On Oct. 16, All-State choir, orchestra, and band lists were decided. Twenty-one students were selected for choir, four for orchestra, and three for band. 

“This is my first year in an All-State ensemble and I didn’t think I would get in but I am very happy that I did,” sophomore Avery Runestad said.  “I’ve been doing choir since fourth grade but I have been singing ever since I was a little kid.” 

All-State is a chance for students who want to expand their musical experience.

“It is such a pleasure to work with all the students in E-wing. My goal as an educator is to help students become autonomous musicians,” Dr. Marci DeAmbrose said. “The best part of my job is to watch my students discover their potential and begin to take on new challenges such as auditioning for honor choirs like All-State. Year after year, I am grateful that I am able to witness this growth and passion in my students.” 

The students participating in All-State will rehearse with their respective ensembles on Thursday,  Nov 16, Friday the 17 and Saturday the 18. All-State Jazz Band and Chorus will perform at the Lied Center Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. The Orchestra and Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. 

The following students listed were selected to be in one of the All-State ensembles:

All-State Choir:  

Leah Byelick

Lee Calahan 

Aubrey Falter 

Mason Farmer 

Samantha Hobelman 

Jackson Keele

Jeremiah Keele 

Christian Lawrence 

Ronin Millwood 

Will Niebuhr 

Kate Roesch 

Avery Runestad

Carissa Sammons 

Nadia Schafer 

Jack Sonenberg 

Joshua Srery 

Zach Stevens 

Tyler Stover 

Katie Timmer 

Thienan Vu 

Melanie Wiggins 

All-State Orchestra: 

Jamison Dixon 

Aden Niebuhr 

Xander Niebuhr 

Eli Thomas

All-State Band: 

Helen Bai 

Tye Hollman

Alex Schwartz