2024 All-State Middle Level Chorus

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE ALL-STATE MIDDLE LEVEL CHORUS

What is the All-State Middle Level Chorus?
Students in sixth through eighth grades (whose teachers are NMEA members) are offered a chance to work with acclaimed conductors during even-years of the Nebraska Music Education Association Conference/Clinic. This is a one-day event with the final performance on the Lied Center for Performing Arts main stage. The 2024 All-State Middle Level Chorus will take place on Wednesday, November 20. Auditions will be held in the fall.

Who can attend?

  • Students attending must be registered and attending the school or home school listed on the registration
  • Students must be under the direction of an NMEA member
  • Students must be in the sixth - eighth grades during the 2024-2025 school year
  • The director MUST be registered and attend the Conference with their student(s).
  • If you wish to become a member of this organization visit: www.nafme.org

2024 ALL-STATE MIDDLE LEVEL CHORUS CONDUCTOR

Greg Gilpin is a celebrated ASCAP award-winning choral composer and arranger and a highly respected choral conductor. He is known throughout the United States leading performances at New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center as well as Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. His international appearances include the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, Royal Festival Hall in London, England and Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland. Mr. Gilpin is also a producer and musician in the recording industry and is Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, a distinguished choral publisher.

In 2021, Mr. Gilpin wrote the score for the award-winning short film, “Rosie’s Rescue” and was awarded “Best Score” for this same movie. He also teamed up with well-known opera singer, Angela Brown, and created the world premiere of a thrilling new arrangement of “What Child is This?”, debuted by Ms. Brown and the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir.

Mr. Gilpin is a proud member of ACDA, NAfME, SAG-AFTRA, and is a Life Loyal Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

2024 ALL-STATE MIDDLE LEVEL CHORUS REPERTOIRE

PLEASE NOTE: The program has changed slightly due to conductor request.

TITLE COMPOSER PUBLISHER PARTS
Festival Sanctus John Leavitt Alfred Publishing SAB
Sesere Eeye Traditional Torres Strait Islands Song, arr. Greg Gilpin Alfred Publishing 3-Part Mixed
Ave Maria Jacob Arcadelt, arr. J. Edmund Hughes Pavane Publishing SAB
Windy Nights Robert Louis Stephenson, Cynthia Gray Heritage Music Press 3-Part Mixed
Climbin' Up the Mountain, Children! Spiritual, arr. Rollo Dilworth Hal Leanord Publishing 3-Part Mixed
We Sing! We Rise! We Soar! Greg Gilpin BriLee Music 3-Part Mixed

 

MIDDLE LEVEL CHORUS REPERTOIRE PACKETS

J.W. Pepper has all the music put together in packets for teachers to purchase. Below is the link where you can place your order.

Middle Level Chorus Packets

2024 ALL-STATE MIDDLE LEVEL CHORUS RESULTS

The 2024 All-State Middle Level Chorus has been selected, and the participant list is available to view. Click the link below to view the list.

View the Middle Level Chorus Participants

We look forward to the 2024 All-State performances and the opportunity to work with such dedicated youth from all across our great state!

DIRECTOR INFORMATION

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

DAY OF SCHEDULE

The Middle Level Chorus schedule can also be found on page 2 of the NMEA Conference Schedule. All scheduled times are in Central Time. The schedule is subject to change.

TIME STUDENT SCHEDULE TIME TEACHER SESSIONS
7:15am-8:00am

Middle Level Choir Teacher & Student Check-In - WMB 130 (Teachers will pick up their Conference Registration packets here.)

 7:15am-8:00am Middle Level Choir Teacher & Student Check-In - WMB 130 (Teachers will pick up their Conference Registration packets here.)
8:00am-10:00am Rehearsal - LC Stage 8:45am-9:45am

Roundtable Discussion, Anna Sake & Tom Gerking - LC Steinhart

This session will be repeated in the evening for teachers who are not able to attend during the day.
10:00am-10:30am Break + Snack - LC Orchestra Lobby 9:45am-11:00am Break
10:30am-12:15pm Rehearsal - LC Stage 11:00am-12:00pm

Fostering Belonging & Self-Expression in the Choral Ensemble, Sara Cowan - LC Steinhart

This session will be repeated in the evening for teachers who are not able to attend during the day.
12:15pm-1:00pm Lunch + Change into concert attire - LC Orchestra Lobby    
1:00pm-2:00pm Dress Rehearsal - LC Stage    
2:00pm-2:30pm Restroom break + Transition to Westbrook Music Building    
2:30pm-4:00pm Rehearsal - WMB 119    
4:00pm-4:15pm Restroom break    
4:00pm-5:00pm

Middle Level Concert - LC Stage
(Orchestra performs first)

    
4:15pm-4:30pm Move to Lied - LC Stage Entrance    
5:00pm-5:15pm Dismissal + teacher pick-up - Lied Center    

 

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