Middle Level Choir
2023-24
ClinicianKatie Pretz
Katie Pretz currently teaches K-12 Vocal Music at Bluestem Elementary and Bluestem Junior/Senior High School in Leon, KS. Katie has directed the music for both the McPherson Community Theater Summer Stage Camp and the McPherson Community Theater productions. As a performer Mrs. Pretz spent a season singing with the Wichita Grand Opera. She began her teaching career at Abilene Middle School working with choirs, piano and guitar classes, and has since maintained a private studio of voice, piano and guitar students. Katie holds bachelor and master degrees in Music Education.
Important Dates
Sep. 12 - Nomination Deadline
Oct. 27 - Participation Fees due with invoice, $15 per selected participant
Nov. 4 - Late Participation fees due (with invoice), $30 per selected participant
Nov. 4 - Clinic & Concert @ Junction City HS
Nominations
- Entries are submitted in the KMEA Members site
- Each teacher selects their own quartet selection from 7th and 8th grades.
- Each school is allowed to register 1 Soprano, 1 Alto, 1 Tenor, and 1 Bass. Those 4 spots are guaranteed.
- There will be alternates provided by schools to add numbers if we do not receive enough entries.
- It is the expectation that the participating students will have the music learned before they arrive.
Repertoire
City Called Heaven, arr. by Josephine Poelinitz (SATB)Banaha, Soldier Song, Folk Song from Katanga Province (round in 3 voices)
Praise His Holy Name, by Keith Hampton (SAB)
Aurora Borealis, by Amy F. Bernon (3-part mixed)