Holiday Concert December 19, 2017

UPDATE: What a beautiful evening! I am so proud of all of our musicians. Click here to see photos from the evening: Angel Song 2017
Click here to view the entire concert: Angel Song Performance 2017

The Glacier High School Music Department will present “Angel Song” on Tuesday, December 19 at 4 pm and 7 pm in the Glacier High School Performance Hall.  The Glacier High School Choirs under the direction of Sandee Sauer and the Glacier High School Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Sherry Simmons and David Barr will join together in a festive collaboration of holiday music.

Over 200 Glacier High School musicians will perform an amazing selection of songs that are sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The audience will enjoy beautiful arrangements of fresh new holiday works such as Rutter’s “Angels’ Carol” and Mason’s “The Merriest Time of Year”, as well as new settings of perennial favorites such as “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “O Holy Night”. The program will open with all the musicians coming together in a wonderful Joseph Martin rendition of the English Carol “Arise and Shine! Your Light Has Come!” from the cantata ‘Journey of Promises’ and will close with a rousing performance of the “Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's Messiah. Glacier High School choir alumni are invited to join the musicians on stage for this beautiful and exciting holiday tradition.

This year’s performance will include an extensive art show displaying work from Glacier High School students coordinated by Josh Lancaster and the art department faculty. The concert is free and open to the public. Glacier High School invites everyone to join this joyous celebration of the holiday season.

UM All-Star Honor Choir 2018

With hundreds of nominations from Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Idaho and Canada, selection to this year's All-Star Choirs was extremely competitive and both the Mixed and Women's Choirs will surely be the strongest groups yet!  Dr. David Edmonds from the University of Montana will direct the women's choir.  The mixed choir will be under the direction of Dr. Cameron Labarr from Missouri State University.  Congratulations!

Mixed Choir:
Caroline Dye, Alto 1
Nathan Gironda, Tenor 2
Tyler Judd, Bass 2
Isabelle Lyon, Soprano 2
Christian Tucker, Tenor 2
Alyeska Zuckert, Alto 2

Women's Choir:
Mary Cabrera, Soprano 2
Kaitlyn Carter, Alto 2
Aubry Grame, Soprano 1
Jillian Nitschelm, Soprano 1
Jezalyn Schussler, Soprano 1

The festival takes place February 2-4, 2018 in Missoula, Montana.  The concert will be Sunday, February 4, 2018, 1:00 pm, Dennison Theatre.

NW ACDA Honor Choir 2018

Congratulations! In the Northwest Region of ACDA, which covers six states, there are tens of thousands of eligible singers in ACDA member choirs. Out of all of those singers, the following students have been selected to represent Glacier High School, Kalispell, Montana and our region as some of the very best. Again, congratulations on your accomplishment!

Brenden Anderson, Bass 1
Ben Bridwell, Tenor 1
Caroline Dye, Alto 1
Millie Espeseth, Soprano 2
Nathan Gironda, Tenor 2
Matt Glimm, Bass 1
Isabelle Lyon, Soprano 2
Emmett Van Allen, Bass 2

The convention takes place in Portland, Oregon March 7-10, 2018.  The Women's Concert is Saturday, March 10 at 2:30 pm.  The Men's Concert is Saturday, March 10 at 3:15 pm.  Both concerts are at the Marriott Hotel.

Glacier Echoes Community Performance 2017

The Echoes love to sing for our community!

All-State Choir 2017

I am so proud of our All-State Choir members!  And a special thank you to Nancy Morast and Lora Anderson for the delicious cinnamon rolls!

Fall Concert October 17, 2017

UPDATE:  Wow!  Fantastic job, choirs!  What an excellent way to begin the year.  Click here for links to the photos Fall Concert 2017  Thanks, Pete Sauer!

The Glacier High School Choral Department will present "Autumn Applause" Tuesday, October 17 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm in the Glacier High School Performance Hall.

The theme of water will weave it's way throughout the evening.  The advanced women's choir will sing the traditional ballad "Bring Me Little Water, Silvy" and the Canadian folk song "Frobisher Bay." The concert choir will share "Wade in the Water" and Vida's beautiful "Famine Song." The Glacier Echoes will perform the Pentatonix song "Water."  "Codfish Shanty" and the Scottish folksong "Skye Boat Song" will be sung by the Men's Choir.

This concert will also feature the debut performance of the new men's ensemble "Glacier Gust."

The choirs will be accompanied by Debby Gardner and Ashlyn Sliter.  The talented horn player, Paul Rossi, will collaborate with the concert choir on a beautiful piece called "In Remembrance."

There is no admission charge for this concert.

2017 Montana All-State Choir

Congratulations to the following students on making the All-State Choir:

Brenden Anderson, Bass 1
Bria Anderson, Alto 1
Caroline Dye, Alto 1
Millie Espeseth, Soprano 2
Alyssa Framness, Soprano 2
Isabelle Lyon, Soprano 2
Emmett Van Allen, Bass 1
Alyeska Zuckert, Alto 2

The Montana All-State Gala Concert will be held in Bozeman, Friday October 20, 2017.

Glacier Echoes go sailing! August 2017

What a fabulous way to kick off the school year!  Thank you to Pete Sauer and Sail Montana for hosting us.

2016-2017 National School Choral Award Winners

The National School Choral Award is the highest honor for high school choral performers. It recognizes the dedication and musical achievement of the top male and female choral students. This year's recipients are Riley Wilton and Jack Desmul. Congratulations!

2016-2017 Director's Award Winners

The Fred Waring Director's Award for Choir recognizes the talent and enthusiasm of outstanding choral members.  This year's winners are Anna Williams and Spencer Pisk. Congratulations!

Class of 2017

Seniors - thank you so much for all you have done for the GHS Choral Department!  Your talent has inspired people. You have generously shared your gifts with others and have given joy to so many.  I wish you all the best in all of your future endeavors. Please keep in touch, visit often and keep singing!

Final Concert "Sing Us a Song" May 23, 2017

UPDATE: WOW! I HAVE NO WORDS! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EVENING! PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE May 2017 Concert "Sing us a Song" (thank you Pete Sauer)

The Glacier High School Choral Department will present “Sing Us a Song” Tuesday, May 23 at 4:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm.  The concert is free of charge and will be held in the Glacier High School Performance Hall.

The concert will open with nearly 200 voices performing Queen’s classic hit “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The Glacier Girls’ Choir will remain on stage and entertain the audience with “Build Me Up, Buttercup” and “Taylor the Latte Boy.” The Men’s Choir will perform “Doo Wah Diddy” before the Advanced Women sing “Mister Sandman” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Glacier Breeze will perform “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and the Glacier Echoes will cover hits by Billy Joel and the Pentatonix. The Glacier Concert Choir will sing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and the Concert Choir seniors will close the evening with A-ha’s 1985 song “Take On Me.”

Guest musicians include Jack Desmul, Debby Gardner, Ashlyn Sliter and Kristen Toren on piano, Ben Bridwell, Nic Hannay and Kade Nahrgang on guitar and Klaus Rohrbach on percussion.

Individual choral students will be recognized for their performances at district and state music festivals, as well as their lettering achievements.  The Director’s Award and the National School Choral Award will be presented to four outstanding seniors.

From the Glacier High School Art Department, eleven Visual Arts Distinction students will present their senior shows before and after both choir concerts.

State Music Festival 2017 - Superior Ratings

Congratulations to the following students for you Superior Ratings at the State Music Festival.  What an accomplishment! Kelsey Alexander, Brenden Anderson, Bria Anderson, Alicia Bernhardt, Nick Brester, Ben Bridwell, Mary Cabrera, Taylor Dannic, Madison Darlington, Madison DeShaw, Millie Espeseth, Alyssa Framness, Nathan Gironda, Aubry Grame, Lauren Harmon, Kyla Harris, Micah Heil, Simon Hill, Zach Hill, Isabelle Lyon, Rachel Maher, Elise Nelson, Nina Riggs, Kerah Roose, Jez Schussler, Jasmyn Serna, Ashlyn Sliter, Nilla Swenson, Mckenna Tinseth, Emmett Van Allen, Riley Wilton and Alyeska Zuckert

State Music Festival 2017 - Excellent Ratings

Congratulations to the following students on your Excellent Ratings! Kelsey Alexander, Aren Alexander-Battee, Alicia Bernhardt, Kala Blincoe, Mary Cabrera, Kaitlyn Carter, Madison Darlington, Max DeVries, Maranda Eierdam, Millie Espeseth, Nathan Gironda, Lauren Harmon, Kyla Harris, Micah Heil, Jasmine Horton, Lincoln Jones, Allison Kalvig, Mia Kintzler, Isabelle Lyon, Abbey Odell, Bri Parker, Nina Riggs, Sierra Riley, Jez Schussler, Jordin Sealy, Ashlyn Sliter, Nilla Swenson, Mckenna Tinseth, Emmett Van Allen, Hunter Vialpando, Robert West, Anna Williams, Amanda Yap and  Sidney Zimmerman

Pacific Lutheran University on tour!

Glacier High School was thrilled to be a stop on PLU's choir tour.  Thank you to their director, Dr. Brian Galante and the wonderful choir - you inspired us so much!

Evergreen Junior High comes to visit!

We always love it when the Evergreen Junior High Choir and their director, Kurt Weber come to visit!  Thank you for singing for us and we can't wait to see you at GHS!

District Music Festival 2017 - Superior Ratings

Congratulations to the following musicians for receiving Superior ratings at District Music Festival and qualifying for the State Music Festival in Missoula May 5 & 6, 2017:
Kelsey Alexander, Aren Alexander-Battee, Brenden Anderson, Bria Anderson, Alicia Bernhardt, Kala Blincoe, Nick Brester, Ben Bridwell, Mary Cabrera, Kaitlyn Carter, Taylor Dannic, Madison Darlington, Madison DeShaw, Jack Desmul, Max Devries, Maranda Eierdam, Millie Espeseth, Alyssa Framness, Nathan Gironda, Aubry Grame, Lauren Harmon, Kyla Harris, Micah Heil, Simon Hill, Zach Hill, Jasmine Horton, Lincoln Jones, Allison Kalvig, Mia Kintzler, Isabelle Lyon, Rachel Maher, Emily Naomi, Elise Nelson, Abbey Odell, Brianna Parker, Spencer Pisk, Megan Rediger, Nina Riggs, Sierra Riley, Kerah Roose, Jez Schussler, Jordin Sealy, Jasmyn Serna, Ashlyn Sliter, Nilla Swenson, McKenna Tinseth, Emmett VanAllen, Hunter Vialpando, Robert West, Anna Williams, Alec Willis, Riley Wilton, Amanda Yap, Sidney Zimmerman and Alyeska Zuckert

District Music Festival 2017 - Excellent Ratings

Congratulations to the following musicians for your Excellent ratings at District Music Festival:
Kelsey Alexander, Kala Blincoe, Alyssa Christensen, Cyan Daoud, Madison Darlington, Madison DeShaw, Lillian Duffy, Blayke Foppiano, Alivia Johnson, Joselyn Jolly, Mia Kintzler, Victoria Kramer, Isabelle Lyon, Rachel Maher, Maria Makman, Alexis Meredith, Elise Nelson, Abbey Odell, Spencer Pisk, Brooklynn Pitts, Megan Rediger, Nina Riggs, Sierra Riley, Jasmyn Serna, Jordan Sisneros, Ashlyn Sliter, Nilla Swenson, Elizabeth Tripp, Sarah Tripp, Rylie Weeks, Robert West, Alex Williamson and Riley Wilton

An Incredible Gift!

The Glacier High School Music Department has been gifted with a beautiful grand piano.  Thank you so much to Pilar McEnulty for your incredible, generous donation.  It will be loved and cherished and we look forward to enjoying it for many, many years!

Seattle Concert Choir Tour 2017

What an incredible choir tour!  Highlights include Kristina Ploeger at Eastern Washington University, Heath Thompson at Kent-Meridian High School, Ninja Escape, Cirque de Soleil, Laser Tag, Kiss Me Kate and lots of music and laughter! Click here for photos: Seattle Choir Tour 2017

Spring Concert March 14, 2017

UPDATE: Wow! So proud of all of the choirs! The Disney Fly Medley was incredible. Here is the link to photos from the concert (thanks Pete Sauer) Come Fly With Me Concert

The Glacier High School Choral Department will present “Come Fly With Me” Tuesday, March 14 at 4:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm.  The concert is free of charge and will be held in the Glacier High School Performance Hall.

The theme of flying will weave throughout the evening.  From Beyonce’s “I Believe I Can Fly” to Frank Sinatra’s “Come Fly With Me” to Chien’s “I Am Flying” which will be sung in Chinese.

The grand finale will be a “Disney Fly Medley” featuring flying songs from Dumbo, Mary Poppins and Peter Pan.

Special Olympics 2017

We are so proud of our Special Olympians who also sing in choir!  Way to go Mindy and Logan!

Glacier Echoes 2016-2017

Photo by Russell Aldrich/Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Breeze 2016-2017

Photo by Russell Aldrich/Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Concert Choir 2016-2017

Photo by Russell Aldrich/Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Advanced Women's Choir 2016-2017

Photo by Russell Aldrich/Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Men's Choir 2016-2017

Photo by Russell Aldrich/Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Girls' Choir 2016-2017

Photo by Russell Aldrich/Swan Lake Studio

FVCC Women's Choir Festival 2017

Women's choirs from Bigfork, Polson, Columbia Falls along with our own Glacier High School Advanced Women's Choir, gathered for a day of making music.  Our guest director was Kristina Ploeger from Eastern Washington University.  Thank you, Kristina, for a fabulous day! And thank you to Flathead Valley Community College and Nicole Sanford for hosting the event.

Outstanding Local High School Student Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Bria Anderson, a sophomore at GHS, has been selected for the 2017 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. She will perform Alto 2 in February with the Concert Choir. Participation in one of the five Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across the world.
Earlier this year, Bria auditioned and was accepted. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of talent, dedication and achievements demonstrated in her application and audition recording. Bria will join other performers from 49 states, Guam, two Canadian provinces and a number of foreign countries for a special performance at world-famous Carnegie Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement.
Finalists will come together in New York City for five days in February 2017. The performance will take place Sunday, February 5, and is open to the public.
We are so proud of Bria!