Two Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn students have been recognized for their vocal abilities. Congratulations are in order for Kate Rodriguez, a 7th Grader, for being selected into the 7/8 Opus Honor Choir, and to Emery Camman for being selected as an alternate into the 9th Grade Opus Honor Choir. The HMS students are directed by Kristi Daggett.
Over 2400 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition.
Guest conductors of the choirs include Tami Meiners, Carroll Community School District, 5th & 6th Grade Honor Choir; Thad Wilkins, Mt. Vernon Community Schools, 7th & 8th Grade Bass Clef Honor Choir; Abby Sheppard, Sioux City Community Schools, 7th & 8th Grade Treble Clef Honor Choir; and Matt Walker, Iowa City Community School District, 9th Grade Mixed Honor Choir.
The 2023 Opus Honor Choirs will perform at 4:00 p.m. November 16th in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center in Ames. The Opus Honor Choir Festival is made possible by the Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc.