Program - South Dakota High School Activities

“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 Family” 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 communities. 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 programs allows students to experience personal growth and
experience life long skills such as: teamwork, sportsmanship, 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 PREMIER 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 PREMIER 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
First PREMIER Bank
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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 opportunities to our young adults through a wide variety of athletic 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, teamwork, 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 AllStateevents.
Best of luck to all participants!
Darren Paulson
Chairperson, SDHSAA Board of Directors
Concert Program
“Star Spangled Banner”……..Francis Scott Key/John Stafford Smith, arr. Dale Grotenhuis
Opening Remarks……………………………………...James Weaver, SDHSAA
Combined Orchestra and Chorus
INTRODUCTION………..………Karla Chiarello, State Orchestra Chairperson
Humming Chorus……………………………………………….……….G. Puccini
Orchestra Selections
Chorale from the Easter Cantata……………………..…..J.S. Bach / Stokowski
Symphony No. 5, mvts. III & IV………………………..…….Dmitri Shostakovich
SDMEA “Distinguished Service Award”…......Barb Bowen, SDMEA Awards Chair
SDHSAA “Distinguished Service Award”……….…..…....James Weaver, SDHSAA
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
Combined Orchestra and Chorus
Requiem: Confutatis & Lacrimosa……………….…………………..W.A. Mozart
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 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).
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 PERSONNEL
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
* Denotes four year All-State Orchestra Participation, ** Denotes SDMEA Member
ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL
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
General Percussion
Tuba
Piano
Evan Krebs, SF Lincoln
Alec Beaird, SF Lincoln
Marie Todey, Brookings
Dan Hartung, Aberdeen Central
Carrie Kickland, Chamberlain
Emily Wagner, SF Roosevelt
Mallets
Dana LeVan, Tea Area
Timpani
Stanislaw Nikolaev, RC Central
DIRECTORS WITH STUDENTS IN ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA
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
* Denotes four year All-State Orchestra Participation
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 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 Association (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 breakdown 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
1971
1972
1973
1974
1978
1979
1989
1989
2003
A Short Overture to a Comedy
Prairie
I Have A Dream
Jerry’s Blues
I Am Music
Memorials
Prelude and Fugue
High South Dakota
Prelude
These Things Shall Be
Robert Marek
Lewis Hamvas
Lewis Hamvas
Floyd McClain
Paul Royer
Ronald Lo Presti
George Whaley
Paul Royer
Robert Marek
Z. Randall Stroope
Orchestra
Chorus/Orchestra
Chorus/Orchestra
Chorus/Orchestra
Chorus/Orchestra
Chorus/Orchestra
Orchestra
Chorus
Orchestra
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 directors 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.
ALL-STATECHORUS
PERSONNEL
ALL-STATE
CHORUS
PERSONNEL
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
E 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
* Denotes four year All-State Chorus Participation
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-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
* Denotes four year All-State Chorus Participation
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
ALL-STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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
* Denotes four year All-State Chorus Participation
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
ALL-STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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
* Denotes four year All-State Chorus Participation
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
ALL-STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
Sanborn Central
Gwen Senska
Tamra Mann
Breanne Brandenburg
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
Sioux Falls Lutheran
Tasondra Huyck
Katy Ternus
Anna Van Beek
Devon Thompson
Micah Tjeerdsma
Sioux Falls New Technology
Rogene Brown
Eden White
Claire Gorski
Matias Kowang
Vinh Nguyen
Tamilyn Bauer
Katie Tsymbalist
Corey Swenson
Evan Wilson
Sioux Falls O'Gorman
Cathleen Britton
Anna Andrews
Erin Vogel
Christopher Lauer
Will Tiensvold
Sydney Bassing
Whitney Ziebell
James Carrell
Curtis Nelson
Alyse Brown
Ashley Meiners
Max Marko
Bailey Lauret
Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Robyn Holcomb and
Aaron Knodle
Hayley Haertel
Anna Latza
Preston Needles
Mason Sundvold
Whitney Hansen
Jade Thompson
Tyler Lindgren
Aaron Musser
Audre Nilges
Alise Wagner
Soleil Bashale
Logan Hackney
Rachel Stoddard
Alyssa Kirby
Micah Kittelson
Noah Temple
Kira Zephier
MBiya Bashale
Andrew Sprang
Dayne Versteeg
Sioux Falls Washington
Kirk Schjodt & Emily
Danger
Jori Ellenbecker
Sarah Leiferman
Josh Gacke
Jacob Noordermeer
Madison Snelling
Kathleen Meredith
Travis Metzger
Tyler Wilson
Mical Johnson
Wendy Andres
Chase Ditmanson
Eric Nibizi
Sarah Hammond
Alison Rollag
Jack Nachtigal
Brendan Wilson
Sydney Park
Marisa Christie
Cal Cross
Cooper Voigt
Sioux Valley
Sheri Holt
Natasha Halbersma
Stephanie Ludens
Jon Wilson
Nathaniel Algood
Kara Trenhaile
Kalie Ward
Jarrett Kahler
Caleb Denison
Sisseton
Deb Wolf
Brianna Fisher
Carly Goodhart
Derek Peterson
Dustin Lehrke
Jada Adams
*Mariah Christopherson
Jacob Kalb
John Meland
South Central
Amy Gosch
Mattiah Jons
Madison Jons
Willie Bentz
Seth Pistulka
* Denotes four year All-State Chorus Participation
Spearfish
Doug Ruhnow
Sydney Sleep
Hannah Lessly
Robert Schultz
John Carter
*Hanna Matson
Angela Ruby
Nate Terveen
Jordon Penn
Machayla Robinson
Emily Raad
Sam Loux
Brenden Miller
St. Thomas More
Angela Weber
Maggie Vetch
Abby Simmons
Brett Jaeger
Matt Vickers
Chloe Sand
Audree Blankartz
Max Vetch
Michael Hanson
Stanley County
Tina England
Cheyenne Whaley
Martee Larson
Daulton Mercer
Kevin Boring
Stickney
Ferra Kemp
Daisy VanGenderen
Rachel Moser
Matthew Teel
Connor Pennings
Sturgis Brown
Barton Torbert
*Brooke Ireland
Sarah Rathert
Jason Schneider
Jesse Skidmore
Jasmine Flakus
Anna Roltgen
Beau Ireland
Luke Altstiel
Bethany Ziebarth
Jena Rathert
Chris Wheeler
Mark Heintz
ALL-STATE CHORUS PERSONNEL
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
Watertown
Burdell Gauger
Anna Iverson
Sara Kjetland
Charles Kienow
Brett Ries
Allison VanLaecken
Meghan Leadabrand
Troy Robbins
Thomas Newman
Rachel Gauger
Emily Eide
Josh Fox
Mitch Crouse
Megan Fuerstenau
Hosanna Hoekman
Matthew Gauger
Landon Pahl
Pylar Gibson
Lydia Hulscher
Taylor Broek
Kade Davidson
Waubay
Jill Beers
Kayla Breske
Sophie Beers
Tristan O'Riley
Nathan Benike
Waverly-South Shore
Shyla Balo
Tatum Ronke
Mallory Pond
Collin Comes
Ethan Comes
Webster Area
Robert Michalscheck
Maddy Koslowski
Mariah Block
Nick McKie
Mike Gravley
Wessington Springs
Julie Miller
Kelly McPhail
Amy Woodruff
Jase Kraft
*Zachary Paulson
West Central
Jeff Spencer
Emma Froke
Madelyn Miller
Garrett Miles
Erik McCluskey
Elsie West
Kristie Schmidt
Cole Rockafellow
Keagan Peters
* Denotes four year All-State Chorus Participation
White Lake
Paulena Hanten
Paige Munsen
Breanna Thiry
Nathaniel Schroeder
Todd Kieffer
White River
Stacy Twite
Emma Twite
Rachel Astleford
Sage Mednansky
Mathew Beardt
Willow Lake
Paul Ehrke
Mikayla Prouty
Hannah Knock
Ty Wicks
Dylan Wicks
Wilmot
Sharon Zettlemoyer
Megan Deboer
Tana Cordie-Porter
Dale Butler
*Colton Schaefer
Winner
Jan Ringstmeyer/Vicki
Covey
*Hannah Covey
Calah Covey
Shayden Drey
Nickales Hossle
Dacey Kocer
Molly Connot
Duncan English
Nate Farley
Wolsey-Wessington
Doug Dyk
Emma Abbott
Megan Larsen
Matthew Larsen
Andrew McKown
Woonsocket
Gwen Senska
Savannah Swenson
Ashlynne Terkildsen
Brady Tiede
Rex Schlicht
2012—2013 NFHS Outstanding Music Educator
Dr. Alan LaFave
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
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 University 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.
Celebrating Years of Continuous Service
25 Years of Service
Laura Johnson
Mary Krell
Lori Leader
Judy Mayer
Julie Borr
Harding County
Mitchell
Yankton
Doland
Herried
30 Years of Service
Paulena Hanten
Sara Eckoff
White Lake
Dakota Valley
35 Years of Service
Renita Dose
Paul Ehrke
William Evans
Lennox
Willow Lake
Rapid City Stevens
40 Years of Service
Dr. Darlene Fett
Vermillion—USD
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 effectiveness of programs that offer attractive music curricula as well as those that excel in recruitment and retention of students.
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 Music 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.”
ALL-STATE CHORUS & ORCHESTRA HISTORY
(The All-State Chorus has been held since 1952 – The All-State Orchestra has been held since 1953)
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CHORUS CONDUCTOR ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR
David Foltz
Robert McCowan
Emmanuel Wishnow
Clayton Hathaway
Harvey Waugh
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Aberdeen
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Rapid City
CHORUS CONDUCTOR
Dr. David Foltz
Weston Noble
Warner Imig
Leland B. Sateren
Harold A. Decker
Clayton Hathaway
Gerhard Schroth
Joseph Mussulman
Weston Noble
Edward Anderson
Dr. Douglas McEwen
Dr. Robert Berglund
Robert E. Page
Dr. Elaine Brown
Dr. Lloyd Pfautsch
Dr. Daniel Moe
Dr. Jester Hairston
Don Craig
Dr. Joseph Mussulman
Dr. Leonard Van Camp
Dr. Don V. Moses
Rodney Eichenberger
Dr. B. R. Henson
Bruce L. Lunkley
Dr. Eph Ehly
Dr. Karle Erickson
Dr. Richard B.
Dr. Lee Kjelson
Richard Edstrom
Paul Ritter
Rodney Eichenberger
Dr. Eph Ehly
Dr. Douglas McEwen
Stirling A. Culp
Byron McGilvary
Dr. Paul Torkelson
Weston Noble
Dr. David Greenlee
Dr. James F. Rodde
Dr. Andrè J. Thomas
Dr. Edith A. Copley
Dr. John Yarrington
Dr. Anton Armstrong
Dr. Charles R. Robinson
Dr. Dennis K. Cox
Dr. Russell L. Robinson
Dr. Lynda Hasseler
Dr. Paul A. Torkelson
Dr. Z. Randall Stroope
Tim Peter
Dr. Peter Eklund
Dr. Galen Darrough
Dr. Timothy Seelig
Dr. Christopher Aspaas
Dr. Kevin Meidl
Dr. Craig S. Arnold
Dr. Vijay Singh
Anna Hamre
ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR
Gilbert Waller
Richard Duncan
Bernard Goodman
Walter Charles
Walter Charles
Harvey Waugh
Marvin Rabin
Leo Kucinski
Howard Leyton-Brown
Marvin Rabin
Joseph Levine
Dr. James Neilson
Dr. Leo Kucinski
Gerhard Paul Schroth
Joseph DelliCarri
Dr. Marvin Rabin
Dr. Samuel Adler
Joseph DelliCarri
David Holland
A. Clyde Roller
Harry Lantz
Richard Anshutz
Dr. Marvin J. Rabin
Dr. William L. Jones
Thomas Lewis
Abraham Chavez, Jr.
Rosewall Joseph Giunta
Pamela Gearhart
Dr. Marvin J. Rabin
Dr. George Trautwein
Stephen G. Hobson
Robert Culver
Betty Suber Whiton
Dr. Carolann Martin
Daniel Culver
Steven Amundson
Henry Charles Smith
Timothy Durbin
Dr. Christopher Bonds
Michael A. Palumbo
Dr. Dale J. Lonis
John Giordano
Steven Amundson
Robert Culver
Henry Charles Smith
J. Robert Hanson
Susan Haig
James A. Biddlecome
Robert Gillespie
Dr. Tyler White
Dr. Germán Guitiérrez
Jung-Ho Pak
Robert Culver
Michael Gelfand
Dr. Juan Tony Guzmán
Jungho Kim
Henry Charles Smith
Brian Cole
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!•"!#$"
Founded in 1905, the
South Dakota High
School Activities
Association is a
not-for-profit
organization with over
180
Wayne Carney
Executive Director
member schools.
The SDHSAA is
headquartered in
Pierre .
…………………………………………………….
Music Advisory
Committee
Andrea Fischer
Jackie Stacey
Stephanie Wranek
Hans Peterson
Dr. Loren Scheer
Helen Mogan
Lisa Zahn
Ryan Stahle
Angela Weber
Mary Cogswell
Trisha Fisher
………………………………………………………….
John Krogstrand
Assistant
Executive Director
Jo Auch
Assistant
Executive Director
James Weaver
Assistant
Executive Director
! "#$ % &'#()* #+
Jason Uttermark
Division I
Dan Whalen
Division II
Darren Paulson Eldon Marshall
Native American
West River
Representative
Mike Ruth
Division III
Rick Weber
East River
Mike Miller
Board of
Education
Todd Trask
Board of
Education
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