All-State Music Programs, Sights & Sounds

2011 All-State Choir

The 2011 Choir will be directed on Nov. 17-19, 2011, by Dr. Russell Shelley. Dr. Shelley has directed many KCEA All-State Choirs, most recently in 2008 when the Choir was asked to sing at the memorial ceremony for Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll. (More details about the 2008 ceremony and the Choir's ministry can be found here.)

The deadline for receiving audition recordings at the KCEA office is October 28, 2011. Schools are encouraged to refer to their Annual Update for specific recording, rehearsal, and performance details.

The Choir is scheduled to rehearse Nov. 17-18 at Hummelstown and to sing their repertoire at 11:00am and 1:30pm on Nov. 19 in the Capital's main rotunda. The concert is open to the public.

The 2011 Choir's repertoire is as follows:

Ain'-a That Good News     by William Dawson
Deep Waters     by Pepper Choplin
Go and Tell John     by Lloyd Pfautsch
I Know That My Redeemer Lives     by Dan Forrest
I Sing the Mighty Power of God     by David Rasbach
Make a Joyful Noise     by Ron Hamilton
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need     by Mack Wilberg
Now the Green Blade Riseth     by Kevin McChesney
The Lord's My Shepherd     by Lloyd Larson
Thou Art the Glory of Their Strength     by George F. Handel

Sample Programs

Here are some programs from various KCEA All-State Choirs and All-State Bands. The following program files are in PDF format.

Choir Programs

2010 Program - click here

2009 Program - click here

2008 Program - click here

2007 Program - click here

2006 Program - click here

Band Programs

2011 Program - click here

2010 Program - click here

2009 Program - click here

2007 Program - click here

2006 Program - click here

Sample Sights

2010 All-State Band

2011 All-State Choir

Sample Sounds

Here are some sound samples from various KCEA All-State Choirs and All-State Bands. The following sound files are in MP3 format. You must have an appropriate sound program in order to listen to them.

Choir Samples

2007 Choir