2024 Iowa All-State Chorus Press Release
All-State Chorus auditions were held October 26th, at Le Mars, Hampton, Independence, Atlantic, Indianola, and Washington. 20 students from Urbandale High School auditioned. The selection process is very competitive, with approximately 17% of auditionees being selected for membership in the 600-member ensemble. It is the highest individual honor a student can receive from the Iowa High School Music Association. This year’s All-State Music Festival takes place in Ames November 21st-23rd.
Urbandale students who audition for the Iowa All-State Chorus undertake a rigorous process of small group rehearsals, study with private teachers, multiple mock auditions, and hours of individual practice time. The following 20 Urbandale students should be applauded for their dedication and exceptional representation of themselves and their community.
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Athena Augspurger |
Alexander Baker, baritone, 1st year |
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Logan Augspurger |
Malley Brimeyer, soprano, 1st year |
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Floramaria Juliano |
Braeden Cox, baritone, 1st year |
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Ashley Molis |
Henry Dix, tenor, 3rd year |
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Sam Pawlowski |
Jenny Hong, alto, 1st year |
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Jenni Perez |
Carys Nelson, alto, 1st year |
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Lillie Purcell |
Kate Schumacher, alto, 1st year |
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Evan Rohwer |
Sam Veeder, tenor, 2nd year |
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Annabelle Russell |
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Sidney Shide |
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Natalie Tekippe |
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David Tillinghast |
The 2024 Festival Concert will celebrate the 78th anniversary of this prestigious event. The selected students will perform in the 600-voice ensemble Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 PM in Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State University Campus. The performance will be broadcast on Iowa PBS Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28th) evening and Sunday afternoon, December 1st.