“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
Together we can make a difference. At First PRE-
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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 dividends, 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
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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
* Denotes four year All State Chorus Participation ** Denotes SDMEA Member
ALL STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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
* Denotes four year All State Chorus Participation ** Denotes SDMEA Member
ALL STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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
* Denotes four year All State Chorus Participation ** Denotes SDMEA Member
ALL STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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
* Denotes four year All State Chorus Participation ** Denotes SDMEA Member
ALL STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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
* Denotes four year All State Chorus Participation ** Denotes SDMEA Member
ALL STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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
* Denotes four year All State Chorus Participation ** Denotes SDMEA Member
ALL STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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