA in 2009 with a degree in Music Education with an instrumental emphasis. She is a member of The National Association for Music Education, The South Dakota Mu-

sic Educators' Association, and The South Dakota Bandmasters' Association .

SDMEA Distinguished Administrator Award Mike Stroup

Mike Stroup originally from Pierre, SD has been an administrator in Central South Dakota since 1984. He has served all levels of schools, and has been a supporter of arts education within the schools. Mike also was appointed to the first SD Reconciliation Committee by Gov. George Mickelson, he is the current president of Impact Aid Association of South Dakota, and a current board member of the South Dakota Board of Indian Education. Mike has also recently been inducted in the Pierre T.F. Riggs Athletic Hall of Fame. Mike said the following about fine arts in the schools: “Throughout my educational

experience and administrative positions I have held, it has been my opinion that the Fine Arts and music, in particular is one of the best outcome based educational tool in our systems for learning. In the fine arts arena it’s the best example that can be witnessed of an outcome based educational tool. It’s a pleasure to witness students learn and perform in this area. Research shows and I am a firm believer in that the fine arts enhances student’s self-esteem, personal growth and development, and confidence in all areas of life. I also believe that the fine arts help with the other core areas of education. The fine arts programs are one of the few areas that the community gets to witness and enjoy the learning and skills that are developed over children’s educational experiences.” “I have had the opportunity and pleasure of supervising and traveling to performances and competition the past thirty four years of my career in education. Lastly, I am honored to be recognized by the SDMEA for my dedication and support of music programs.”

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 Jung-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 2012 Rapid City Anna Hamre Brian Cole

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 Fischer Jackie Stacey

Stephanie Wranek Hans Peterson

Dr. Loren Scheer Helen Mogan

Lisa Zahn Ryan Stahle

Angela Weber Mary Cogswell Trisha Fisher

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Who We Are

Board of Directors

Jason Uttermark Division I

Dan Whalen Division II

Mike Ruth Division III

Rick Weber East River

Darren Paulson West River

Eldon Marshall Native American Representative

Mike Miller 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

CHORUS COMMITTEE

State Chairperson……………………………………..………………….Trisha Fisher Committee Members…………………..…………………..…………….Cathy Britton Wendy Christiansen Elizabeth Gould Chris Miller Stacey Krischenman Colby Shuck Kaye Waltner

Local Chairperson………….………………………………..………......Linda Conrad

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 Kira Lee

Regional Audition Chairpersons………………………………...….….Kelsey Marker Bruce Knowles Kate Mathews

Audition Judges…………………………………………………...….Dr. Alan LaFave Dr. Marie-Elaine Gagnon

Dr. Grant Manhart Dr. Richard Rognstad

Local Chairperson……………………………………………..…… Marion Chiarello

OTHER THANKS…

Sioux Falls Public Schools Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sioux Falls Roosevelt Music Staff Sioux Falls Lincoln Music Staff

Sioux Falls Washington Music Staff Sioux Falls Roosevelt Activities Office—Connie Jacoby & Slade Larscheid

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