Echoes Perform for the Rotary Holiday Party!

What a wonderful event! 

Echoes Perform for the GHS Mentor/Mentee Event

The Echoes enjoyed performing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" for their peers!

Still is the Night - Holiday Concert 2018

The Glacier High School Music Department presented “Still is the Night” on Tuesday, December 18 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm in the Glacier High School Performance Hall. The Glacier High School Choirs under the direction of Sandee Sauer, the Glacier High School Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Sherry Simmons and several Glacier High School Symphonic Band students under the direction of David Barr joined together in a festive collaboration of holiday music. Over 200 Glacier High School musicians performed an amazing selection of songs that got everyone in the holiday spirit. The audience enjoyed beautiful arrangements of fresh new works as well as perennial favorites, such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and “The Little Drummer Boy.” The program opened with all of the musicians coming together in a wonderful processional called “Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah” and closed with a rousing performance of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah. Glacier High School choir alumni were invited to join the musicians on stage for this beautiful and exciting holiday tradition. This year’s performance included an extensive show displaying works of art by Glacier High School students. The art department faculty includes CJ Cummings, Eric Hanson, Josh Lancaster and Doug Mason.

AA Choir Festival November 12 & 13, 2018

Flathead, Glacier and Helena High musicians were thrilled to sing under the direction of Dr. David Edmonds at the AA High School Choral Festival. Dr. Edmonds is the Director of Choral Studies at the University of New Mexico.  Thank you, Dr. Edmonds, for your wonderful teaching!

Glacier High School Veteran's Day Assembly November 12, 2018

The Glacier High School Symphonic Band and Choir members were honored to present a musical salute to our armed forces. 

GHS Fall Concert "And This Shall Be For Music" October 30, 2018

The GHS Choral Department presented a wonderful fall concert to kick off the school year.  Highlights included the title piece, "And This Shall Be For Music" presented by the Glacier Girls, "Calendar Girl" sung by Glacier Gust and an interesting tune called "Connected" performed by Glacier Breeze.  The Men's Choir sang "This Train" and the Advanced Women's Choir presented "Adiemus." Glacier Echoes danced and sang "Mambo Italiano" and the Concert Choir closed the concert with the beautiful "Totus Tuus."  I am so proud of these musicians!

2018 Montana All-State Music Festival Gala Concert

I am so proud of our GHS All-State Choir members!

Kalispell Middle School Fall Concert October 15, 2018

The KMS Fall Concert closed with a rousing version of the traditional folk song "Cindy" under the direction of Tracy Snipstead.  It was performed by men from KMS, Flathead High School and Glacier High School.  Way to go, guys!

2018 Montana All-State Choir

Congratulations to the following All-State Choir members!

Bria Anderson - Alto 1
Caroline Dye - Soprano 2
Blayke Foppiano - Soprano 2
Matt Glimm - Bass 1
Kyla Harris - Alto 1
Amanda Yap - Alto 2

The All-State Band, Choir and Orchestra Gala Concert will be October 19 at 7:30 pm in the Dennison Theatre, University of Montana, Missoula.

National School Choral Award 2017-2018

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.  Congratulations Millie Espeseth and Emmett Van Allen!

2017-2018 Director's Award

The Fred Waring Director's Award for Choir recognizes the talent and enthusiasm of outstanding choral members.  Congratulations Alicia Bernhardt and Ben Bridwell!

Class of 2018

Seniors - thank you so very much for being a part of the GHS Music Department.  I can't believe how much talent is walking out the door - you are leaving big shoes to fill!  You will be missed and I wish you all the best!  Keep singing and please keep in touch!

Spring Choir Concert Tuesday, May 22

UPDATE:  What a fabulous evening!! So very proud of all the choirs.  Click here to see more photos by Pete Sauer It's Time May 2018
The Glacier High School Choral Department will present the final concert of the 2017-2018 school year Tuesday, May 22 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  The concert will open with nearly 200 voices performing "The Greatest Show" from the hit musical "The Greatest Showman."  Choirs will present a wide variety of music from The Chiffons' "One Fine Day" to the Eagles "Seven Bridges Road" to Imagine Dragons' "It's Time."  The audience will also enjoy some Beatles tunes and an original song by freshman, Ava Bauer.
There is no admission charge for this concert.  Come and celebrate the Class of 2018 and all of their accomplishments.

State Music Festival 2018 - Superior Ratings

Congratulations to the following musicians for their Superior Ratings at the State Music Festival in Helena, Montana:
Aren Alexander-Battee, Brenden Anderson, Bria Anderson, Alicia Bernhardt, Kala Blincoe, Nick Brester, Ben Bridwell, Max DeVries, Samantha Drucker, Caroline Dye, Millie Espeseth, Matt Glimm, Aubry Grame, Lauren Harmon, Micah Heil, Mia Kintzler, Isabelle Lyon, Elise Nelson, Sierra Riley, Kjell Sandler, Jezalyn Schussler, Ashlyn Sliter, Christian Tucker, Emmett Van Allen and Sidney Zimmerman.

State Music Festival 2018 - Excellent Ratings

Congratulations to the following musicians on their Excellent Ratings at the State Music Festival in Helena, Montana:
Kenna Bemis, Mary Cabrera, Maranda Eierdam, Millie Espeseth, Ty Espeseth, Blayke Foppiano, Matt Glimm, Aubry Grame, Kyla Harris, Emma Jensen, Jillian Nitschelm, Shelby Peterson, Brooklynn Pitts, Bailey Rhodes, Sierra Riley and Austin Schnetter

Special Olympics 2018

Proud of our singers in the Special Olympics - way to go!

Flathead's Got Talent Finalist

So proud of Ben Bridwell for being a finalist in the Flathead's Got Talent Contest!  Congratulations!

Campus Clean-up

Thanks, Men's Choir, for keeping Glacier looking great!

Concert Choir Tour 2018 - Salt Lake City

Wow!  What an incredible trip.  Highlights included a clinic at Westminster College, The Music Man, Hogle Zoo, shopping, SugarTown and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. 

Click on this link for more photos SLC Choir Tour 2018

District Music Festival 2018- Superior Ratings

Congratulations to the following musicians for receiving a Superior Rating at District Music Festival and for qualifying for the State Music Festival in Helena May 4 & 5:

Aren Alexander-Battee, Brenden Anderson, Bria Anderson, Kenna Bemis, Alicia Bernhardt, Kala Blincoe, Nick Brester, Ben Bridwell, Mary Cabrera, Maddison Cardon, Taylor Dannic, Max DeVries, Samantha Drucker, Caroline Dye, Maranda Eierdam, Millie Espeseth, Ty Espeseth, Blayke Foppiano, Nathan Gironda, Matt Glimm, Aubry Grame, Kyla Harris, Micah Heil, Simon Hill, Zach Hill, Emma Jensen, Lincoln Jones, Mia Kintzler, Isabelle Lyon, Elise Nelson, Jillian Nitschelm, Shelby Peterson, Brooklynn Pitts, Mason Rediger, Megan Rediger, Bailey Rhodes, Sierra Riley, Kerah Roose, Kjell Sandler, Austin Schnetter, Jezalyn Schussler, Ashlyn Sliter, Emmett Van Allen, Amanda Yap, Sidney Zimmerman and Alyeska Zuckert

District Music Festival 2018 - Excellent Ratings

Congratulations to the following musicians for your Excellent Rating at District Music Festival:
Aren Alexander-Battee, Hailey Anderson, Alicia Bernhardt, Kala Blincoe, Mary Cabrera, Kaitlyn Carter, Alyssa Christensen, Paul Cornish, Max DeVries, Lillian Duffy, Connor Geer, Nathan Gironda, Lauren Harmon, Kyla Harris, MaKenna Hartle, Zach Hill, Emma Jensen, Joselyn Jolly, Tyler Judd, Tori Kramer, Maria Makman, Alexis Meredith, Elise Nelson, Shelby Peterson, Brooklynn Pitts, Mason Rediger, Megan Rediger, Elvina Shelko, Ethan Strand, Hailey Timlick, Rylie Weeks and Jauplin Young

A Night on Broadway March 20, 2018

UPDATE: Click here to see fantastic photos of the concert - taken by Pete Sauer:
Broadway Concert March 2018
Click here to watch the entire concert:
A Night on Broadway March 2018

The Glacier High School Choral Department will present "A Night on Broadway" Tuesday, March 20 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm in the Glacier High School Performance Hall.

The concert will open with Glacier Gust performing "Carrying the Banner" from "Newsies." Glacier Breeze will follow with selections from the hit musical "Once On This Island." The Glacier Girls will take us back to the thirties with music from "Annie." The Glacier Echoes will perform Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera." Songs from "Lion King" will be sung by the combined Advanced Women and Men's Choirs.  Selections from "Aladdin" will be performed by the Glacier Concert Choir.  All voices will join together to close the concert with the poignant "You Will Be Found" from the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen."

Glacier Echoes 2017-2018

Photo by Russel Aldrich - Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Girls' Choir 2017-2018

Photo by Russel Aldrich - Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Men's Choir 2017-2018

Photo by Russel Aldrich - Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Concert Choir 2017-2018

Photo by Russel Aldrich - Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Advanced Women's Choir 2017-2018

Photo by Russel Aldrich - Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Breeze 2017-2018

Photo by Russel Aldrich - Swan Lake Studio

Glacier Gust 2017-2018

Photo by Russel Aldrich - Swan Lake Studio