High School Choir
2026-27
Clinician Terry Crull
Oct. 11 - Regular registration deadline - $5 per audition
Oct. 25 - Registration Deadline (Late #1) - $10 per audition
Nov. 5 - Registration Deadline (Late #2) - $20 per audition
Nov. 7 - Registration Deadline (Late #3) - $30 per audition registered on-site
Nov. 7 - Auditions @ Norton HS
Dec. 5 - Clinic & Concert @ FHSU
All entries are time-stamped in the Central Time Zone.
Late Entry fees must be paid prior to auditioning.
Selected HS Choir participants will incur a $15 participation fee.
State Choir Opt-Out
A new process will be implemented in 2026-27 that will allow teachers to opt-out specific students from being named to the KMEA All-State high school choirs. The opt-out form will be located in the KMEA Members portal and will open Monday, Nov. 16, and close at 11:59:59 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Any student not wanting to be named to KMEA All-State high school choirs must be reported by that time by their sponsoring teacher. Otherwise, any student eligible could be named and incur the Participation Fee.
Welcome all who are new and/or new to the Northwest District. If you have questions please ask.
If you are a new teacher I encourage you to take advantage of our fantastic mentoring program that links you to an
experienced teacher who can help answer questions and guide you through your first year. All
teachers please make sure to check both this website, as well as the state website at
ksmea.org for updates and deadlines.
A new process will be implemented in 2026-27 that will allow teachers to opt-out specific students from being named to the KMEA All-State high school choirs. The opt-out form will be located in the KMEA Members portal and will open Monday, Nov. 16, and close at 11:59:59 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Any student not wanting to be named to KMEA All-State high school choirs must be reported by that time by their sponsoring teacher. Otherwise, any student eligible could be named and incur the Participation Fee.
The regular deadline for online registration is Sunday, October 11. This is for both state and district auditions. You must register online all students who wish to audition (except for on-site entries). Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to audition for District Honor Choir and are also eligible to be selected for the State Choir. I encourage you to register them early, but please make sure you have the correct voice part listed.
Live auditions for State and District Choir will be held on Saturday, November 7, in conjunction with the JH Honor Choir and Band and the High School Jazz Ensemble convention. Please be willing to assist with the process by volunteering to judge, tabulate, or work as a door monitor, or at the registration table. When you turn in your District Choir fees for participants please make sure you include a copy of the invoice. Reminder—to be eligible for KMEA All-State Choirs, students must be in attendance for the entire District Concert at the December convention. If a student leaves early, they will be disqualified for consideration.
The District Convention will be held on Saturday, December 5 at Fort Hays State University. Repertoire for the concert will consist of the audition pieces and additional pieces chosen by the clinician.
Audition Selections
| Treble Voices | Tenor/Bass Voices |
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Hoj Hura Hoj Otmar Mácha SSAA, Alliance Publications Inc. Walk Together Children Moses Hogan SSAATTBB arr. Moses Hogan |
Kde Sú Krávy Moje Hans Schimmerling SATB, Associated Music Pub. Walk Together Children Moses Hogan SSAATTBB arr. Moses Hogan |
Performance Selections
My Very Own
Susan LaBarr
Galaxy Music #1.3490
Shout Glory!
Byron Smith
Gentry Publications #JG2285