Monday, May 30, 2016

Class of 2016

Thank you to the seniors!  Thank you for your leadership, guidance, spirit, dedication, laughter and for sharing your love of music.  You have truly made a difference at Glacier High School and I wish you all the very best and continued success.  Keep in touch and I will see you next December on stage for the Hallelujah Chorus!

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

2015-2016 National School Choral Award Winners

The National School Choral Award is the highest honor for high school performers.  It recognizes the dedication and musical achievement of the top male and female choral students.  Congratulations to Abby Van Allen and Nathan MacGregor on your accomplishments!

2015-2016 Director's Award Winners

Fred Waring was one of the leading choral directors of the 20th century.  He composed and arranged music, and is choral group, The Pennsylvanians, spread the popularity of singing.  The Fred Waring Director's Award recognizes the talent and enthusiasm of outstanding choral members.  Congratulations to this year's recipients - Micah Meadors and Adam Habel!

Monday, May 23, 2016

"Sing!" Final Concert May 24, 2016


Update:  What an evening of celebration!  I am so proud of all of the choirs.  You have all come so far since the October concert.  Click on this link to see photos by Pete Sauer:May Concert 2016



The final concert of the school year, under the direction of Sandee Sauer, will open with the hit tune “Budapest” sung by all of the choirs.  The evening will progress with a variety of music from Elvis Presley to Disney, from Manhattan Transfer to acapella, and from gospel to the Pentatonix.  Many musicians will be honored with various awards including varsity letters, the Fred Waring Director’s Awards and the National School Choral Awards.

Debby Gardner and Kristen Toren will accompany the choirs. Guest musicians include Klaus Rohrbach on percussion, Paul Bruce on bass and Ben Bridwell on guitar.

Senior visual artists and culinary art students will also have their artwork on display in the Fine Arts hallways.  Come and see..., and taste some amazing artistry.

The art show opening is from 5-8pm, but feel free to check it out before, between, or after the choir performances.

Monday, May 9, 2016

State Music Festival - 2016 - Superior Ratings

Congratulations to the following musicians for earning Superior Ratings at the State Music Festival:
Kelsey Alexander, Bria Anderson, Alicia Bernhardt, Nick Brester, Ben Bridwell, Jack Desmul, Thomas Duffy, Alyssa Framness, Talyia Gironda, Conner Heil, Nathan MacGregor, Kedryn McElderry, Micah Meadors, Silas Schwarz, Abby Van Allen, Emmett Van Allen, Robert West and Alec Willis.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

State Music Festival - 2016 - Excellent Ratings

Congratulations to the following students for receiving Excellent ratings at the State Music Festival:
Brenden Anderson, Bria Anderson, Nick Brester, Ben Bridwell, Paul Bruce, Millie Espeseth, Amy Haverfield, Zachary Hill, Isabelle Lyon, Emily Naomi, Sarah Tripp and Rylie Weeks.