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January 29, 2022
@bkgold22 @bkgold22 Bloomington Kennedy Choirs
Don’t forget to @kennedychoirs
_________________________________________________________________________Hall of Champions____________ GRAND CHAMPION 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Power Company Company of Singers Power Company Hilltoppers Power Company Waconia High School Totino Grace High School Waconia High School Onalaska High School Waconia High School 2015 2014 2013 Power Company Good Time Company Power Company Waconia High School Iowa City West Waconia High School 1st RUNNER UP 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Riverside Company Power Company Hilltoppers Power Company Hilltoppers Hastings High School Waconia High School Onalaska High School Waconia High School Onalaska High School 2015 2014 2013 Company of Singers Company of Singers Jefferson Connection Totino Grace High School Totino Grace High School Jefferson Senior High School 2nd RUNNER UP 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Vocalmotive Jefferson Connection Company of Singers Executive Suite Company of Singers Bemidji High School Jefferson Senior High School Totino Grace High School Roosevelt High School Totino Grace High School 2015 2014 2013 Happiness Inc. Power Company Hilltoppers Cedar Rapids Kennedy HS Waconia High School Onalaska High School BEST VOCALS 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Power Company Jefferson Connection Power Company Hilltoppers Hilltoppers Waconia High School Jefferson Senior High School Waconia High School Onalaska High School Onalaska High School 2015 2014 2013 Power Company Good Time Company Power Company Waconia High School Iowa City West Waconia High School BEST CHOREOGRAPHY 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Power Company Power Company Power Company Power Company Power Company Waconia High School Waconia High School Waconia High School Waconia High School Waconia High School 2015 2014 2013 Power Company Company of Singers Power Company Waconia High School Totino Grace High School Waconia High School
___________________________________________________________________________________Judges_______________
Jim Cox
Jim Cox received his Bachelors in K-12 Music Education from
Luther College and a Master’s Degree in Arts in Education from
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Now in his twenty-second
year of teaching, prior to Eagan High School, Jim’s experience has
included teaching positions at Bloomington Kennedy High School
and Lakeville South High School. Jim is in his twelfth year at
Eagan where he directs three curricular choirs, three co-curricular
choirs, and teaches voice lessons. In addition to ensembles, Jim
is the vocal director for the summer community theater musical
and co-director and vocal director for the school musical
extravaganza, ENCORE!. Jim is a frequent judge and adjudicator
at choir, show choir, and solo competitions throughout the
Midwest. Jim has been a section coach for choirs and presenter
at conferences for ACDA-MN and MMEA and is currently the
co-chair for the ACDA-MN 9-10 TBB Honor Choir. Jim is also the
vocal director of the Hosanna Church Christmas Production. In
his free-time, Jim loves spending time with his wife Megan, who is
a middle school choir director, and four kiddos.
Melody Easter-Clutter
Melody Easter-Clutter has been teaching vocal music
and directing musicals for the last 33 years and is
considered a leading expert in coaching young
singers. Melody is currently the 9th grade choral
director and Sound Advice Director at Johnston
Middle School. She is the Music Director for Des
Moines Performing Arts Musical Theater children
summer camps, vocal and show choir clinician, judge,
music conference speaker and presenter, private
vocal coach, accompanist and author.
Melody has published two music teacher’s curriculum
through Alfred Music Publishing called “Ready, Set,
Rhythm” and “Class Room Playlist”. Ms. Easter -
Clutter has been awarded “Impact Award” at the Iowa
High School Musical Theater Awards, “Golden Apple
Award” by Allied Insurance and Iowa’s News Channel
13 and in 2017 she was selected to direct the Iowa
Choral Directors OPUS 7th and 8th Treble Choir.
Melody has directed many musicals and her casts
have been awarded and honored at the Iowa High
School Musical Theater Awards. One of her favorite
moments as a director was co-directing the selected
choir that performed with Kristin Chenoweth at the Des Moines Performing Arts.
Melody received her Bachelor of Music Education from Drake University and has taken graduate courses at
Arizona State University, Drake University and University of Northern Iowa.
___________________________________________________________________________________Judges_______________
Terrell Dean
Mr. Terrell Dean or “Dean” as he is commonly known is a
native of Hampton Roads and attended Radford University
where he studied voice under Dr. Susan Kennedy. He
received a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocal
Performance and English. Mr. Dean also attended Old
Dominion University and studied voice under the amazing
Dr. Brian Nevdvin. At ODU Mr. Dean studied Music
Education and received his teaching license. With his love
for the performing arts Mr. Dean has traveled around the
world as a singer and dancer for: Spirit Cruises, Busch
Gardens, Paramount's Kings Dominion, Roanoke
Symphony, Nickelodeon, Stiletto Entertainment, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruise Lines,
Moon Maxx Production and Troika Entertainment doing National Broadway tours. He has opened shows at
Busch Gardens in Williamsburg and Kings Dominion for the past three years. In 2014-15, he was the
entertainer supervisor over live shows at Kings Dominion and has since
returned as the park's choreographer and vocal coach.
A proud brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Mr. Dean has been Co-directing, choreographing and show
designing for show choirs since 2007. His groups have consistently won awards for Best Show Design, Best
Choreography, Best Visuals, and Best Vocal Sound. Currently Mr. Dean teaches 6th grade choir at Powhatan
Middle School and is the Director of Choral Activities at Powhatan High School where he teaches award
winning concert and show choirs. Powhatan County has the distinct honor as being one of Virginia’s top ranked
music programs and both the middle and high school are Blue Ribbon schools. Bringing structure, fun, energy,
and enthusiasm to the classroom, Mr. Dean teaches life lessons through music and hopes to inspire students
to continue their education in music to spread the excellence of music in America.
Adam Peters
Adam Peters is a freelance show choir clinician, show designer,
collaborator, and adjudicator based out of Iowa. For over a decade, he
has worked in clinic settings with numerous award - winning show
choirs and adjudicated competitions in fifteen states. Adam is
extremely proud of his 6 years as co-director of “River City Rhythm”,
the varsity show choir at Muscatine H.S. in Muscatine, IA where he
created innovative award-winning story /concept shows. In 2014,
Adam was honored to receive the “Spirit of Service” ASPIRE award at
the FAME National Championships in Chicago, IL.
Adam has irons in many fires and is currently the Director of
Operations for Clock, Inc, a LGBT+ community center non-profit in the
Quad Cities. He previously worked as a Community Organizer and a
Digital Associate on two Presidential campaigns in California, Iowa
and Pennsylvania. Adam has background acted on shows like ABC’s
The Goldbergs, FOX’s 9-1-1, Amazon’s Sneaky Pete. Adam and Alex
Hall co-hosted SHOW CHOIR LIVE- an online talk show for three
seasons and occasionally hosted live stream events for national competitions. In his spare time, Adam enjoys
running (On On!) and playing legos and hide & seek with his nieces Juliet and Emmelyn. Adam is proud of his
decade of involvement at Showchoir Camps of America and urges all to join the fun!
___________________________________________________________________________________Judges_______________
Chris Miller
Chris Miller is in his 16th year as a High School Vocal Music
Director. The first 9 years were spent in Mitchell, SD where
Chris directed the award-winning Friend De Coup Show
Choir. While in SD, Mr. Miller served as the Choral Chair for
SDHSAA where he organized and managed the 1000-plus
voice All-State Chorus for 3 years. He is now the Head Vocal
Director at Wheaton Warrenville South High School in
Wheaton, IL where he directs the Men's Chorale, Concert
Choir, Chamber Singers and the Classics Show Choir. He also
teaches Music Keyboarding and Rock and Roll History. In
2013, Chris was nominated for the Grammy Music Educator
Award and was selected as one of 217 quarter finalists from a
field of over 30,000 nominees. In 2011, Mr. Miller was selected
for the National FAME Aspire “Best New Director” Award. He is
active as an adjudicator for regional and national show choir
festivals and has conducted regional choral festivals. Chris
received his undergraduate BFA in Music Education from the
University of South Dakota and an MA in Educational Policy
and Administration from Dakota Wesleyan University. He's
married to his amazing wife Mindy and together they have two
children Madison (18 years) and Owen (16 years).
_______________________________________________________________________Master of Ceremonies____________
Kyle Elbert
Kyle is an alumnus parent of the Bloomington
Kennedy choir program. He has been
volunteering and supporting the program for
almost 10 years. Musically, Kyle has received
many accolades. He sat first chair in the 1981
Spencer Junior High alto saxophone section. He
owns a set of harmonicas and is learning to play
them. More recently, Kyle took home the best
band award and was voted best male soloist
during a performance at the 2021 Bloomington
Gold Show Choir Competition.
Director: Nikki Goulet Jordan | Assistant Directors: Bryce Hackman, Josh Fremder & Matt Dymoke | Band Director: John Engebretson | Choreographer: Kevin Chase | Set Name: Hocus Pocus Rhythm In Gold is the varsity show choir at Bloomington Kennedy High School. RIG is comprised of sopranos and altos in grades 10-12 and tenors and basses in grades 9-12. We would like to say first and foremost that we are THRILLED to be here today, after rehearsing virtually for almost an entire season. We also want to say a HUGE thank you to our booster club. our parents and KHS' administration team for their support. This year's competition set is a retelling of the story of Hocus Pocus and we are so excited to share it with you today! Performers: Somi Nsude Hinelfy Tavarez Morillo Dylan-Hannah Adams Nirun Panthaphim Colleen Coleman Tasha Pavik Band: Fiona Guettler Shiann Perriello Peyton Knoblauch Jaden Jaramillo Cassidy Tveitbakk Andrew Tran Kayla Jones Charlotte Wireko EJ Porter Caroline Keith Delaney Wytonick Joe Madsen Molly List Jonathan Engebretson Conner Ruch Lily Mortenson Kenna Kollwitz Jens Alford Isabel Moss-Magana Eva Price Jake Bovin Molly Pehrson Mari Stanley Charmaine Douglas Adeline Polzin Allan Tomas Cardoso Beck Fulin Jaida Raygor Logan Williams Michael Polzin Anadia Rose Chris Alvarado-Salazar Kelly Scott Bryce Bannister Crew: Taryn Shakir Oliver Bauch Avery Glissendorf Belle Sheff Daren Chatterpaul Alfred Pacheo Hanson Figensia Alcenat Eddy Chavero-Hernandez Abi Klevan Schmitz Galawe Alcenat James Granger Jade Russell Mars Colvin Jae Houk Rocio Ariza Ellie Denysenko Simon Katan Kimberly Ruiz Hernandez Lehela Ford DaVaughn Lane Brenda Torres Abby Henning Billy Le Maya Lauderdale Taye Phoutinane SET LIST: 1: Come Little Children/Keep Your Head on Halloween (Soloists: Adeline Polzin, Figensia Alcenat, Galawe Alcenat) 2: In The Air Tonight/The Witch Is Back (Soloists: Oliver Bauch, Figensia Alcenat, Adeline Polzin, Galawe Alcenat) 3: Ways to be Wicked/I Put A Spell On You (Soloists: Figensia Alcenat, Adeline Polzin, Galawe Alcenat) 4: If I Had My Way/This Is The Moment (Soloists: Oliver Bauch, Figensia Alcenat, Adeline Polzin, Galawe Alcenat) 5: Towards the Sun/Light ‘Em Up (Soloist: Oliver Bauch)
Directors: Evan Jones and Emma Shukle | Choreographer: Hannah Janssen | Set Name: A Little Funk and Soul Shockwave is a group of 7th and 8th grade students from Waconia Middle School. Their show is entitled “A Little Funk and Soul”. Special thanks to our Alumni Assistants Manny Treichel, Katie Siebert, Michelle Lowden and former Bayview Music Teacher Mrs. Kari Werdahl for their support at rehearsals this season. Performers: Abigail Rausch Hannah Schmid Madeline Cole Addison Humbyrd Hayden Gustafson Madelyn Hartmann Alaina Bode Isabella Corona Makaela Heinte Andie Tiller Jocelyn Gutknecht Maxwell Arndt Annabelle Stroschein John Varble Mia Tiller Aubrey Earhart Josephine Petz Mya Richter Bailee Strong Keira Semeja Mya Sannes Benjamin Doty Kendra Koep Owen Sartwell Bennet McCurry Kora Paulson Skyler Morse BennettTrapp Kylie James Tessa Munt Cali Keefe Landon Holtz Wesley Weirauch Clara Gaustad Lauren Ricord Zachary Zeleke Hailey Gubrud Lia Mae Oelfke Zoe Cordes SET LIST: 1: Get Up, Get Down 2: Get Funky, Get Loose 3: Someone You Loved 4: Dynamite
Director: Tatum Mahlen | Assistant Director: Autumn Keller | Band Director: Jake Bohlken |
Choreographer: Ellie Jordan | Set Name:
Dynamic Edition is a group of 9-12 grade treble voices, instrumentalists and crew.. They meet twice a week afterschool
from October to March and include students from all current curricular choirs at Hastings High School. This year Dynamic
Edition will be performing at Bloomington Kennedy; North St. Paul and Totino-Grace, MN. Dynamic Edition would like to
thank their parents, friends and community for being so supportive! Welcome to our show about taking a breath and
finding ourselves.
Performers:
Emma Appert Chloe Fredericks Riley Mills
Alyssa Bauer McKenna Geiken Audrey Nawrocki
Lorelai Beebe Gillian Greeder Skylar Nicks
Mariam Ben Said Rya Gubin Addison Niebur
Sydney Bowker Heaven Herman Maya Norgaard
Maddy Chandler Leia Holm Iris Ries
Elayna Christoper Anna Jensen Julia Rotty
Micaela Damico Kayley Johnson Ruby Rotty
Lexi Degree Helayna Kehborn Hannah Schutt
Isabel Ebeling Lily Kummer Malia Slapnicher
Abi Englin Gabi Kurtz Hailee Stapleton
Kaelynn Englin Aubri Lambert Paige Stuart
Rachel Fischer Ella Luskey Alleah Watson
Audrey McNamara
SET LIST: 1: Welcome 2: I’m a Marionette 3: Try 4: It’s My LifeDirector: Zach Diedrich | Assistant Director: Brian Ohnsorg | Arranger: Anita Cracauer | Choreographer: Tara Tober | Set Name: Rescue The Jefferson Jive is in its 21st year of existence and its 20th year of competition as the junior varsity show choir at Jefferson High School in Bloomington, MN. Jive is directed by Zach Diedrich and Brian Ohnsorg, and choreographed by Tara Tober. The group is composed of 22 singers, 9 student band members, and 6 crew members. Jive’s 2022 competition set, RESCUE, is the story of the beauty and light that can come out of hardship. How when we are faced with adversity, we rely on our loved ones to rescue us during hard times, and we come out stronger on the other side. Performers: Mars Aanestad Erin Johnson Nissa French Alexis Abbey Maddie Michaels Jasper Gabrielson Miah Bican Abby O’Bert Clay Jarabec Kylie Borchardt Mia Prahl Maeve King Haley Butzer Jade Russell Jamie Melville Katie Colby Gabrielle Stuart Hazel Collins Bee Thole Crew: Lulu Fonseca Helena Thompson Katie Hatton Ellie Gonzales Clare Koll Caroline Harding Band: Zoey Coval Emily Hawley Cody Anderson Emily Colby Mallory Herron Charlie DeToffol Anna Benjamin Olivia Hindt Gale Eidam Sydney Walworth Molly Jensen Charlie Fischer SET LIST: 1: Wings of Despair (Soloist: Caroline Harding) 2: Nothin’ But Muddy Water (Soloist: Erin Johnson) 3: Rescue (Soloists: Emily Hawley and Jade Russell) 4: Broken Wings (Soloist: Mallory Herron) 5: Everybody Rejoice (Soloist: Maddie Michaels)
Directors: Amy Hanson and Kelli Martin | Assistant Director: Autumn Keller | Costume Designer: Renee Jandt | Choreographer: Kyle Brauer | Set Name: Abba Tribute This year’s show is a tribute to Abba’s wonderful & fun music that was used for the hit musical, Mamma Mia! “We had a Dream” to return to a normal competitive show choir season and are grateful to be competing at Viterbo, New London, Bloomington Kennedy, Eau Claire Memorial, La Crosse Logan & Hastings. We’d like to dedicate our show to our wonderful Mamma’s and to all of our fans who love Abba as much as we do! Good luck to all show choirs this year! Performers: Emma Harman Abi Koch Kaylee Curran Asher Helgerson Madison MacRogers Anja Clauson Keayarah Kelly Arin Miller Kate Holm Grace Peterson Madeline Parr Hannah Reischl Band: Reagan Rossler Ella Siegersma Shiwa Xiong Molly Roberts Grace Waldhart Ben Bakkum Aspen Sage Maddie Carlaw Josh Horman Hailee Thiel Haley Chandler Danica Brenengen Amanda Vick Zoe Coder Ben Hanson Matilda Vidal Aly Cvikota Kelli Martin Maria Cannon Mali Hemker Delaney Christianson Rebekah Knudson SET LIST: 1:I Have a Dream 2: Mamma Mia 3: Honey, Honey 4: Does Your Mother Know 5: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! 6: Slipping Through My Fingers 7: Dancing Queen 8: Waterloo
Directors: Nick Oswald & Emma Feldhans | Arrangers: Nick Oswald and Brock Keiper |
Choreographers: Brianna DeMoss, Kevin Chase and Claire Sammons | Set Name: Lucky
Intensity is the treble prep show choir at Ankeny High School. Intensity is comprised of students in grades 9-11 from
Southview Middle School and Ankeny High School and is part of an award-winning, comprehensive vocal music program
in Ankeny. Each year Intensity competes alongside Perpetual Motion and Visual Adrenaline at competitions across Iowa
and the Midwest. This year Intensity’s show tells the story of a girl named Lucky, who strives to become a famous
performer. However, after becoming famous and finding fame isn't everything it’s cracked up to be she has two choices:
stay and continue her glamorous yet unhappy life or give up stardom and go back home. #FreeLucky Intensity would like
to thank the countless parents, volunteers, and supporters who help make each season possible.
Performers: Sherman, Rebekkah Little, Claire Hatch, Miranda
Broussard, Brooklyn Bellaire, Brynne Mulford, Ella Hemphill, Angelina
Christensen, Lucy Bovee, Ellie Russell, Summer Hemphill, Dominic
Dautremont, Sophia Buch, Grace Smith, Lauren Heuton, Charles
Dietrich, Ingrid Drew, Eva Spoelstra, Paige Karnes, Jaylee
Enright, Avery Drew, Presley Tagliareni, Erica Pottratz, Atticus
Freese, Audrey Ethington, Emma Teno, Megan Scoular, Luke
Froelich, Jamie Gade, Evee Traynor, Serena Stratton, Abby
Huegel, Evelyn Gifford, Ava Vogel, Madi Van Thomme, Adam
Hyman, Corinne Hallengren, Chloe Watson, Kylie
Halsne, Brinna Band:
Jero, Clara Wu, Vivian
Hanley, Susan Bovee, Ethan
McCarn, Hillary Crew:
Harker, Zuri Brandhorst, Kaylie
McDowell, Ainslee Megan Cowles
Hatch, Leah Davis, Daniel
Monteverde, Richzzi Eos Gustafson
Hoxeng, Alexis Forrester, Sam
Pence, Abri Mackenzie Halbur
Kerrigan, Amelie Freese, Clara
Pietruszynski, Anna Jillian Stroud
Andre Valdez
SET LIST: 1: I’m A Star / On Broadway (Soloist: Ingrid Dietrich) 2: Don’t Stop Believin’ / Everybody’s Girl 3: Lucky 4: Britney / From Now On
(Soloists: Alex Hoxeng, Eva Drew, Paige Spoelstra and Leah Hatch)Director: Rachael Demaree | Arrangers: Brock Keiper and Jeremy Landig | Choreographers: Matt Watson,
Ben Eklund, and Melissa Eklund | Set Name: We Want the Airwaves Back
Ovation is the junior varsity show choir at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ovation is one of six ensembles in
Jefferson’s choral music program. Its members also participate in Bella Voce, Varsity Singers, Amabile Singers, and
Meistersingers. Their 2022 competition season includes Linn-Mar High School’s “Supernova,” Bloomington Kennedy
High School’s “Bloomington Gold,” Norwalk High School’s “Norwalk Nexus,” North Polk High School’s “Comet
Sensation,” and Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School’s “Raise the Roof.” In March, Ovation and West Side Delegation,
Jefferson’s varsity show choir, will host the 37th Annual Jefferson Show Choir Invitational.
Performers: Chloe Jackson Molly Swartzendruber Zach Smith Crew:
Mason Akers Marilena Jacobs Samantha White Trumpet: Hailey Blackford
Alec Aschenbrenner Jillian Jacobus Lexus Wilson Bean Chloe Anderson McCain Clark
Raven Babberl Kendra Johnson Bethany Young Ben Goudy Wynema Downer
Addison Brody Hayden Jordan Caitlin Zuercher Kristen Rosauer Alyssa Grant
Gabriella Butler Grace Jungling Elizabeth Jones Bryan Kisling
Pharoah Carr Sarah Jungling Band: Ethan Canton Georgia Loskill
Kelly Morgan Lilly McIlvanie
Landon Clinton Finlay Kelley Jude Biwer
Alijah Hardy Kayla Nordman
Chance Cook Tava Kimbrough Kaitlyn deBlois
Sydney Proctor Nico Panosh
Lucas Downer Reilly Kuennen Ben Drzycimski
Andrew Olsen Evelyn Purifoy
Jacob Eilders Keon Lewis Evan Solberg
Austin Deal William Reed
Addie Fisher William McVay II Sylvia Sutton
Anna Fultz Mason Sanders
DaeLise Fleetwood Estephany Perez Dietrich Purifoy
Olivia Proctor Olivia White
Rylee Gibson Cale Pilkington Paige Morgan
Jocelyn Loveless
Giftee Gonpue Emma Reed Thursday Peterson
Alexis Hobert
SET LIST: 1: Born for This 2: Easy Money (Soloist: Mason Akers) 3: Heart of Stone (Soloists: Chloe Jackson and Sarah Jungling) 4: Could Have Been
Me (Soloists: Grace Jungling, William McVay II and Bethany Young) 5: Hazy Shade of WinterDirector: Rachael Demaree | Arrangers: Brock Keiper and Jeremy Landig | Choreographers: Matt Watson,
Ben Eklund, and Melissa Eklund
The Current, Waconia High School’s high voltage show choir, under the direction of Mr. Kevin Barnard, and Assistant
Director Ms. Caitlyn Engler,, is in her seventeenth competitive season. Highlights from past years include capturing
several championship titles throughout the Midwest, best costumes award and best band award. They are accompanied
by the amazing band known as “WATT.” This year The Current will be performing in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South
Dakota and Nebraska. Choreographed by Kevin Chase, The Current will be performing the songs, Hold On/Dreams, Long
Train Runnin’, I See Stars and Don’t Stop Me Now. The Current looks forward to a great performance today, and thanks
family and fans for coming and lending their support.
Performers: Kumpula, Eija Gerber, Noah
Anderson, Emily Larson, Naomi Anderson, Jack
Battis, Sophie Leiner, Kayla
Clark, Mckinsey Lilienthal, Lauren Band:
Doty, Evelyn Matahen, Jana Bergstrom,Matthias
Dressel, Kylee Mielke, Julie Honkomp, Preston
Duarte Perez, Yasmin Paulson, Tessa Hansen, Nora
Ferreira, Gabriella Pinault, Calli Fraser, Anna
Giessen, Mara Price, Mikayla Lynes, Maddie
Goulart, Megan Reyes, Amanda Sweeney, Danny
Graham, Averi Schaefbauer, Kennedy Lehn, Emma-Grace
Hall Brittney Schmaltz, Missy Strei, Noah
Hauschild, Ella Schoenfelder, Sara Ludford, Kaethe
Hayes, Abby Swoboda, Rinn Franke, Ashley
Holm, Kyja Willard, Natalie Shanklin, Kilian
Hughes, Hannah Youngdahl, Ellen James, Jaxon
Kerber, Claire Jack Carlson Langer, Nathan
Klitzke, Hailey Hinz, Sty Machtemes, Mason
Kroells, Madison Lessard, Parker Thayer, Winston
Kuerschner, Katja Lewin, Robert
Lilly, Luke
SET LIST: 1:Hold On / Dreams 2: Long Train Runnin’ 3: I See Stars 4: Don’t Stop Me NowDirectors: Adam Brown and Emma Feldhans | Arrangers: Brock Keiper, Tyler Henderson and Connor
Koppin | Choreographer: Kevin Chase | Set Name: Escaping a Nightmare
Perpetual Motion is the mixed prep show choir at Ankeny High School in Ankeny, Iowa. PM is composed of
students in grades 9-12 from Southview Middle School and Ankeny High School, and is part of an award -
winning, comprehensive vocal music program in Ankeny. Perpetual Motion 2022 consists of over 60
singers/dancers, 20 band members, and 10 crew members. PM is proud to introduce their 2022 set “Escaping
a Nightmare”, which tells the story of a girl who finds herself trapped in a dream that morphs into a
nightmare. The set includes Hallucinations, Nightmare, MLK/Unsteady, Wake Up, and Escape. The PM would
like to thank the countless parents, volunteers, and supporters who make all of this possible. Perpetual
Motion is directed by Adam Brown and Emma Feldhans and is choreographed by Kevin Chase. Perpetual
Motion is excited to share the stage with so many amazing groups today, and would like to wish all
performers the best of luck!
Performers: Gigi Harding Kayla Pocernich Janna Youngquist Ethan Skow
Ellie Albert Will Harms Landon Pote Julian Zubradt Scott Kruse
Elise Allen Miranda Hatch Atticus Pottratz
Dominic Hemphill Zach Riley Band: Crew:
Nicholas Ambrosecchia
Charles Heuton Nicholas Robie Ale Cabello Anna Van Der Weide,
Chloe Andersen
Zach Jensen Liv Routson Charlie Christenson Genevieve Pietruszynski,
Lucas Bellis
Rece Johnson Ava Sammons Kaylie Brandhorst Mackenzie Halbur, Jillian
Rhianna Broeker
Andrew Kaprich Jacynda Santiago, Spencer Paige Ford Stroud, Megan Cowles,
Blake Broussard
Quinn Kelly Shipley, Emmett Clara Freese Andre Valdez.
Amelia Brown
Madalyn Kolb Sipes, Gabe Smith Evan St. Clair
Jemma Bullock
Nile Kutz Joshua Spencer Evelyn Huegel
Sam Downing
Marisa Larson-Minar Jordan Stone Davis Albaugh
Alexa Emry Braden Thomas
Sydney Madetzke Sam Forrester
Elijah Feldhans
Lilyan McCracken Ryan Tomlinson Angelina Hemphill
Sydney Ford
Chloe McGrath Elijah Traynor Cadence Hughes
Jenna Freeseman Ava Mesenbrink Lauren Van Den Baard Audrey Freese
Miranda Geest Autumn Mulford Hannah Wehofer Aidan Skow
Morgan Gholson Trent Paugh Ellen Wieczorek Adam Van Thomme
Eos Gustafson Payten Pierce Sarah Wieczorek Annika Dagel
Kara Hagedorn Maya Pilcher Julius Wiegand
SET LIST: 1: MLK/Hallucinations 2: Nightmare (Soloist: Sarah Wieczorek) 3: MLK/Unsteady (Soloist: Sarah Wieczorek) 4: Wake Up (Soloists: Nicholas
Robie, Autumn Mulford and Janna Youngquist 5: Escape (Soloist: Sarah Wieczorek)Director: Aurora Krajnikconde | Assistant Directors: Katherine Rapacz and Hailey Monreal | Band Director:
Kate Rosenberger | Choreographer: Kyle Aiden | Set Name: Life of the Party
Old Abe Show Choir is the top auditioned show choir from Eau Claire Memorial High School. This year,
Old Abe Show Choir decided to celebrate the ability to return to show choir in person by having the
theme of “Life of the Party.” The choir is under the direction of Aurora Krajnikconde
(Cry-nih-cone-day), with assistant directors Hailey Monreal (Mun-reel) and Katherine Rapacz
(Ra-pazz). Their choreographer is Kyle Aiden and the show band directors are Alex Mazur (May-zure)
and Kate Rosenberg. Old Abe Show Choir hopes all of the show choirs here today enjoy their show choir
season!
Performers: Lauren Anderson
Alex Jones Becca Bohannon Band:
Ian Kanz Addison Eberhardt Gita Anand
Cole Kothbauer Carissa Grace Esme Olstadt
Eddie Falbo
Aaron LaNou Hailey Johnson
Oscar Vlcek
Max LaNou Emilee Lanners
Emily Price
Ethen Loasching Autumn Lemmer Tim Davis
Harper Nordin Elizabeth Lindahl Mackenzie Schwendinger
Greyson Tibbits Nuka Lor Erin Holzinger
Keanan VandenBush Gracie Metcalf Kietra Malone
Joseph Wall Autumn Paul Corrigan Stordahl
Jack Mosher
Logan White Kaitlyn Romack
Emily Ableidinger Brianna Westerberg
SET LIST: 1: I Like to Dance 2: Livin’ It Up On Top/On the Top of the World (soloist: Gracie Metcalf 3: Life of the Party 4: Fallin’/Let’s Get Loud
(Soloists: Alex Jones, Greyson Tibbits, Keanan VandenBush, Becca Bohannon and Lauren Anderson) 5: Can’t Hold Us (soloist: Ethen Loasching)Directors: Amy Hanson and Kelli Martin | Choreographer: Kyle Brauer | Costume Designer: Renee Jandt | Set Name: Stranger Sings The songs in this year’s show are inspired by characters and scenes in the sci-fi Netflix thriller, Stranger Things. As a love letter to the '80s classics that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is set in 1983 Indiana and features a group of mid-western 7th grade boys whose lives are turned “upside down” when one of them vanishes into thin air. As friends, family and local police search for answers, they are drawn supernatural creatures, and one very strange little girl who possesses incredible, mental superpowers of her own! This year, Salem Singsations will be competing at Viterbo, New London, Bloomington Kennedy, Eau Claire Memorial, La Crosse Logan & Hastings. We are so happy to be back to a full competitive schedule this year and wish all other show choirs the best of luck! We missed you! Performers: Natalie Graham Nik Hanson Caitlin Robaczewski Maria Cannon Allie Harman* Jon Iliff Maddie Wright Haley Chandler Emma Harman Jovey Morrison Ben Bakkum Delaney Christianson Keayrah Kelly Will Silbaugh Michael Harding Anja Clauson Abi Koch Shiwa Xiong Payton Demorest Lacy Harper Rebekah Knudson Adam Chandler Nolan Heger Samantha Miller Angelina Lu Zach Clements Anthony Balboa Madeline Parr Madison MacRogers Xavier Davidson Alena Donahue Grace Peterson Rachael Martin Ben Hanson Chandler Sage Hannah Reischl Sydney Martin Orin Schwier Josh Horman Molly Roberts Arin Miller Matthew Stratton Danica Brenengen Reagan Roesler Maddy Olson Blaine Wheeler Kelli Martin Aspen Sage Noelle Zarecki Maxwell Williams Matilda Vidal Isaac Baxter Grace Waldhart Jaidan Cardinal Band: Aly Cvikota Brady Dunnum Molly Ames McKennah Ferguson Corbin Frydenlund Suzie Clements SET LIST: 1: Illusion of Life 2: Beautiful Delirium 3: Songs from Stranger Things: Should I Stay or Should I Go?, Every Breath You Take, Material Girl, Runaway, Ghostbusters, The Never Ending Story, Into the Cataclysmic
Directors: Pat Fagan | Choreographer: Ben and Melissa Eklund | Arranger: Brock Keiper and Pete Eklund |
Band Director: Matthew Nicholson
West Side Delegation is the premiere show choir at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. WSD has been in
existence since 1968, and is one of seven ensembles in Jefferson’s choral music program. Its members also
participate in Bella Voce, Varsity Singers, and Meistersingers. West Side Delegation is under the direction of Patrick
Fagan with choreography by Ben and Melissa Eklund. The band is under the direction of Matthew Nicholson. Their
2022 competition season includes Linn Mars’s“Supernova”, Bloomington Kennedy’s “Bloomington Gold”,
“Norwalk High School’s “Norwalk Nexus”, North Polk’s “Comet Sensation,” and will conclude with Cedar
Rapids Kennedy High School’s “Raise the Roof!” WSD and Ovation are so pleased to be able to host the 37th Annual
Jefferson Show Choir Invitational in March - Thank you all for being here!
Performers: Lexi Hamed Meric Gabrielson Olivia Proctor
Gabi Bernadotte Emma Hindt Caleb Groomes Sydney Proctor
Taylor Burkle Megan Hoge Carl Louvar Dietrich Purifoy
Zach Smith
Layka Cheney Mary Morningstar Tazareyon Wilkins
Evan Solberg
Emily Clemen Gabby Myers
Sylvia Sutton
Kaylee Fields Ava Olsen Band:
Kaydance Laughridge Mikayla Page Chloe Anderson Crew:
Addy Loomer Jeimy Panduro-Orellana Jude Biwer Emerson Collins
Kwincee Meier Abbi Smith Ethan Canton Wynema Downer
Ava Miles Tyler Brueggemeyer Austin Deal Jacob Eilders
Cade Chism Alyssa Grant
Natalie O’Shea Kaitlyn deBlois
Emilia Gray-Cottrell
Anya Poggenklass Colton Chism Anna Fultz Bryan Kisling
Evelyn Purifoy McCain Clark Ben Goudy Finlay Kelley
Kristen Rosauer Jace Coberly Alijah Hardy Georgia Loskill
Caitlyn Schooley Tim Darrow Elizabeth Jones Kayla Nordman
Lexi Suter Ben Drzycimski Sarah Jungling Nico Panosh
Tate Kuennen William Reed
Amanda Beckett Mallori Kinney
Mason Sanders
Wrigley Brody Aiden Osborn Jocelyn Loveless
Olivia White
Emerson Cruse Eli Roberts Kelly Morgan
Savannah Erger Payton Roberts Andrew Olsen
McKenna Felton Bryce Bender Thursday Peterson
SET LIST: 1: Colorful 2: Since You’ve Been Gone 3: Enough for Your 4: Take Me to the Pilot / Paper Airplane 5: More FeelsDirectors: Brian Ohnsorg | Assistant Directors: Katie Peroutka and Zach Diedrich | Choreographers: Randy
Sage and Ellie Jordan | Arranger: Anita Cracauer | Set Name: Interstellar
Entering it’s 29th year of competition, Connection is the varsity show choir from Jefferson High School in
Bloomington, Minnesota. Connection is directed by Brian Ohnsorg, assisted by Katie Peroutka and Zach
Diedrich, and choreographed by Randy Sage and Ellie Jordan. The group is composed of 46 singers, 9 student
band members and 6 crew members. This year the group will compete in five local competitions.
Connection’s 2022 competition set, INTERSTELLAR, is about a journey to space and back. Quite timely as the
reality of civilian space travel has become a reality just within the last year.
Performers: Katie Hatton Maddy Stross Crew:
Hannah Becker Clare Koll Skylar Strudwick Alexis Abbey
Anna Benjamin Ronanon Koll Nick Sventek Miah Bican
Aedan Bertrand Andrew Kramer Tina Timm Kylie Borchardt
Abagail Brar Clayton Larsen Hogan Vaupel Katie Colby
Ruby Burns Brooke Neeser SummerAnn Walker Hazel Collins
Livi Busch Bridget Neeser Sydney Walworth Emily Hawley
Elias Caspari Ethan Nelson Mallory Herron
Emily Colby Band: Molly Jensen
Ginny Ogaard
Cody Anderson
Zoey Coval Kevin Ogaard
Charlie DeToffol
Ben Dockerty Gace Pederson
Gale Eidam
Ella Doyle Grace Phan
Charlie Fischer
Elena Dunagan Abby Post
Nissa French
Zoey Edeburn Sage Rippiebakke
Jasper Gabrielson
Andy Eidam Quintin Rippiebakke
Clay Jarabec
Erin Eikaas Patty Rynda
Maeve King
Bella Firnstahl Urban Sauer-Hudoba
Jamie Melville
Abby Galvin Ryan Seaver
Solomon Grueschow Liv Squires
Lily Hansen Joey Stedman
SET LIST: 1: Ignition 2: Meteorite 3: Stars 4: Gravity-Rocketman 5: Back to Our Home (Featured soloists: Joey Stedman, Solomon Grueschow, Grace
Phan, and Elias CaspariDirectors: Ben J. Waters | Choreographer: Kevin Chase | Arrangers: Brock Keiper & Steve Shanley
Visual Adrenaline is the varsity show choir at Ankeny High School in Ankeny, Iowa. VA is comprised of students in grades
10-12 and is part of an award-winning, comprehensive vocal music program at Ankeny High School. VA 2022 includes 57
singers and dancers, a 20-member show band, and a 6-member crew. VA is proud of its history of past successes which
include many class championships, grand championships, and caption awards for best vocals, choreography, and band.
They look forward to continuing to build that tradition by proudly presenting their 2022 competition show which
includes: “Made of Stone,” “Happy Medley,” “Heal Their Hearts/Freedom,” “Calling All Hearts/You Should Be
Dancing,” and “Burnin’ Disco Medley.” VA thanks the many parents, volunteers, and supporters who made today’s
performance possible. VA is directed by Ben Walters and is choreographed by Kevin Chase. They are excited to share the
stage with so many excellent ensembles today and wish all groups performing the best of luck!
Performers:
Ava Little Aaron Woods
Chelsea Aboagye
Ryan Maire Noah Yeager
Laura Abrahamson
Mallorie McGuire
Nicole Bellis
Megan McGuire Band:
Jesse Bentley
Alex Meier Anna Van Der Weide
Abigail Bielecki Abby Stratton
Eli Miller
Victoria Bina Lauren Rolling
Grace Miner
Ethan Bovee Emma Heine
Grant Miner Daniel Davis
Lily Bretthauer
Sydney Moberg Paige Ford
Jonathan Carey
Kate Moir Clara Freese
Emma Caruso Carter Danielson
Kyle Monteverde
Nicole Casady Natalie Phillips Andrew Kaprich
Vanessa Coglizer Genevieve Pietruszynski Davis Albaugh
Taitum Coyle Cadence Hughes
Elisabeth Poock
Carson Doss Audrey Freese
Isabella Pote Jaylee Karnes
Aidan Farrell Jocelyn Riley Royce Tuel
James Foreman Luke Robie Morgan Gholson
Gabrielle Fox Blake Schumacher Charles Heuton
Noah Fox Vivian Wu
Luke Scoular
Tyler Gerth Annika Dagel
Emma Shanks Ethan Skow
Alyssa Gonnerman Aiden Skow Scott Kruse
Josiah Goodlett Rich Dewein
Evan St. Clair
Brendan Grant
Sydney Stover
Mary Hanley Crew:
Angelina Hemphill Drew Taylor
Mackenzie Halbur
Rachel Hoover Adam Van Thomme Jillian Stroud
Sam Hostetter Gabe Wagner Megan Cowles
Natalie Jasso Kylie Watson Andre Valdez
Sydney Weaverling Jemma Bullock
Darby Lee
Amelia Enskat
SET LIST: 1:Made of Stone (soloist: Kyle Monteverde) 2: Happy Medley (soloist: Abigail Bielecki 3: Heal Their Hearts/Freedon (soloist: Grant Miller)
4: Burnin’ Disco Medley (soloist: Natalie Jasso)Directors: Luke Warren and Jen Fox | Band Director: Jake Bohlken
Riverside Company is entering its 25th year as a competitive show choir and their 5th year under the direction
of Luke Warren. There are over 80 students involved as singer/dancers, instrumentalists, and crew who come
together as one to create music. This year Riverside Company will be performing at Lacrosse Central;
Bloomington Kennedy; Bettendorf, IA; North St. Paul and Totino-Grace, MN. Riverside Company would like
to thank their parents, friends, and community for being so supportive! They are excited to perform for you
today and you enjoy a beautiful Saturday in the Park!
Performers: Band:
Sophia Anderson
Henry Ascheman Owen Bakker
Nina Birt
Nathan Barker Ethan Bernt
Taylor Borash
Abidin Bektas Katie Borash
Hope Davis
Derek Brooks Ashley Caballero
Lara Deshler
Jager Braebec Peyton Cater
Emma Dinndorf
Keros Chavez Adam Christie
Abby Doffing
John Destross Amber Dawson
Lily Doffing Brody Hampl
Carlie Dressely Nick Endres
Jared Hanson Cheyanne Jordan
Amy Duer Anna Jensen
Christian Hedin
Emma Hagen Ellie Klingner
Conner Larson
Ella Kimmen Sunshyne Lewis
Max Langley
Amber Keller Ryan Lindner
Zach Mangen
Katelynn Krey Caleb Olson
Charles Makowske
Brita Lawrence Dani Perez
Caden Miller
Ava Mahoney Josie Pinke
Caleb Rausch
Emma Mclay Megan Rein
Carter Reimer
Claire Meier Zayne Schmitt Molly Reynolds
Meghan Oseko David Spinks Natasha Spagl
Sidney Ranweiler John Wald
Aiden Sorenson
Lauren Reuter Lucas Sorenson
Rhianna Shick Caleb Teegarden Crew:
Kayla Stenerson Brady Teegarden
Ellie Storkamp Zander Miller
Scott Thorkildson
Olivia Smiley Martin Lau
Gabe Tribe
Andraya Thorkildson Hannah Schutt
Larry Williams
Mckenna Geiken
Alli Wentzler Gavin Hannan
Maya Norgaard
SET LIST: 1: Perfect Day 2: The Chaos Medley 3: Flying 4: Don’t You Worry About a Thing 5: Permission to Happy DanceDirector: Aaron R. Olson | Assistant Director: Tanner Larson | Choreographer: Kevin Chase | Assistant
Choreographer: Alex Schultz | Arrangers: Elmo Zapp and Brock Keiper | Band Director: Aaron R. Olson
“Power Company”, Waconia’s High Voltage Show Choir, is dedicated to bringing powerful, high-energy shows
to our audiences throughout the Midwest and beyond. Power Company and their band, Megawatt are in their
24st year under the direction of Aaron Olson with support from the best creative team including assistant
direction by Tanner Larson, Choreography by Kevin Chase.
This year “Power Company” will travel to: Viterbo College, WI, Sioux Falls, SD, Lincoln, NE, Milton, WI, and
Bloomington, MN and North St. Paul, MN. On February 19th, Power Company and the entire Waconia
Community will host “Star Power,” Waconia’s Premier Show Choir Competition.
We are eternally grateful to belong to a community that supports the arts. The Power Company will be
singing, Virtual Is Where We Live/Alone, Still Breathing, Rescue/Sanctuary, Breakthrough, and Happy Dance/Good
To Be Alive. Thank you to all of our family, friends and fans for supporting us throughout the year. Thanks,
also, to all of YOU for being Show Choir Fans and supporting all of the groups that are performing today!
Performers: Sazdoff, Reilly Volkov, Aleks
Ackermann, Addie Schmidt, Katie Warrington, Toby
Arnita, Audrey Schutte, Kate
Band:
Bitschenauer, Evalyn Stiffler, Madison
Sweeney, Reese
DeMarce, Abby Varble, Sera
Bedford, Grace
Donabauer, Summer Wagener, Faith
Herold, Amelia
* Ess, Elli Zaback, Kaylee Theis, Addison
Hayes, Laura Zimmerman, Lily Tesch, Kendal
* Heinrichs, Breanna Anderson, Jack Markiewicz, Brennan
Heinrichs, Jocelyn Berger, Isaiah Moran, Evan
Conklin, Reier Anderson, Jonathan
Hennes, Kylee
Crowder, Benny Jacobs, Caydra
Kuerschner, Katja Baker, Kieren
DeMarce, Logan
Herold, Annabelle Dillerud, Ryan
Fitch, Peter Miller, Jack
Hughes, Kennedy
Korthals, Lexi Gerber, Noah * Machtemes, Mason
Graham, Jaksyn Ashley Franke
Larson, Jessica
Larson, Miranda * Heuer, Paul
Crew:
* Limoges, Sofia Kiel, Logan
Dressel, Kylie
Lane, Jacob
* Ludford, Kaethe Giessen, Mara
* Langer, Nathan
Makela, Johanna Hayes, Abby
Noble, Lawson
Meier, Audrey Leiner, Kayla
Rector, Ryan Pinault, Calli
Newlin Bellenger, Olivia Swift, Charlie Swoboda, Rinn
Price, Mikayla * Swift, John Wenger, McKenna
Nicholson, Ryann * Thayer, Winston Widmer, Georgia
Tordoff, Elias
SET LIST: 1: Virtual is Where We Live / Alone 2: Still Breathing 3: Rescue / Sanctuary 4: Breakthrough 5: Happy Dance / Good to Be AliveDirector: Brian Brokofsky | Manager: Kaari Kohn | Choreographer: Isaiah Heege | Set Name: Better Days
Valley View Voices is an auditioned middle school show choir from Valley View Middle School in
Bloomington, MN currently in our 11th season. The group this year is made up of 31 6th-8th graders. Valley
View Voices is directed by Brian Brokofsky, managed by Kaari Kohn, and choreographed by Isaiah Heege with
help from Kennedy show choir members Kelly Scott and Nirun Panthaphim. The theme of this year’s set,
Better Days, shows us that although we have not been able to perform much in public the last two years, there
are better days ahead! The set includes “Born to Be Brave”, “Fire”, “Better Days”, and “Awake/Alive”. We are
very excited to be here today to share our show with you!
Performers: Audrey Keenan
Isabella Alamilla Jayden Khan
Ann Marie Arambulo Andrew LeDoux
Mildred Beaty Tai Matonich
Arianna Becker Elliott Miller
Evelynn Becker Jada Miskell
Peyton Bothern Lydia Polzin
Miley Cabrera Sanchez Ida Rikansrud
Lily Church Madelyn Rutten
Kayden Dahn Kaia Stenzinger
Jisselle Davis Mason Thompson
Ben Devos Zion Turner
Mackynzie Ganbaatar Morgan Van Alstine
Anthony Hernandez-Chavero Alexandra Hyde Grace VanDeVere
Gabe Jordan
Luis Yovovi
Noah Jordan
SET LIST: 1: Fire - Arr. Anita Cracauer 2: Better Days - Att. Mac Huff 3: Born to Be Brave - Arr. Mac HuffLoyal Community Supporters Team Leaders:
and Volunteers: Stage Manager: Jake Brunner
Akram Osman, Principal of Kennedy High Technology / Live Stream: Josh
School Fremder, Zach Fremder and Tyler Glick
Jon Anderson, Activities Director of
Kennedy High School Judge's Hospitality: Sarah Burton
Kyle Elbert, Master of Ceremonies Director's and Bus Driver's
Bloomington School District
Hospitality: Nancy Dorsey
Kennedy Choir Boosters, Inc.
Kennedy Choirs Alumni Families Decorations: Lisa List
Kennedy High School Custodial Staff Ticketing Area: Lynn Morales
Kennedy High School Food Service Staff
Print Shop Ushers/Auditorium: Sharon Bryan and
STB Heidi Denysenko
Chick-fil-A Merch Sales: Marya Hultgren and Tami
ABC Catering Olson
Cub Foods
Umbria Pizza
Volunteers: Barb Hartman
Sam’s Club Food: Cindy and Kyle Elbert
Crown Trophy
Scoring: Scott Tincher and Mike List
Rescue Resources: Kris Gensmer, EMT
Atonement Lutheran Church Outdoor Security: Tim Taffe, Mike
Jon Lee Photography Olson & Cory Coughlin
Emma Elbert, Student Nurse
Indoor Security: Jim Graf
Steering Committee:
Program: Cindy Elbert
Chairpersons:
Kris Smallfield and Jenny Taffe Finance: Mike Polzin and Stephanie
Alford
Committee:
Matt Dymoke, Cindy Elbert, Josh Fremder, Room Host Area: Angie Henning and
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