The 2024-2025 ACDA of Minnesota State 9-10 Honor Choirs were recorded in concert at the Minneapolis Convention Center on February 15, 2025. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: TTB Choir – Dr. Marques Garrett, University of North Texas, TX SSAA Choir– Dr. Adrian Davis, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN SATB Choir – Jasmine Fripp, KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School, Nashville, TN
The seven 2024-2025 MMEA All-State Ensembles were recorded in concert at Orchestra Hall and The Dakota in Minneapolis on February 15 & 16, 2025 (audio only – no video). The musicians represent schools and music programs from all across Minnesota.
Guest Conductors: Tenor Bass Choir – Derrick Fox
Soprano Alto Choir– Judy Sagen Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Choir – Jake Runestad Jazz Band – Wycliffe Gordon Concert Band – Heidi Johanna Miller Symphonic Band – Dr. Henry Dorn Orchestra – LaSaundra Belcher
The 2023-2024 ACDA of Minnesota State 4-5-6 Honor Choirs were recorded in concert at St. Michael-Albertville High School on March 23, 2024. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: Choir 01 – Shekela Wanyama, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Choir 02– Joshua Pedde, Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Indianapolis, IN
The 2023-2024 ACDA of Minnesota State 7-8 Honor Choirs will be recorded in concert at St. Michael-Albertville High School on April 6, 2024. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: CTB Choir – Zack Carlson-Giving, Wayzata High School, Wayzata, MN SSA Choir – Sarah Gilbertson, Chanhassen High School, Chanhassen MN
The 2023-2024 ACDA of Minnesota State 9-10 Honor Choirs were recorded in concert at the Minneapolis Convention Center on February 17, 2024. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: TBB Choir – Chris McGinley, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, WI SSAA Choir– Maria Ellis, Girl Conductor LLC, St. Louis, MO SATB Choir – Kira Haler Knutson, Valley City State University, Valley City, ND
The seven 2023-2024 MMEA All-State Ensembles were recorded in concert at the Dakota and Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on February 16 & 17, 2024 (audio only – no video). The musicians represent schools and music programs from all across Minnesota.
Guest Conductors: Tenor Bass Choir – Dr. Marcus Simmons
Soprano Alto Choir– Nicole Thietje Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Choir – Dr. Jessica Nápoles Jazz Band – Scotty Barnhart Concert Band – Dr. Scott Jones Symphonic Band – Dr. Jacqueline Dawson Orchestra – Jennifer Drake
The State Honor Student Concert has been a Minnesota tradition for over 80 years featuring 20-piano ensembles, conducted this year by Josh Bauder, and Young Artist piano soloists. High-quality video and audio digital downloads may be ordered for the following performance categories: Primary Junior A Junior B Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A & B Junior Young Artist and Senior Young Artist Piano Solos Entire Concert
MP3 audio downloads are $12 each and MP4 video downloads are $25 each. To order, select a performance category and then select a format (either MP3 audio or MP4 video). Downloads of the entire concert are also available for $20 (MP3 audio-only) and $45 (MP4 video). To order the full concert downloads, select “Entire concert” as the category and either MP3 audio or MP4 video as the format. If you are unsure of which performance category to order, consult your student’s piano teacher. Pre-ordering is available until the downloads are ready.
Digital audio and video downloads of the April 29, 2023 ACDA of Minnesota State 4-5-6 Honor Choirs concert, held at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, are available to order. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: CHOIR 1: Michelle Gerhz, Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs, Bloomington, MN CHOIR 2: Bret Amundson, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth MN
Digital audio and video downloads of the May 6, 2023 ACDA of Minnesota State 7-8 Honor Choirs concert, held at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, are available to order. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: CTB CHOIR: Garrett Lathe, Sauk Rapids Middle School, Sauk Rapids, MN SSA CHOIR: Michelle Bendett, Northfield Middle School, Northfield, MN
The 2022-2023 ACDA of Minnesota State 9-10 Honor Choirs were recorded in concert at Ted Mann Concert Hall on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota on February 11, 2023. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: TBB Choir – Derick Fox, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE SSA Choir– Susan Vollbrecht, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY SATB Choir – Merrin Guice Gill, Bethel University, Arden Hills, MN
The seven 2022-2023 MMEA All-State Ensembles were recorded in concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on February 18, 2023 (audio only – no video). The musicians represent schools and music programs from all across Minnesota.
Recorded at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis on November 20, 2022. This historic concert features : The Augsburg Choir The Concordia Choir – Moorhead Christus Chorus – Concordia, St. Paul The Gustavus Choir National Lutheran Choir St. Olaf Choir
These distinctive Minnesota choirs will appear as solo ensembles and combine to perform the world premiere of “Home,” created by commissioned composer René Clausen and Minnesota poet Brian Newhouse.
The State Honor Student Concert has been a Minnesota tradition for over 80 years featuring 20-piano ensembles, conducted this year by Josh Bauder, and Young Artist piano soloists. High-quality video and audio digital downloads may be ordered for the following performance categories: Primary Junior A Junior B Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A & B Junior Young Artist and Senior Young Artist Piano Solos Entire Concert
MP3 audio downloads are $12 each and MP4 video downloads are $25 each. To order, select a performance category and then select a format (either MP3 audio or MP4 video). Downloads of the entire concert are also available for $20 (MP3 audio-only) and $45 (MP4 video). To order the full concert audio downloads, select “Entire concert” as the category and either MP3 audio or MP4 video as the format. If you are unsure of which performance category to order, consult with your student’s piano teacher. Pre-ordering is available until the downloads are ready (see below).
The 2021-2022 ACDA of Minnesota State 4-5-6 Honor Choirs were recorded in concert at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi on April 23, 2022. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: BOYS CHOIR: Herbert Washington, Phoenix Boys Choir, Phoenix AZ GIRLS CHOIR: Leah Ries, Mankato Children’s Chorus, Mankato MN
The 2021-2022 ACDA of Minnesota State 7-8 Honor Choirs were recorded in concert at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi on May 7, 2022. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: CTB CHOIR: Lin Warren, Hastings High School (ret.), Hastings, MN SSA CHOIR: Shelly Schaeufele, Waukee Community School, Waukee IA
The 2021-2022 ACDA of Minnesota State 9-10 Honor Choirs were recorded in concert at Benson Great Hall on the campus of Bethel University in St. Paul on February 19, 2022. The singers represent schools and choral programs from all across Minnesota. Guest Conductors: TBB Choir – Greg Douma, Eastview High School, Apple Valley MN SSA Choir– Phillip Shoultz, VocalEssence, Minneapolis MN SATB Choir – Kyle Fleming, Regis University, Denver CO
