Four University of the Atlantic students have been selected for the Jeonju Wind Orchestra (for the third consecutive year), including French horn junior Grace Mitchell. Drace Moore, senior, clarinetist (two years in a row). Brady Wagner, senior, tuba player (first year); and Michael Hoekamp, sophomore, euphonium alternative.
The 2024 festival celebrates the 78th anniversary of this prestigious event. District auditions for the 276-piece All-State Band, 214-piece All-State Orchestra, and 601-piece All-State Choir will be held on Saturday, October 26th at Le Mars, Hampton, Independence, Atlantic, Indianola, and Washington. It was held. Approximately 17% of students who audition are selected to be members of the All-State Ensemble. Participants will rehearse in Ames on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, and a festival concert will be open to the public Saturday evening at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum in Ames at 7:30 p.m.
November 23rd: Iowa PBS plans to record the concert for rebroadcast. Please check the Iowa PBS website (www.iowapbs.org) for exact dates and times. This program is sponsored by the Iowa High School Music Association and the Iowa Music Educators Association.
Tickets are $30 each plus handling fees, and all seats are reserved. Tickets for the Iowa Allstate Festival concert are available by contacting Ticketmaster. Orders can be placed online at www.ticketmaster.com and go on sale Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.) Ticketmaster charges a convenience fee for each ticket.
