Show choir Competition | Saturday, February 1, 2014

Bloomington Gold
Presented by John F. Kennedy senior High School
Show choir Competition | Saturday, February 1, 2014
Bloomington
gold
Table of contents
JULY 13–19, 2014
SHINE WITH US.
WORK WITH NATIONALLY RENOWNED
CLINICIANS IN A FUN CAMP SETTING!
Gustavus Adolphus College and its nationally recognized Department of Music are proud to offer
the third annual Show Choir Camp for high school students, to be held on the Gustavus campus,
July 13–19, 2014.
Students entering their freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year in the fall of 2014 are eligible
to attend. No previous show choir or dance experience is necessary! The first 125 applicants will
be accepted.
Our outstanding team of clinicians and counselors will promote self-confidence on the stage, teach
responsibility and teamwork, and foster learning in a supportive and positive camp environment.
Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality musical experience possible!
FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER ONLINE AT
GUSTAVUS.EDU/CAMPS/SHOWCHOIR
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Welcome Letter
Performance Schedule
Concessions Menu
Photography & Video Packages
Judges & Master of Ceremonies
Rhythm In Gold (Host)
East Side Swingers (Host)
Valley View Voices
Waconia Shockwave
Totino Grace T-Tones
Waconia Illuminations
Onalaska Express
Jefferson Jive
Totino Grace Encore Singers
Iowa City West Showtime
Benton Jubilation, inc.
Waconia Current
North St. Paul Northern Lights
Totino Grace Company of Singers
Iowa City West Good Time Co.
Benton Celebration Co.
Holmen Midwest Express
Onalaska Hilltoppers
Jefferson Connection
Waconia Power Company
Shout-Outs
Thank Yous & Kennedy High School Map
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Bloomington
gold
We’re glad you’re here
Welcome to the 2014 Bloomington Gold Show Choir competition!
Once again, we’re thrilled to have you with us today for this exciting
event! Gathering such talented students-entertainers-musicians from
across our region is an honor and a pleasure for us all. The Bloomington
Gold competition is based on the values of hospitality, entertainment,
and excellence, and we hope these values are evident throughout the
competition.
is proud to support
Bloomington Gold
Show Choir Competition
While you enjoy your day supporting your hometown show choirs, we
also hope you’ll stay warm here in our facility, visit our Café Gold for
warm drinks, snacks, lunch and dinner. You can also browse available
merchandise in our main hallway, like competition T-shirts, buttons,
DVDs, photos and other food items. And, check out our new photo
booth, where you can have your picture taken wearing fun costumes!
This program, along with today’s MC, will give you the information you
need about the day’s events.
Best of luck to all of today’s performers and thanks again for joining us.
With warm regards,
The Bloomington Gold Steering Committee – Susan Brooks
(Chair), Bruce Connolly, Mark Fremder, Zach Fremder, Sean
Lacy, Mike Trudell, Matt Dymoke
Kennedy High School Choir Directors – Niccole Goulet Jordan,
Josiah Telschow
77th Street Branch
345 East 77th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
rbcu.org
Cover photo by Zach Fremder
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Lyndale Avenue Branch
9550 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Old Shakopee Road Branch
4025 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55437
612.798.7100
Federally insured by NCUA
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don’t miss a beat.
2014 bloomington gold awards
Performance Schedule
preliminaries
finals
8:00 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
8:40 a.m.
Valley View Voices
Waconia Shockwave
Totino Grace TestosterTones
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Solo/Duet Exhibitions
Finalist #1
Finalist #2
9:05 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Waconia Illuminations
Onalaska Express
8:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
Finalist #3
Finalist #4
Finalist #5
Finalist #6
Rhythm in Gold Exhibition
10:30 p.m.
Final Awards
9:55 - 10:15 a.m. Morning Break
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Best of luck to all the choirs today!
10:15 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
11:05 a.m.
Jefferson JIVE
Totino Grace Encore Singers
Iowa City West Showtime
11:30 a.m.
11:55 a.m.
Benton Jubilation, Inc.
Waconia Current
12:20-1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
North St. Paul Northern Lights
Totino Grace Company of Singers
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Iowa City West Good Time
Company
Benton Celebration Co.
3:00-3:15 p.m.
Afternoon Break
3:15 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
5:40 p.m.
Holmen Midwest Express
Onalaska Hilltoppers
Jefferson Connection
Waconia Power Company
East Side Swingers
Awards
6:00 p.m.
Dinner
best female soloist
best male soloist
Best vocals
Best Choreography
Best Band
People’s Choice Award
grand champion
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up
3rd runner-up
4th runner-up
5th runner-up
prep 1st place
prep 2nd place
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time to eat?
Concessions located in school cafeteria and main hallway.
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 11. A.m.
Donuts
Muffins
Bagels
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Milk
Coffee
Apples
Bananas
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
$1.00
$1.00
$0.50
$1.00
$0.75
$0.75
(Available while supplies last.)
lunch/afternoon: 11 A.M.- 8:30 p.m.
84 Fair Lake Drive • Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Office Phone: (601) 261-5077
Cell Phone: (601) 520-3653
rmcinnis@comcast.net
Sub Sandwiches
Pizza
Veggies
Cookies
Chips
Hot Dogs
Pop
Gatorade
Water
Candy
Hot Chocolate
Popcorn
$4.00
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
$0.50
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$1.00
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$1.00
$1.00
Nachos and Cheese
$2.50
Walking Tacos
$3.00
Jamba Juice
$4.00
Culver’s
$3.00
Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
Pulled Pork Dinner
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$7.00
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Stratman Photo
http://stratman.smugmug.com/
Online ordering The OFFICIAL Photo Site for
Bloomington Gold
about the photographer
Abe Booker III, a.k.a. “Stratman,” shoots the memories for you and your kids. His photo archive
dates back to 2005, covering Rhythm in Gold, East Side Swingers, and Kennedy theatrical
productions, as well as other Kennedy functions. Stratman’s pricing is “for parents, by a parent.”
How to Order
• During the competition, order forms are available in the main hallway.
• After the competition, visit www.stratman.smugmug.com to view and order
your photos online.
questions?
Email Abe at write2stratman@gmail.com.
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meet the judges & Master of Ceremonies
Jennifer Gulsvig
albert jordan
Albert Jordan currently teaches voice and serves as the Section
Leader and Assistant Conductor at Mount Calvary Lutheran
Church in Excelsior, Minnesota. He attended St. Olaf College in
Northfield Minnesota, where he studied voice with Rick Penning
and has continued to do so for 15 years. Albert is the co-founder
of Cantus, one of two all male vocal ensembles in the country,
serving as their first Exeutive Director from 2000-2001. After
singing with Cantus for 10 years, Albert retired from the
group in 2006.
Jennifer Gulsvig is a 2002 graduate of Luther College, in Decorah,
IA and received her masters from the University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse in 2008. She has been teaching for the last 12 years. Her
first 3 years were at Clearwater Middle School in Waconia, MN
and in 2005-2006 she was in Tomah, WI teaching high school
vocal music and directingthe Limited Edition Show Choir.
Ms. Gulsvig is now a middle school choir director at Lincoln/
SOTA II/Coulee Montessori Middle School in La Crosse, WI
where she teaches 6th grade general music, 3 choirs, as well
as directs the middle school show choir. This year, she is also
directing Central Connection, LaCrosse Central’s prep show
choir. She is one of two directors for the middle level honor choir
in Northern Wisconsin. Jennifer loves spending her free time
doing clinic work with various middle and high school show
choirs in the midwest and during the summer is on staff at both
Showchoir Camps of America and Shell Lake show choir camp.
Dr. Brandon Dean
Dr. Brandon Dean serves as Assistant Professor of Music at
Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where he
conducts the 110-voice Chapel Choir and a 80-voice women’s
chorus. Dr. Dean also teaches courses in music theory, music
history and music education. Prior to his appointment at
Gustavus Adolphus College, Dean completed the Doctor of
Musical Arts degree in conducting from the University of
Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Frequently appearing as a clinician and adjudicator, Dr. Dean
served on the international panel of adjudicators for the
2012 World Choir Games. He is actively involved in several
professional choral organizations and currently serves as the
Chair of Youth and Student Activities for the American Choral
Directors Association of Minnesota. In addition to the DMA
degree in conducting from CCM, Dr. Dean holds the MM degree
in choral conducting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
and the BM degree in vocal music education from Luther
College. This summer, Dr. Dean will serve as Camp Director for
the third annual Gustavus Show Choir Camp (July 13-19, 2014).
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timothy
c. takach
Timothy C. Takach enjoys a busy and varied career as a
composer, singer, clinician and freelance graphic designer.
As a full-time composer, Takach has a healthy schedule of
commissioned work, and his work has been called “gorgeous”
(Washington Post) and “eventful” (Star Tribune). He is a cofounder of the professional ensemble Cantus and Vice President
of both Graphite Publishing and the Independent Music
Publishers Cooperative. Takach graduated with honors from St.
Olaf College with degrees in Music Composition and Art.
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meet the judges & Master of Ceremonies
Kym chambers Otto
Kym relocated to the Twin Cities after living in New York City
for almost a decade. Kym worked as a professional actor/singer/
dancer touring with the Broadway Tours Cats (Jellylorum,
Gizabella, and Jennyanydots), Cinderella (The Queen), and The
Wizard of Oz (u/s Wicked Witch/Miss Gulch).
Kym received a BA from St. Olaf College in Northfield,
Minnesota and an MA in Vocal Performance Musical Theater
from New York University. Kym has sung with The St. Olaf
Choir, The World Youth Choir (Estonia and Norway Tours) and
Vocalessence. Kym is also a founding member of a 4 Women
A Cappella Group called “Chick Cheer” entertaining over
the holiday season. When Kym is not performing in shows or
singing with Chick Cheer, she spends her time choreographing,
directing and teaching private voice lessons. You may have also
seen her in a few commercials and print ads such as Walgreens,
Kubota Tractors, ikeepsafe.org, Target, Best Buy, General Mills
and Mystic Lake Casino. “Break a leg to all the the choirs today!”
Tom Gerking
Tom Gerking is in his 24th year serving as director of choral
activities at Westwood Community School. Mr. Gerking is a 1986
graduate of Lawton-Bronson High School and 1990 graduate of
Morningside College. He has completed graduate work at Drake
University and the University of Iowa. At Westwood, Mr. Gerking
directs all curricular choirs in grades 7-12 and teaches sixth grade
general music. He directs three show choirs (The Rebelaires, Voices
in Motion, and the 6th Dimension). Mr. Gerking directs the fall
musical along with heading up the renaissance madrigal feast.
He is a frequent clinician and judge at show choir festivals
throughout the Midwest and currently choreographs several
show choirs throughout the state of Iowa. He had the honor and
privilege of serving as conductor of the 2010 Iowa Opus 7-8 Boys
Honor Choir. He has served on the summer camp staffs at the
Buena Vista University Show Choir Camp, Butler Showchoir
Showcase, Showchoir Omaha!, and the University of Southern
Mississippi Southern Experience Show Choir and Choral Camp.
He most recently served on the staff of the FAME Georgia Show
Choir Summit. Mr. Gerking also involved in music ministry at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sioux City.
Jim Cox
Jim Cox received his Bachelors in K-12 Music Education from
Luther College and a Master’s Degree from Saint Mary’s University
of Minnesota. Now in his thirteenth year of teaching, prior
to Eagan High School, Jim’s experience has included teaching
positions at Zumbrota-Mazeppa, Kennedy High School in
Bloomington, MN, and Lakeville South High School. Jim is in his
third year at Eagan where he directs three curricular choirs, three
co-curricular choirs, and teaches voice lessons.
In addition to his ensembles, Jim also teaches Advanced Placement
Music Theory, is the vocal director for Eagan’s annual musical,
and directs the Dakota Valley Show Choir. Outside of school, Jim
directs his church bell choir, sings in the Minnesota Valley Men’s
Chorale, and loves spending time with his wife Megan, who is a
middle school choir director, and four daughters (all under the
age of 10!). Jim is an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and has been known
to be a little moody during football season. A special thank you
to the Bloomington Kennedy High School show choir students,
parents, and staff for all of your hard work in
planning this high-class event!
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bryan
atchison, m.c.
Bryan Atchison is a Kennedy High School graduate and show
choir alum. He recently graduated from St. Mary’s University,
and he’s a band member of Koo Koo Kanga Roo.
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performing at
performing at
10:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
East SideChoir
Swingers
Name
Choir Rhythm
host:
Name in gold
Director: Niccole Goulet Jordan, Choreographer: Kevin Chase, Assistant Director: Zach Fremder
Band Director: Jake Dona, Arrangers: Anita Cracauer, Greg Jasperse & Nick Oswald
Soprano 1
Elisse Anderson
Jinnaly Vongsy
Claire Jensen
Sarah Smallfield
Ellie Smith
Nicole Tincher
Abby Trudell
Soprano 2
Kathryn Baumhover
Audrey Cummings
Amy Ho
Baou Lee
Jenna Luedtke
Malena Maxwell
Abby Taffe
Vicki Udeh
Alto
Grace Bryan
Kalie Coyne
Alexis Daly
Crissy Fremder
Laura Gale
Gigi Kreibich
Jahrari Love
Ellie Monson
Denisha Montgomery
Blaire Root
Kalley Thurner
Alissa Ty
Tenors
Douglas Cotton
Nate Rodriguez
Sheridan Pantaphim
DeShawn Cavanaugh
Diwan Smith
Drew Janzen-Dunn
Kyle Johnson
Jeremiah Jenkins
Brandon Barrientos
Basses
Tim Heege-Graves
Josh Fremder
Elliott Robinson
Alex Wasleske
Draven Dugal
Sutath
Amphavannasouk
Danny Fremder
Michael Perez
Daniel Adu-Gyamfi
Ben Harten
Fast facts
A consistent finalist in competition, Bloomington Kennedy is extremely
excited about hosting our second annual Bloomington Gold Show
Choir Competition this year on February 1st. We want to thank all
of our parents, families, and alumni for their support. Our 2014 set,
“Revolution,” begins with a quest for bravery and then explores the
youthful call to action through defiance, anger and the need to be a part
of something bigger than themselves.
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Noah Cote
Brennan Nelson
Rhythm in Gold
Rockestra
Violin: Kathleen
Cameron
Violin: Erika Olin
Trumpet: Tommy
Gamble
Trumpet: Luke
Sjozinski
Soprano Sax: Lizzie
Hunter
Alto Sax: Simon
Broccard
Tenor Sax: Mitch
Rand
Trombone: Skylar
Set Name: Revolution
Sorenson
Guitar: Nate Johnson
Bass: Charlie Morse
Piano: Anna
Brendemueh
Aux. Percussion: Jack
Elbert
Drums: Jammal Page
RIG Crew
Crew Chief: Kaylee
Anderson
Sarah Hochman
Maddie Oberfoell
Pasha Johnson
Hannah Hartwley
Alex Green
Chavah Kivens
Kayla Nelson
Once and For All/Brave/Fortune
Favors the Brave (Soloist: Diwan Smith)
‘Til We Reach That Day/Make Them Hear You,
(Soloists: Victoria Udeh & Douglas Cotton)
Wings/Army of Me (Soloist: Baou Lee)
At the End of the Day/Once and For All
(Soloist: Noah Cote)
They Don’t Really Care About Us/
Burn It to the Ground
Director: Josiah Telschow, Choreographer: Kevin Chase, Band Director: Jake Dona
Arrangers: Greg Jasperse, Dean Menten, Nick Oswald, Brock Keiper
Soprano 1
Catherine Allman
Dani Anderson
Kaylee Anderson
Kiara Barrios
Isabel Blackwood
Haley Brockman
Delaney Burlage
Kyara Craven
Sophie Emery
Alex Green
Keiosha Holt
Kayla Lamson
Jen Larson
Emma Olson
Kadeja Schultheis
Grace Stoa
Josie Roers
Soprano 2
Tati Ampah
Lea Bergquist
Brooke Coutier
Alisha Edmond
Leah Hill
Lizzie Hunter
Sariah Jackson
Chava Kivens
Kendra McGuinness
Cyan Morgan
Lilly Mwambi
Abigail Ranzau
Kayla Stans
Gabby Stoa
Alto
Teyla Banouvong
Andrea Caauwe
Francisca Caballero
Nabiila Dayib
Paige Derke
Nicole Derke
Emily Fourniea
Miranda Jones
Rosie Larson-Fine
Tori McDonald
Emily Morse
Kayla Nelson
Jessica Rannow
Lindsey Semrau
Gabbie Thomas
Gaozong Yang
ESS Band
Piano: Anna
Brendemueh
Synth: Jeremiah
Jenkins
Trumpet: Tommy
Gamble
Clarinet: Kalie Coyne
Clarinet: Elizabeth
Coleman
Alto Sax: Mitch Rand
Tenor Sax: Michael
Perez
Trombone: Danny
Fremder
Trombone: Skyler
Sorenson
Guitar: Kyle Johnson
Bass Guitar: Charlie
Morse
Drum Set:
Jammal Page
Percussion: Jack Elbert
ESS Crew
Daniel Adu-Gyamfi
Katealis Brown
DeShawn Cavanaugh
Josh Fremder
Hannah Hartley
Pasha Johnson
Denisha
Montgommery
Madeline Oberoell
Sheridan Panthaphim
Bailey Soll
Victoria Udeh
Fast facts
East Side Swingers is the auditioned women’s prep show choir hailing
from Kennedy High School in Bloomington, MN. The singers are part of
Viva Voce, Kennedy’s auditioned women’s choir, and also meet outside the
school day once a week. This year they will host a competition at Kennedy
and compete at Onalaska, Waconia, La Crosse Logan, Totino Grace, and
Sloan Show Choir Competitions. This year’s set follows the classic fairy
tale of Cinderella, with one twist at the end. We hope you enjoy our story.
Once upon a time…
Set Name: Our Cinderella Story
Hard Knock Life/There’s Gotta Be Something
Better Than This
When Somebody Loved Me/When You Believe
Cinderella’s Ball Medley
You Give Love a Bad Name
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8:20 A.m.
shockwave
valley view voices
Valley View Middle School, Bloomington, MN | Director: Chris Laumann, Manager: Kaari Kohn
Choreographers: Crissy Fremder, Josh Fremder & Kalley Thurner
Choir Members
Niya Adams
Ella Anderson
Angel Andrews
Mia Baldwin
Stef Belew
Latanya Boone
Linda Cabrera
Alex Castellanos
Graelynn Cecere
Raelynn Dugal
Malinda Evenson
Alyssa Felt
Alina Franco
Darren Fuentes
Lena Geshick
Tyler Glick
Kasandra Gomez
Sydney Granger
Samantha Gravely
Rachel Haugh
Isaiah Heege
Ary Jackson
Sohpie Larson-Fine
Xitlalli Loeza
Yailet Loeza
Vanessa Lopez Barrera
Mackenzie Lucas
Abby Malecha
Anna Martin
Julian McRoy
Carlee Miller
Nathalie Morales
Tenzin Namdol
Gabbie Nestival
Jonathan Nguyen
Antony Nordeth
Jeramiah O’Brien
Jamie O’Loughlin
Santos Ortiz
Rhonda Phay
Tanya Phoutinane
Allison Piazza
Donivan Ranzau
Rosalind Ratsamy
Rodrigo SanchezCoyote
Josseline Sanchez
Jennifer Santana
Navaro
Natalie Schmitz
Selena Souvannasane
Faith Speigelhoff
Zamarca Stanley
Rachel Stokes
Libby Taffe
Aleena Tan
Jennifer Tincher
Joseph Tran
Danny Vazquez
Ivonna Vinnett
Brynn Yetzer
Jessica Zumba
Fast facts
Valley View Voices is in its 4th year, and is an audition- based middle
school show choir from Bloomington, MN. The group consists of 60
students in 6th - 8th grade. The message of our set is that every decision
you make can and will impact your life, so make every moment count.
This year the group will be performing at Bloomington Gold, Waconia
Star Power, and other concerts and events throughout the year. We wish
everyone good luck and we hope you enjoy our set!
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Clearwater Middle School, Waconia, MN | Director: Scott BroseChoreographer: Derek Ostrem
Ladies
Cara Anderson
Maddie Backes
Gillian Beilke
Kirsten Bohman
Devyn Bredeson
Sydney Bruesehoff
Elsa CapistrantKinney
Julia Christensen
Savannah Drey
Courtney Erickson
Kayla Ewald
Annah Fritz
Sydney Gilbertson
Natalie Gilliam
Claire Goloja
Jubilee Hair
Marisa Harvala
Amanda
Hellerud-Schuth
Desi Hendricks
Bethany Hiltbrand
Madison Huggett
Grace Johnston
Lexie Kendrick
Carly Kichler
Megan Knutson
Emily Leonard
Abby Litfin
Mikayla Mahan
Estelle Marker
Abby Mohr
Lindsey Naude
Jenna Ridler
Abby Rothstein
Laney Schmit
Kathryn Stangret
Maddie Sweeney
Kayli Thulin
Vanessa Thurk
Hannah Tollefsrud
Grace Tordoff
Mackenzie Walsh
Mallory Woodle
Gentlemen
Trystan Bachman
Sam Bialon
Ethan Brown
Lucas Carver
CJ Dock
Max Doty
Macrae Fleck
Damien Gomez
Michael Harvala
Nate Hasse
Keifer Holcomb
Mitchell Junge
Brock Kjelden
Brandon Lanteri
Jacob Larson
Ian Linquist
Elliott Lohman
Sam Pitts
Nathan Quaintance
Caleb Reich
Bobby Richardson
Max Sartwell
Eric Schmieg
Matt Shaw
Cal Sinclair
Andy Weinrich
Karl Welbes
Ryan Whitehead
Lucas Williams
Fast facts
Set Name: Power of One
Unwritten (Solos: Jennifer Tincher, Josseline Sanchez)
Power of One (Solos: Ivonna Vinnett, Rachel Haugh,
Isaiah Heege, Latanya Boone, Duet: Angel Andrews
& Darren Fuentes)
Everybody Rejoice (A Brand New Day)
Get On Your Feet (Duet: Abby Malecha, Darren
Fuentes, Trio: Anna Martin, Gabbie Nestival &
Libby Taffe)
Shockwave is a group of 73 talented and energetic 7th & 8th grade
students directed by Scott Brose. This season, they will perform at a
Show Choir Competition in Bloomington, MN as well as the Star Power
Show Choir Competition in Waconia. Their choreographer is Derek
Ostrem, and they are accompanied by the talented show band Microwatt.
Shockwave’s theme this season is “Fight or Flight,” or — in other words —
how a person deals with adversity. When a person is faced with a problem
will they give up & quit, or will they fight their way through adversity to
become a better person?
Set Name: Fight or Flight
The Great Escape
Time After Time
Can’t Hold Us/More
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9:05 A.m.
Illuminations
Testostertones
Totino-Grace high School, Fridley, Mn | Directors: Terry Voss and Ana-Maria Kraeme
Choreographers: Jeni Donahue and Ben Eklund, Arranger: Tim Hoffman
Tenor
James Delage
Spencer Egan
Ryan Eichten
Tanner Else
Evan Jobin
James Jones
Nate Louiselle
Lucas Mlinarcik
Tyler Rooks
Ben Stagg
David Stagg
Baritone
Damian McGeeBackes
Sam Campion
Adam Dallmann
Matthew Dallmann
Ben Kroll
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Charlie Kroll
Jacob Larson
Andrew Loes
Peter Morwaczynski
Grant Munson
Ben Williams
Bass
Juan Barrera-Loman
Ryan Berthiuame
Daniel Englemeyer
Elliot Gonzales
Jake Hilton
Billy Hinnenkamp
Chris Infanzon
James Langsford
Devin Mahlberg
Jacob Pederson
Holden Tingelstad
Fast facts
The Totino-Grace TestosterTones are back and
excited to compete again and are backed up by
the EstroJams. The group is directed by Terry
Voss and assisted by Ana-Maria Kraemer. The
group has enjoyed past successes as National
Unisex Champions in 2009 in Branson.
The group will be competing this year at
Bloomington Kennedy, Hastings, and Altoona,
Wisconsin. The T-Tones wish all competitors
success today and they hope they leave you
“Feeling Good.”
Song List:
Doctor Doctor
Bad Medicine
Love Potion #9
Fix You/Grenade
Feeling Good
Waconia High School, Waconia, MN | Director & Choreographer: Evan R. Jones
Choir Members
Jordan Anderson
Elizabeth Beuning
Lana Burroughs
Jayden Debus
Brittany Downey
Kacey Drew
Alyson Feltmann
Sarah Gifford
Ashley Gray
Mikayla Hanson
Cambria Jacobs
Emily Johnson
Emily Koehler
Clara Kuerschner
Lydia Larson
Emma Lohman
Allison Lowden
Jess Luedke
Elizabeth Meyerhoff
Lexi Mueller
Allie Musolf
Maddi Phelps
Brianna Stauffer
Shelby Thulin
Abby Wolf
Jasmine Yanik
Kilowatt
Piano/Keyboard:
Zoe Raisback
Drums/Aux:
Lilly Hastings
Guitar:
Trina Stulc
Stagecrew
Heather Slice
Fast facts
Illuminations, Waconia High School’s high
voltage Show Choir, under the direction and
choreography of Evan R. Jones, is in its second
season as part of the Power Company Family of
Show Choirs. This all girls show choir consists
of 25 singers and the show band, Kilowatt.
They will be performing the show “Voices in
My Head,” the journey to find confidence and
Set Name: Voices in My Head
Somebody’s Watching Me
Crazy
You Can’t Win
Steady My Heart
Shake It Out
Brave (Mash Up)
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the jefferson jive
onalaska express
Thomas Jefferson High School, Bloomington, MN | Director: Jane Samsal
Onalaska high school, onalaska, WI | Director: Richard Moses, Choreographers: Corey Anderson, Megan
Brewer, Michael Dziedzic, Robert Jones & Jarad Voss, Band Director: Christopher Meunier
Ladies
Krislyn Baumann
Lily Benrud
Emilee Butzman
Gillian Caretta
Olivia Copeland
Destiny CordryGrosskopf
Zoe de Boer
Lindsay Fischer
Taylor Garves
Emma Giunta
Alyson Hernandez
Alexa Hosch
Lexi Johnson
Kiersten Johnson
Nicole Kelemen
Sierra Lessner
Emma Martinez
Sierra Mastin
Harmony Mayberry
Kenzie McKee
Ana Mehrhoff
Brittany Parker
Madison Peyer
Tori Price
Alivia Schmidt-Sander
Promise Singvah
Kat Snelling
Hannah Snyder
Katie Solie
Ellie Teale
Taylor Thompson
Aubrey Trotnic
Golsee Vue
Isabel Waters
Lauryn Wenberg
Courtney Wilson
Zaria Wright
Abby Yaeger
Ashley Zeitler
Gentlemen
Bardy Barth
Kyle Berger
Cody Cudo
Isaac Lock
Skyler Norman
Elliot Rickert
Zach Rinartz
Christian Rombaoa
Hunter Strozinsky
Anthony Vue
Eli Xiong
Kevin Xiong
Band
Alto Sax: Grace
Kabliska
Tenor/Bari Sax:
David Solie
Trumpet:
Ben Davidson
Trombone:
Tommy Jensen
Piano: Aly Mickschl
Synth: Alyssa Lotspaih
Vibes: Natalie Mutch
Guitar:
Addison Freybler
Bass: Cole Squire
Drum Set:
Mickaela Larkin
Aux. Percussion:
Trevor Roes
Crew
Peter Schneider
Sean Mason
Alex Fenton
Emily Brieske
Choir Members
Kelly Anthony
Alyse Arras
Emma Becker
Amani BeckerWaganda
Kristen Bosweld
Amanda Braun
Grace Burns
Kelly Cassidy
Maggie DiMenna
Catherine Dukelow
Riley Dunham
Amanda Erickson
Makana Evans
Amanda Filreis
Any Gwynn
Morgan Kempton
Callie Koleske
Alex Lessard
Morgan Limmer
Angie Lodoen
Genevieve Lund
Elle Marti
Kristin Monson
Brenna Noltner
Kacie Panvica
Courtney Pawek
Taylor Peterson
Becky Price
Lauren Rosenberg
Brooke Sanborn
Annie Schlichting
Megan Sharockman
Cassie Shrader
Jeannie Smith
Taylor Stadnik
Tessa Stene
Summer Taha
Hannah Terry
Greta Vacura
Lois Valvi
Anne Weatherland
Emily Wright
JIVE Band
Student Director: John
Weatherhead
Drums: Tyler Martin
Auxiliary Percussion:
Sophie Gleason
Bass: Connor Meany
Guitar: Zach Papazois
Piano: Jackie
Gerhardson
Alto Saxophone: Julia
Knight
Fast facts
Fast facts
Song List
Color My World
Let’s Live It Up (Soloists: Isaac Lock, Ana Mehrhoff)
Dust in the Wind (Soloist: Kiersten Johnson)
Ritzin’ Out
Brand New You (Soloists: Olivia Copeland, Elliot Rickert)
The Jefferson JIVE is in its 14th year of existence and its 13th year of
competition as the junior varsity show choir at Jefferson High School in
Bloomington, MN. This year the group is comprised of 44 singer/dancers,
10 instrumentalists, and 2 crew members. The JIVE is ready for another
spectacular season in 2014. They would like to thank their family and
friends for supporting them throughout the season and for cheering them
on here today. We couldn’t do it without you!
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Alto Saxophone: Caleb
Sigfrid
Trumpet: Peter Elliot
Trumpet: Katie Orcutt
JIVE Crew
Kelsey Dornfeld
Kaylene Kalkbrenner
Song List
Growing Up Medley (Soloist: Callie Koleske)
Mama I’m A Big Girl Now (Soloist: Amy Gwynn)
Falling Slowly (Soloists: Brenna Noltner and
Summer Taha)
Call Your Girlfriend (Soloists: Kelly Anthony and
Amanda Erickson)
A Little Less Conversation
Wings
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showtime
encore singers
Iowa City West High School, Iowa City, IA | Director: David Haas, Choreographer: Kevin CHase
Totino-Grace high School, Fridley, Mn | Directors: Heather Douglas & Tim Mattson
Choreographers: Heath Gemar and katie schultz, arrangers: Tim mattson & Reid Larson
Sopranos
Ashley Cordero
Juliana Eisch
Rachel Hahn
Lauren Jauert
Gabi Jones
Isabelle Jordan
Mary Kittridge
Kate Lawless
Addie Motta
Ashley Neske
Shelby Sanders
Rachel Schick
Alice Wang
Altos
Carley Anderson
Sarah Chesak
Stefanie Draper
Guadalupe Iguanero
Jacqueline Jobin
Claire Karges
Casey Keller
Annie Mitchell
Chelsea Moore
Meaghan Peterson
Elise Rodriguez
Taylor Sislo-Schutta
Sandy Strangis
Camilla Vaillancourt
Rachel Wallace
Lucas Mlinarcik
Ben Stagg
Carter Walch
Ben Williams
Men
Juan Barrera-Loman
Spencer Egan Nathan
Eichten James Garside
Chris Infanzon
Jimmy Kriefall
Student Assistants
Ryan Eichten
Haylee Hilton
Grant Munson
Choir Members
Nathan Abramoff
Nathan Armstrong
Noah Armstrong
Kasey Baller
Kelsey Baller
Leela Bassuk
Kababana Birindwa
Madison Brenner
Emma Christison
Charlie Code
Alexandra Dobre
Megan Donahoe
Kelvin Encarnacao
Joseph Feldmann
Riley Finer
Sarah Franz
Alex Granfield
Thomas Gumpper
Band
Jake Hilton
Andrew Loes
Nate Louiselle
Kelli Richardson
Bri Walczak
Tom Warren
Fast facts
Encore Singers is the JV Show Choir from Totino-Grace High School.
This is the 13th year of existence. Encore is excited to compete this year at
Altoona, Wisconsin; Bloomington Kennedy and Hastings, Minnesota. On
March 8th, they will be hosting the 19th Annual Show Choir Spectacular.
Encore wishes all competitors the best of luck today and they hope you
enjoy performing!
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Ryan Hansen
Jacob Heid
Isaiah Hulbert
Mikayla Johnston
Gloire Kakuru
Angie Kalwies
Avery Kout
Jennifer Kuehn
Riley Larson
Andre Magalhaes
Mackenzi Marsh
Spencer Meacham
Mary Mondanaro
Alison Monroe
Yuhka Niki
Salma Noureldaim
Ryo Ohashi
Samantha Plummer
Ricardo Rodriguez
Nick Rohm
Rebecca Sandhu
Claire Shive
Ryan Smith
Minsu Song
Bailey Speraw
Becca Staib
Haley Steffen
Logan Stuart
Daniel Szmyrgala
Claudia Tait
Anneke Thorne
Caleb Thurman
Kaleb Turnbull
Kate Vander Leest
Mackenzie Voigt
Julie Watkins
Rachel Weeks
Adam West
Javonte Williams
Shea Yamashita
Band
Hope Anderson
Aaron Armstrong
Keasten Boyer
Cameron Braverman
Allison Clements
Liann Heisterkamp
Morgan Hoeft
Molly Howes
JD McLure
Alena Mueller
Meredith Music
Nathaniel Nyberg
Isaiah Nyberg
Carolyn Shultz
Thomas Sparks
McLean Sunderland
Olaf Sunleaf
Abby Walling
Imani Williams
Robert Wise
Student Crew
Kaitlyn Bernhard
Paige Brazina
Natalie Childs
Greta Doucette
Grace Kakuru
Kendra Law
Riley Villhauer
Morgan Saylor
Fast facts
Song List
Shooting Star
Galaxy
Gravity
Shooting Star
Showtime is the Prep Show Choir at Iowa City West High School.
Showtime is part of a comprehensive choral department at West High.
West High’s vocal music department also offers both curricular and extracurricular singing opportunities including Luminosity and Vox Novus a
cappella ensembles and Good Time Company Show Choir. The members
of Showtime would like to say “thank you” to the countless hours their
parent volunteers put in to make their season a success.
Set Name: Force of Nature
Mother Earth
I Won’t let Go
Earthquake
Tornado
Hurricane/Rock You like a Hurricane
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Jubilation, Inc.
Benton Community High School, Van Horne, IA | Director: John Hayden
Soprano
Adrianna Whitley
Ashley Kochuyt
Reanna Bear
Brooke Boddicker
Darci Lange
Gracie Jurgens
Haley Jurgens
Hannah Thompson
Jori Tellinghuisen
Kelsey Betterton
Megan Lueckenotto
Alto
Anna Stenberg
Aubrey Schmidt
Becca Kimm
Briann Brown
Taylor Gage
Jaicee Lyons
Karly Miner
Kaylee Kruse
Libby Clark
Lily Wibe
Marissa Nolan
Shelby Schallau
Taylar Smith
Tenor
Blake Jones
Colin Hurley
Kamron Korsmo
Landen Pace
Luke Peterson
Micah Hiner
Nick Brecht
Spencer Sahu
Tyler Eggert
Zach Boddicker
Bass
Bo Heeren
Carl Gerhold
Chase Kusel
Christian Feye
Gunnar Monson
Zach Schmitz
Trevor Neis
Zach Steffen
Show Choir Band
Ashley Frimml
Makayla Zwiegart
Julie Gales
Kaelyn Knaack
Matthew Voss
Kamron Korsmo
Gracie Jurgens
Adam Gorkow
Hannah Thompson
Jamie Retz
Keaton Betterton
Josh McKinney
Collin Wiley
Matthew Gerhold
Cormick Michael
Ben Retz
Waconia High School, Waconia, MN | Director: Kevin Barnard
Assistant Director: Lisa Given, Choreographer: Kevin Chase, Arranger: Jim Anderson
Kacey Korsmo
Patrick Michael
Tucker Shroeder
Zach Haerther
Cade Verschoore
Paula Moreno
Natalie Towe
Show Choir Crew
Amanda Goodsell
Brett Benson
Brice Hodnefield
Cam Haerther
Dakota Hiner
Jacob Thomas
Fast facts
Jubilation, Inc. is the junior varsity show choir at Benton Community
High School in Van Horne, Iowa. Jubilation, Inc. is in its 19th year of
existence and takes great pride in hosting “A Touch of Class” every year.
They have captured prep category awards including Best Choral Sound,
Best Choreography, and Outstanding Back Up Band. We sincerely hope
you enjoy today’s performance and would like to thank all of you for
coming to support us. We wish all the competing show choirs the best of
luck today!
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Ladies
Sophie Anderson
Emmy Lou Barden
Sammy Caldwell
Kaylie Carver
Montana Checco
Morgan Colson
Alondra Cueto
Mackenzie DeLeo
Carissa Dock
Lizzie Dohm
Alex Elling
Kallie Forster
Ally Girard
Megan Girard
Kendra Grebe
Holland Griffin
Brooke Grimm
Jordan Hanson
Michaela Jensen
Bailey Kiel
Shannon McGee
Diana Ombati
Hailey Petschl
Hannah Pitts
Kiera Reinhard
Tess Servin
Katie Sorensen
Dani Strack
Trina Stulc
Nicole Tesch
Hannah Thurman
Nicole Walter
Sarah Weisbecker
Gentlemen
Ian Albers
Jeff Dufresne
Tyler Dvorak
Tyler Gregoire
Mitchell Hall
Jeremy Hanson
Collin Harris
Donovan HartThomas
Myles Herschberger
Chris Hyde
Ryan Klemenhagen
Michael Miller
Spencer Pierson
Will Rohde
Devin Scheuble
Cody Sik
Will Rohde
Devin Scheuble
Cody Sik
Taylor Voigt
Watt
Alto Saxophone
Maddie Hester
Laura Farlow
Megan Daggat
Tenor Saxophone
Hunter Hamby
Baritone Saxophone
Michael Markiewicz
Trumpet
Sam Bares
Ryan Del Main
Marri Saunders
Trombone
Lauren Swee
Will Vanderlinde
Piano/Keyboard
Coledon Wedge
Zoe Raisbeck
Drums/Aux
Evan Kalthoff
Austin Voight
Drew Christianson
Bass Gus Sinclair
Guitar
Josh Swenson
Jon Lostetter
Stage Crew
Elizabeth Beuning
Jayden Debus
Brittney Downey
Clara Kuerschner
Sarah Gifford
Alison Lowden
Fast facts
Song List
Move (Soloists: Spencer Sahu and Tyler Eggert)
Crazy Medley (Soloist: Kam Korsmo)
The Luckiest (Soloist: Reanna Bear)
Tonight Medley (Soloists: Kaylee Cruise and
Derick Harman)
The Current, Waconia High School’s high voltage show choir, under the
direction of Kevin Barnard, is in their ninth competitive season. Past years
highlights included capturing several grand Championship titles, and
their band WATT receiving overall “Best Band Award” in Eau Claire. The
Current looks forward to a great performance today and thanks you for
coming and lending your support.
Song List
Dream On Dreamer
Something To Believe In
Disco Medley (Boogie Fever, I Will Survive,
Disco Inferno, Boogie Wonderland, Funkytown,
Shake Your Groove Thing)
I Like To Dance
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Company of Singers
Northern Lights
North High School, North St. Paul, MN | Director: Peg Sorensen, band Director: Aaron Hammerman
Choreographer: Jeni Donahue
Choir Members
Jack Bonko
Anthony Boyer
Grace Cardinal
Amanda Caudle
Brandon Cayetano
Isabel Dickey
Alexis Docken
Lori Erlandson
Emily Geving
Jonah Hale
Lauren Horan
Mya Hunt
Hannah Josephson
Nahi Kablaoui
Annette Klomp
Shannon Lee
Elizabeth Ly
Jonashka Maldonado
Tyler Marty
Amelia McCahon
Michael McGraw
Christopher Morgan
Kyndra Perez
Josie Pieczykolan
Melanie Popelka
Chelsea Ricker
Danielle Saunders
Alexis Scanlon
Jada Simmons
Cor’Esha Spraggins
Anna Stolte
Anachie Stueve
Winston Thao
Stephen Thomas
Gao Sheng Vu
Nicole Waskosky
Matthew Weldon
Gabriell Whaley
Band
Rita Acosta
Jack Campbell
Jordan EckhoffBennett
Jordan Hofmeister
Alex Johnson
Ritter Lincoln
Becca Metz
Paul Nettleton
Sara Plan
Nick Plucker
Kyle Seledic
Jennifer Ulven
Crew
Madeline Duede
Jocelynn Ellingson
Katelynn Gullickson
Bailie Hutchinson
Shelby Klomp
Libby Mathiesen
Kaitlin Misciewicz
Elena Richter
Kayla Russ
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Soprano
Cami Anderson
Aimee Jo Ayshford
Mary Boston
Allyson Brachmann
Jillian Ledy
Megan McDonald
Rayna Morano
Amber Moritko
Kelli Richardson
Brooklyn Sherrill
Emma Sommers
Claire Van Buren
Bri Walczak
Alto
Bailey Barnes
Claire Davis
Delaney Finn
Fast facts
The Northern Lights Show Choir is one of four choirs who rehearse
during the school day at North High School. The Northern Lights has
placed in finals in competitions the last five years in a row, and were
Grand Champions at Albert Lea in 2009. We would like to thank Mr.
Hammerman, combo, crew and parents for all of your hard work and
dedication to the show choir program at North High!
Totino-Grace high School, Fridley, Mn | Directors: Terry Voss, Tim Hoffman,
Heather Douglas & Jeff Quast, Choreographer: April James, Arrangers: John Burlace & Tim hoffman
Grace Gelineau
Haylee Hilton
Erin Kern
Emma Lux
Amber Matzoll
Christina Murray
Kaitlin Murray
Kelly Murray
Meghan Rice
Ann Smisek
Amy Szypulski
Tenor
Matthew Dallmann
James Delage
Ryan Eichten
Tanner Else
Evan Jobin
James Jones
Nate Louiselle
Peter Morawczynski
Tyler Rooks
David Stagg
Bass
Ryan Berthiaume
Adam Dallmann
Jake Hilton
Billy Hinnenkamp
James Langsford
Andrew Loes
Devin Mahlberg
Damian
McGee-Backes
Grant Munson
Kyle Nickman
Holden Tingelstad
Griffin Wolf
Band
Ryan Burr
Daniel Engelmeyer
Nick Gonzales
Katy Heistand
PJ Kase
Lucas Mlinarcik
Patrick Nguyen
Megan Ray
Katie Ray
Eric Stoesz
Matt Szaflarski
Tom Warren
Tyler Wilson
Crew
Sam Campion
Spencer Egan
James Garside
Chris Infanzon
Guadalupe Iguaunero
Mary Kittridge
Claire Karges
Annie Mitchell
Chelsea Moore
Meghan Peake
Jay Stafsholt
Fast facts
Set Name: Cruisin’ with Northern Lights
Life is a Highway
In My Car
Roads/Wheels of A Dream (Soloists: Annette
Klomp & Cor’Esha Spraggins)
Car Medley (Soloists: Jack Bonko, Jonah Hale)
Car Wash (Soloists: Dani Saunders, Gaby Whale,
Company of Singers, from Totino-Grace High School, is in their 24th year
under the direction of Terry Voss. The group has enjoyed many years of
success making finals, best vocals, best band, best choreography, and best
soloist awards. Totino-Grace will again host a competition on March 8th,
the 19th Annual Show Choir Spectacular. Company wishes all competitors
success today and hope that you have
fun performing!
Song List
Fireflies/Dream Weaver
Pick Up the Pieces
A Bit of Earth/Omnia Sol/Hold On
Back in Business
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Celebration Co.
Good Time Company
Iowa City West High School, Iowa City, IA | Director: Ryan Person, Assistant Directors: Diane Thayer
& Ken Duncan, Choreographer: Kevin Chase
Choir Members
Hannah Abram
Yair Abramoff
Maya Bassuk
Stephon Berry
Myriah Boyer
Michael Clement
Megan Clements
Benjamin Dellos
Adam Dellos
Lauren Dunkelberg
Tiffanie Duong
Yannik Encarnacao
Amber Erickson
McKenzie Fairfield
Cassie Foerstner
Alex Grady
Alex Gudenkauf
Kate Gylten
Matthew Harper
Anna Hausler
Marcel Hoy
Grace Huber
Annika Johannsen
Eleni Katz
Payton Knupp
Zane Larson
Helena Magalhaes
Rob Nelsen
Ben Nelson
Micah Otterbein
Alli Peterson
Zach Richmond
Noam Schey
Anna Schuchert
Samantha Shirazi
Mareda Smith
Gustave Stewart
Tavian Stilwell
Emilia Szmyrgala
Noah Tiegs
Gage Van Dyke
Mike Wagner
Karl Wenzel
Piper Wenzel
Ceci White-Baer
Austin Wicke
Michelle Wise
Bethany Zimmerman
Band
Aaron Armstrong
Cameron Braverman
Allison Clements
Colleen de Matta
Ranon Fuller
Martin Goree
Thomas Gumpper
Ben Johnson
Timothy Kelly
Ian McGillicuddy
John Millmeyer
Meredith Music
Willem Paul
Ricky Rodriguez
Karl Smith
Avery Smith
Maggie Southwick
Thomas Sparks
Olaf Sunleaf
Daniel Szmyrgala
Diane Thayer
Hannah Twitchell
Crew
Kaitlyn Bernhard
Natalie Childs
Greta Doucette
Maggie Eichhorn
Taelor Mormon-Thein
Fast facts
Good Time Company is Iowa City West’s premier show choir. Founded in
1974, GTC is one of the Midwest’s original show choirs. he show begins
in a dark place of chaos and pain. We have the opportunity and obligation
to make our world a better place by conquering the dark and letting our
light shine, even during the most impossible circumstances. Our light is
magnified by the people we hold dearest to our hearts. Hope, love, and
understanding make our world a better place.
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Benton Community High School, Van Horne, IA | Director: John Hayden
Soprano
Alyssa Hoeppner
Anna Hagen
Aspen Auld
Brianna Masten
Carisa Meyer
Deziray Bridgewater
Hannah Miller
Larissa Volz
Libby Gleason
Nicole Banks
Taylor Hayden
Alto
Alicia Thomas
Cassidy Cruise
Emily Dye
Kaile Franzenburg
Kaitlyn Wells
Kristin Jensen
Megan Blomberg
Morgan Eggert
Natalie Parizek
Rachel Larsen
Sidney Volz
Tenor
Austin Mills
Ben Haerther
Ben Retz
Brady Kraus
Collin Wiley
Cormick Michael
Drew Kithcart
Hunter Semelroth
Isaac Burris
Matthew Gerhold
Riley Hansen
Bass
Andrew Thompson
Eli Miller
Gage Hartl
Jacob Reid
Keaton Kline
Neil Schadle
Robert Kinser
Ryan Lawrence
Tanner Brecht
Tom Smith
Tristan Ingalls
Band
Ashley Frimml
Makayla Zwiegart
Julie Gales
Kaelyn Knaack
Matthew Voss
Kamron Korsmo
Gracie Jurgens
Adam Gorkow
Hannah Thompson
Jamie Retz
Keaton Betterton
Josh McKinney
Collin Wiley
Matthew Gerhold
Cormick Michael
Ben Retz
Kacey Korsmo
Patrick Michael
Tucker Shroeder
Zach Haerther
Cade Verschoore
Paula Moreno
Natalie Towe
Crew
Amanda Goodsell
Brett Benson
Brice Hodnefield
Cam Haerther
Dakota Hiner
Jacob Thomas
Fast facts
Set Name: Just Like Paradise
Skyfall/Final Countdown (Soloist: Kate Gylten)
The End of the World Medley
Wonderful World Medley (Soloists: Ben Nelson
and Emilia Szmyrgala)
Train Medley
Paradise Medley
Celebration Co. is the varsity show choir at Benton Community High
School in Van Horne, Iowa. Celebration Co. is in its 30th year of
existence. This group competes and performs all around the Midwest and
also take great pride in hosting “A Touch of Class” every year. We sincerely
hope you enjoy today’s performance and would like to thank all of you for
coming to support us. We wish all the competing show choirs the best of
luck today!
Song List
Fire Medley
Counting Stars
I Can’t Let Go (Soloist: Aspen Auld)
Trouble Medley (Quintet: Andrew Thompson,
Ben Retz, Collin Wiley, Isaac Burris, Matt
Gerhold) (Soloists: Nicole Banks and Tanner
Brecht)
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hilltoppers
Choir Name
midwest
express
Holmen High School, Holmen, WI | Directors: Troy Larson & Nick Quamme, Band Director: Michelle Jensen
Choir Members
Daniel Bartelson
Cassie Bay
Quinn Brush
Ashli Callaway
Adam Carty
Gary Davidson
Bailey Didriksen
Jesse Erdman
Kasey Erdman
Alayna Espelien
Tyler Gollnick
Logan Graff
Samantha Helgeson
Haleigh Henderson
Dietrick Horstman
Zach Johnson
Jenna Legler
Kiersten Leon
Va Lor
Yeng Shoua Lor
Sydnie Martin
Devyn Martinez
Miranda Massman
Rachael Molstad
Rebecca Moss
Stephen Schams
Joseph Schaub
Taylor Shultz
Ryan Siddell
Amanda Staige
Brooklyn Staige
Ben Thrun
Jacob Tilson
Leah Tovstad
Nathan Tolvstad
Rachel Trautmann
Gary Vang
Toulaly Vang
Chance Watters
Kelsee Willett
Xue Yang
Stephanie Zhao
Band
Piano: Noah Murphy
Drums: Caleb Ellis
Guitar: Owen Wilson
Bass: Bridget
Romanowski
Trombone:
Seth Warner
Trombone:
Devin Johnson
Trombone:
Hannah Giese
Trumpet: Colton
Konowski
Trumpet: Seth Heetz
Saxophone:
Abbey Jeske
Saxophone:
Nick Smith
Saxophone:
Austin Peterson
Crew
Kelsea Bingham
Joel Johnston
Seth Lessard
Jesse Bolton
Kaitlin Willett
Fast facts
Midwest Express is comprised of 42 singers and dancers, 12
band members and 4 crew members. Midwest Express is an
extra-curricular activity that involves numerous students from
all aspects of our school. In the past 3 years Midwest Express
has grown exponentially from 10 members to 42 strong
which is all due to our incredible support at Holmen High
School. We would like to thank our parents in helping us
make this show possible. We invite you to sit back and enjoy
our circus extravaganza.
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Onalaska high school, onalaska, WI | Director: Richard Moses, Choreographers: Damon Brown,
Dwight Jordan & Jarad Voss, Band Director: Christopher Meunier
Soprano
Emilee Bergman
Aly Duin
Daniela Gatica
Lexi Goethel
Olivia Korson
Kori Melby
Ashley Mendell
Aly Mickshl
Abby Saner
Julie Schmitt
Maria Sell
Elise Wenberg
Tara Zielke
Alto
Lexi Carl
Ahna Geiwitz
Mackayla Harding
Cayla Heilman
Shawnna Horman
Megan Keane
Clara Knutson
Abigail Konopacki
Lexi Lakmann
Carissa Lee
Alyssa Lotspaih
Sierra Lyon
Marissa Peyer
Tenor
Kyle Berger
Sean Frett
Shane Kucharczyk
Elliot Rickert
Christian Rombaoa
Drew Saiz
Tristan True-Miller
Kevin Xiong
Kobari Xiong
Bass
Brady Harlan
Jake Ira
Bill Keane
Isaac Locke
Tanner Mathy
Jordan Pochanayon
Ben Reimler
David Solie
Jefferson Vang
Anthony Vue
Eli Xiong
Band
Alto Sax/Tenor: Ellie
McKee
Trumpet:
Ben Davidson
Trumpet:
Thomas Hansen
Trombone: Tommy
Jensen
Piano: Aubrey
Howerton
Synth: Christy Fisher
Vibes: Matt Squire
Guitar: Spencer Runde
Bass: Cole Squire
Drum Set: Josh Neitzel
Aux. Percussion:
Trevor Roes
Crew
Peter Schneider
Sean Mason
Alex Fenton
Emily Brieske
Fast facts
Song List
Welcome/Welcome to the Show
Circus Apocalypse
Awake and Alive
Freakshow
Circus/Funhouse
The Onalaska Hilltopper Show Choir is in its 35th year of existence and
is under the direction of Richard Moses and Chris Meunier. Hilltoppers
consists of 46 singer/dancers, 12 band members, and 4 crew members.
Among other competitions, they performed in exhibition at their very
own OHS Classic earlier this month. Hilltoppers would like to thank their
families, friends, and enthusiastic fans for their continued support and
wish everybody good luck today!
Song List
My So Called Life (Soloist: Brady Harlan)
Figure It Out
Sunrise (Soloists: Drew Saiz/Emilee Bergman)
Doctor’s Orders/Hands to Yourself (Soloists:
Marissa Peyer, Elise Wenberg, Clara Knutson)
A Little Party/Don’t Mean a Thing (Soloist:
Alyssa Lotspaih)
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performing at
performing at
4:15 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
power company
the Jefferson connection
Thomas Jefferson High School, Bloomington, MN | Director: Jeffrey Kelly, Choreographer: Ben Eklund, Band
Director: Patrick Koob, Costumes: Marcia Broman, Managers: David Melichar & Alex Lessard
Choir Members
Anna Batz
Allison Bramanti
Kelsey Dornfield
Ruth Farley
Emilee Hassanzadeh
Molly Hindricks
Katherine Hird
Andra Johnson
Kaylene Kalkbrenner
Kiana Kelii
Julia Knight
Abby Mark
Hanna McDonald
Cassie McLain
Katelyn Nelson
Julia Norfolk
Katie Peroutka
Forrest Schrader
Mara Smith
Solveig Svendsen
Rachel Swanton
Amanda Treseler
Lindsey Werner
Tyler Berry
Max Champa
Zachary Diedrich
Noah Effertz
Sam Gerber
Jordan Johnson
Taylor Johnson
Chris Krammer
Jake Martin
Tyler Martin
Andy McCrea
Eric Millpointer
Connor Myhre
Tanner Myhre
Erik Paulson
Nick Price
Cullen Propp
Austin Quade
Sam Rajcula
Andrew Robinson
Sam Schmaedeka
Tommy Schultz
Noah Siiro
Riley Thoen
Connection Band
Alto Saxophone:
Lucy Reiber
Tenor Saxophone:
Zach Payne
Bari Saxophone:
Vincent Levin
Trumpet: Lydia Frank
Trumpet: Zach
Dombeck
Trombone:
Chris Gerhardson
Piano: Nicole Kiel
Synth: Kirsten Vacura
Bass: Steven Paulson
Drums: Ben Bramanti
Aux. Percussion: John
Weatherhead
Guitar: Andre
Bertrand
Crew
Kelly Anthony
Alyse Arras
Maggie DiMenna
Amanda Erickson
Morgan Kempton
Emily Wright
Fast facts
The Jefferson Connection is the varsity show choir from Thomas Jefferson
High School in Bloomington, MN. The Jefferson Connection is in
its 22nd year of competition and is comprised of 46 singers/dancers,
a 12-piece band and 6 crew members. The group represents Jefferson
High School at many performances throughout the school year as well as
numerous competitions.
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Waconia High School, Waconia, MN | Director: Aaron R. olson, Choreographer: Kevin Chase
Band Director: John Pohland, Arranger: Anita Cracauer
Ladies
Brittany Ault
Ashland Buck
Sierra Burr
Johanna Dertinger
Angela Gifford
Jenna Grochow
Maddie Harris
Katherine Jensen
Brittany Johnson
Cassidy Johnson
Abby Kalenberg
Hannah Kilian
Ally Koch
Natalie Kohner
Gabby Long
Savannah Mangels
Claire Melchert
Christina Miller
Meghan Niegoda
Emma Olson
Chloe Reinhard
Trina Rinke
Rachael Sanborn
Kiersten Short
Heather Slice
Holly Thomas
Lexi Willems
Jon Lostetter
Ben Luder
Jack Mahon
Elliott Marxen
Matt Miller
Mike Miller
Marshall Peters
Mitchell Taylor
Coleden Wedge
Gentlemen
Sam Bijou
Truen Breeggemann
Jonathon Butz
Tyler Drew
Brendan Felt
Ben Hanson
Jack Larson
Tanner Larson
Megawatt
Violin: Mari
Jorgensen-Rathke
Alto Sax:
Corinn Schmieg
Haley Schoenfelder
Tenor Sax:
Johnny Zajac
Bari Sax:
Matt Kelchner
Trumpet:
Keller Billstrom
Jacob Dixon
Trombone:
Wil Vanderlinde
Piano/Keyboard:
Olivia Thomas
Rachel Tesch
Drums/Aux:
Austin Voigt (set)
Lily Hastings (aux)
Bass:
Kirk Palsma
Guitar:
Josh Swensen
Nicole Tesch
Crew
Gregoire, Becca
Becca Gregoire
Tyler Gregoire
Michaela Jensen
Michael Miller
Diana Ombati
Spencer Pierson
Brianna Stauffer
Sarah Weisbecker
Fast facts
Song List
You Are Loved (Soloist: Amanda Treseler)
Love Everybody (Soloist: Hannah McDonald)
Morning Glow (Soloist: Emilee Hassanzadeh)
Misery/Troublemaker
Oh My!
Lucky Strike
Power Company, Waconia’s high voltage show choir, is dedicated to
bringing powerful, high-energy shows to our audiences throughout the
Midwest and beyond. This year’s show will take you on a journey from the
criminal streets of skid row through the soul searching transformation of
our souls into an every day Superhero. We want to thank all of our family,
friends and fans for supporting us throughout the year. Thanks to all of
you for being show choir fans and supporting all the performing groups
today!
Set Name: Criminals to Superheroes
Smooth Criminal/Welcome to the Jungle
Criminal/Troublemaker/Maybe They’re Onto Us
Blank Page/Heroes Last Forever
Man in the Mirror/Goldfinger/Goldmember
/Secret Agent Man
Superhero Song
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“Just want to wish everyone the best of luck here at
Bloomington Gold today! Thank you to all the parents,
students, choreographers, arrangers, costumers, and
choreographers who have put in countless hours into their
programs!
Special shout out to my Waconia and Iowa City West kids.
It’s exciting to have Iowa City here in MN! I am so proud to
be involved with both of these programs! I love and adore
you kids!
Also a shout out to Holmen and their new first time
assistant director Nick Quamme! Super proud of you Nick!
Lastly, to all of the Bloomington Kennedy directors, parents,
and kids, I am honored to be a part of your program and
family and so proud of the growth you have made in these
last 2 years.
Best of luck to all the groups here today at Bloomington
Gold 2014. I hope you all have a blast!”
Kevin Chase, Choreographer
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thank you to our volunteers & Supporters
steering committee
Chair: Susan Brooks
Bruce Connolly, Matt Dymoke, Jim Graf,
Mark Fremder, Zach Fremder,
Sean Lacy, Mike Trudell
Team leaders
Program Design: Olivia Young
Stage Management: Jake Brunner
Judges’ Hospitality: Therese Trudell
Directors’ Hospitality: Sheila Larson
Bus Drivers’ Hospitality: Julie Morse
Security and Tickets: Lauren Brooks,
Patti Brunner, Sherry Horn
Merchandise Sales: Marya Hultgren
Volunteer Coordinator: Barb Hartman
Outdoor Security and Parking:
Randy Dymoke and John Macdonald
Food: Pam Dymoke and Lynn Lenort
Trophies: Leann Wasleske
Kennedy High School Choir Directors:
Niccole Goulet Jordan and Josiah Telschow
Assistant Director: Zach Fremder
Show Choir Band Director: Jake Dona
Decorations: Marie Booker
Solo/Duet Competition Coordinator:
Aubrey Connolly
Loyal community supporters & Volunteers
Andrew Beaton, Principal, John F. Kennedy
Senior High School
Cub Foods, Valley West, Bloomington
Matt Hanson, Athletic/Activities Director,
John F. Kennedy Senior High School
Heroic Productions
Bryan Atchison, Master of Ceremonies
Jeff Atchison, D.J.
Abe Booker - Stratman Photo
Burger King, 100 W. 98th Street
Atonement Lutheran Church
Bloomington Education Cable (BEC)
Bloomington Lutheran Church
Bloomington School District
Bloomington Transition Center
Christ the King Lutheran Church
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
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Fat Lorenzo’s Pizza
James M. King Insurance
Kennedy Choirs Booster Club & Alumni
Kennedy High School Custodial Staff
Kennedy High School Food Service Staff
Kennedy High School Staff
Marie Burton
Oxboro Evangelical Free Church
Rescue Resources of MN
Subway
U.S. Bank
Kirk Whiting Photography
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