South Dakota Music
Educators Association
presents
2013 Elementary Honor Choir
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
November 2, 2013
3:30 pm
Dr. Sean Burton, Guest Conductor
16th Annual Elementary Honor Choir Program
Dr. Sean Burton, Briar Cliff University, Guest Conductor
Gea Gjesdal, Accompanist
Elementary Committee Members:
Kim Bruguier– Chairperson
Wendy Christensen, Jessica Erickson,
Hillary Hill, Marlene Kotab,
Gina Mees, Katie Opp
...One World...
J’entends le moulin
“I hear the millwheel”
French Canadian Folk Song
arr. Donald Patriquin
...Inspired by visions of children playing…
When I Am Silent
Joan Varner
...Inspired by the horrors of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland…
Spinning Song from Kashmir
Mohana Raga
arr. Neil Ginsberg
...Inspired by images of shawl weaving in the Himalayas...
Caledonian’s Air
Scottish Folk Song
arr. James Mulholland
...Inspired by the discovery of love…
Jai Bhavani
A special thank you to each and every person involved in planning this event and participating in it. There are many volunteers
that work year round to provide a memorable experience for the
students that are selected. Your support and efforts are greatly
appreciated.
Raga Sindhu Bhairavi
arr. Ethan Sperry
...Inspired by reverence for the environment….
South Dakota Music Educators Association
Board of Directors
President
Executive Director
Past President
President Elect
Collegiate/Teacher Education
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Chair
Awards Chair
Band Chair
Choral Chair
Orchestra Chair
Elementary Chair
MS All State Band Chair
Middle School Choral/General
Technology Chair
Historian
Tri-M Chair
SD Musician Editors
Government and Public Relations
Lisa Zahn
Dr. Paul Schilf
Dr. Paul Schilf
Rogene Brown
Wendy van Gent
MaryBeth Sutton
Laura Baker
Colby Shuck
Barb Bowen
Ben Latham
Trisha Fisher
Karla Chiarello
Kim Bruguier
Melissa VandeStroet
Deb Rohrer
Todd Carr
Mike Bossman
Bethany Amundson
Jessica Perkins
Dr. Boyd Perkins
Barbara Newman
Elementary Honor Choir
The Elementary Honor Choir is in its 16th year. It is comprised of about 170
fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students that are selected by recorded audition. Only teachers who are SDMEA members may audition their students
for this select choir. This event is being held in conjunction with All State
Chorus and Orchestra and the SDMEA Conference this year. Kim Bruguier
is in her second year of chairing the event. Auditions for next year’s EHC
are due in April. The choir roster is released online and via e-mail in mid
May. The students receive their music in late August and spend the next
two months preparing for this memorable event.
SDMEA Festival Choir
To provide more music opportunities for SD elementary students and their
teachers, SDMEA is hosting regional festival choruses throughout the state.
This year will be the 5th year and will take place on Monday, March 3rd,
2014, as a kick off for Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM). Mobridge,
Gregory Sturgis, and Beresford have offered to host these events and their
respective directors, Lisa Zahn, Marlene Kotab/Hillary Hill, Gina Mees,
and Katie Opp have agreed to help organize these memorable events. Directors that are SDMEA members are encouraged to select 15 of their top
4th, 5th, and/or 6th graders and bring them to the nearest host city for a day
long rehearsal with guest conductors from around the Midwest. There will
be a concert that will be open to the public in the afternoon for parents,
teachers, friends, and family members to enjoy the accomplishments of the
choir and join in the singing. The deadline to register students for EFC is
December 6th. Please see the SDMEA website for more information and
the registration form. Do not miss out on being part of the 5th annual
SDMEA Festival Choir.
Dr. Sean Burton is Associate Professor of Music, The Gilchrist Foundation Director
of Choral Activities, and Division Chair of Arts and Humanities at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa where he conducts the Cliff Singers and Chamber Choir,
teaches courses in conducting and music education, administers six academic departments, and serves as impresario for Briar Cliff University’s Christmas at the Orpheum, an annual multi-organization extravaganza involving hundreds of performers
from the region. Dr. Burton also serves as the Director of Music at Grace United
Methodist Church in Sioux City and is the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor
of the Siouxland Choral Artists.
Dr. Burton is an active guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and presenter throughout the United States and is highly regarded for his unique ability to work effectively
with musicians at every educational level, in addition to community, religious, and
professional ensembles. His recent engagements range from conducting the Alaska
All-State Treble Choir to the opening symphonic Pops segment for a concert featuring
Dionne Warwick with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in Massachusetts. Dr.
Burton possesses significant international experience as well, having led choirs under
his direction on tour throughout Canada, Mexico, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and
Switzerland, performing in some of Western Civilization's most historic musical epicenters such as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Salzburg Cathedral, Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Basilica of Saint Francis in
Assisi, etc.
From 2006-2010, Dr. Burton was Conductor of the Nebraska Children’s Chorus Bel
Canto. Under his direction, Bel Canto toured extensively throughout the United States
and Europe, was selected for performances at state, regional, and national conferences
of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education, was featured in a prestigious solo performance at the Oregon Bach Festival, and produced a live recording
titled “Reflections” – all in addition to presenting at least twenty other performances
annually throughout greater Omaha. An active scholar whose publication credits include one book and some forty other articles, reviews, and editions of choral music,
Dr. Burton earned the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education,summa cum
laude, from The Hartt School -- University of Hartford, the Master of Music degree in
Conducting from Boston University, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral
Conducting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Gea Gjesdal (accompanist) began playing piano at the age 7 and began teaching
piano during high school. She received her Bachelor's of Art degree in Music Education from Augustana College in Sioux Falls and her Masters of Music from
the University of Arizona in Tucson where she studied under renowned performer and
instructor Ozan Marsh.
Gea has taught music in the public school systems in Nebraska and South Dakota for
many years. She has been involved as a church worship leader, organist, and choir
director and has continued to teach private lessons throughout her career. Gea currently maintains an active piano studio in Sioux Falls, is an organist at church and
serves as an area accompanist and adjudicator.
She currently lives in Sioux Falls with her husband Jeff and children Lynnea and
Logan.
2013 Elementary Honor Choir Members
* Denotes Music Teacher
Beresford
Alyssa Hartsock
Gayden Johnson
Kaeleigh Hinseth
Rebecca Tiedeman
Kaitlyn Ellis
Gabrielle Engbarth
Marina Strom
Abigail Zanter
Laura Bogue
Gina Mees*
Clark
Saylor Hallstrom
Martyna Shape
Stacy Andersen-Mjoun*
St. Mary School
Abby Dardis
Suellin Richardson
Morgan Whiting
Rachael Kramer*
Elk Point-Jefferson
Ben Hanson
Elisabeth Peirce
Matthew Giorgio+
Elizabeth Connelly
Megan Mickelson
Isabella Benson
Kacie Stepp+
Kelsie Olson
Noah Larson
Emma Robinson
Taryn Rupp
Ella LaFerrier
Madison Rupp
Claire LaFerrier
Nora Kastning
Mackenzie Jordan
Cheryl Tatro*
Kristen Schmeling*
+ Denotes 3 Year Member
Bridgewater
Sara Hofer
Shaylee Longe
Sophia Robocker
Maycee Walter
Taylor Schallenkamp
Nick Schallenkamp
Sophia Potter
Julia Weber
Makenna McDonnell
Mallory Fokken
Haley Schulz
Tera McDonnell*
Canistota
Payton Ortman
Jillian Pierson
Sydnee Engbrecht
Donna Mathison*
Dick Dawson*
E. O. Lawrence Elementary
Madison Fossum
Noah Hansen
Kate Stahl
Alison Ball+
Gabby Isais
Mark Ferri*
Mobridge-Pollock
Alexa Looyenga
Serena Mosset
Ellie Greger+
Leah Overland
Callie Wiesbeck
Ava Stoick
Hudson Filler
Kate Fulkerson
Kim Bruguier*
Lisa Zahn*
Ipswich
Avery Sylte
Kendra Osborne
Tessa Kilber
Rebecca Nierman*
Lead-Deadwood
Jordy Stulken
Dominic Williams
Natalie Janssen
Peyton Reller
Rebecca Groeger
Anna Campbell
Taya Burleson
Dean Peterson*
Kari Owens*
Mark Twain Elementary
Katherine Pfiefle
Josephine Boyd
Rosalind Hofer*
Mitchell Christian
Benjamin Laufman
Adaya Plastow
Rylie Eitemiller+
Jocelyn Baas
Maggie Reynen
Skylar Hofer
Kathleen Liesinger*
Mount Vernon
Logan Tlam
Lily Mikkonen
Noah Malde
Alexis Washburn*
Murdo
Breckin Steilen
Madelyn Host
Lilli Moore
Rose Comp*
Philip
Gypsy Andrus
Kiarra Moses
Taryn Smith
Eathan Martin
Barb Bowen*
Piedmont Valley
Mason Neumiller
Cami Mettler
Grace Fogelman
Cody Emick+
Allie Schmitz
Jillian Sutton
Trevor Keierleber
Glory Christianson
Rio Snyder
Selah Hauser
Holly Pates
Taylor Tait
Emmalyn Brant
Gabe Nelson
Elise Christian
Lia Neumiller
Rebecca Fischer*
Selby Area
Brandon Chase
Connor Fiedler
Sara Hovey
Olivia Schanzenbach
Jayda Sawinsky
Kayla Gill
Becky Cole*
Colman-Egan
Karissma Rennich
Jordan Wittrock
Amanda Lee
Gretchen Wendell*
Garretson
Aftyn Heitkamp
Aliah Lymon
Jessica Roskamp*
Sturgis
Felicity Ferwerda+
Kennedy Bush
Owen Hoops
Reese Jensen
Madyson Kracht
Chandy Mercy
Ashlee Harrison
Gwen Johnson
Jocelyn Nohava
Zariah Jones
Danika Gordon+
Kaylee Eixenberger
Sydney Hyman
Shelby Roberts
Kaitlyn Roberts
EmmahLeigh Cass
Zoey Goebel
Makenna Rock
Hillary Hill*
Connie Feekes*
Viborg-Hurley
Kasi Knutson
Hailey Klein
Brook Hardwick
Gavin Klein
Wendy Christiansen*
Wessington Springs
Chloe Munsen
Piper Jones
Julie Miller*
Whitewood
Mya Rindelaub
Kiara Brown+
Landan Hand
Marlene Kotab*
Parkston
Tiffany Collins
Mindee Birnstiehl*
Dakota Valley
Genesis Chesmore
Paige Klemme
Libby Harder+
Aidana Jurgens
Kyra Schenk+
Ellie Hemmingsen+
Yasha Doddabele
Caroline Steill
Jensyn Younger+
Kaili Weightman
Ryan Dodds
Madeline Fox
Raegan Gilliland
Taylor Addison
Madison Ferdig
Abby Poulsen+
Alex Messersmith
Johnny Tureaud+
Mary Beth Winckler
Olivia Sorlie
Colleen Vick
Morgan Walchek
Bella Boyle
Erika Schenk
Alexander Julius
Serena Voegeli
Myka Swenson
Brooklyn Green
Trina Goeckeler
Gunnar Gunderson
Sean Power
Tori Schulz
Brayden Major
Alexis Klemme
Abbie Carter
Jackson Strawn
Claire Maeschen
Meghan Hensley
Ellie Wiese
Sara Eckhoff*
Jessica Erickson*