The SDSU Performing Arts Center in Brookings hosted some of South Dakota’s best high school band and choral students Wednesday evening as the “2019 South Dakota Ambassadors of Music” performed their pre-tour performance to a full house and standing ovation.
Hear the last song of the evening:
The students and staff represent every corner of the state. Today the more than 200 students and staff are flying to Europe where they will be performing concerts in Paris, France, Switzerland, Austria, Venice, London, and Germany.
The students and staff will be traveling through Europe for the next two weeks performing their concerts.
Choir directors are Dr. Laura Diddle and Ann Decker. the band directors are Mike Hench, Dan Carlson, and Ryan Stahle.
The tour director is Jerry Letcher.
Students participating from our area include:
Morgan Rathjen- Huron
Julia Blom- James Valley Christian
Kerstyn Fast- James Valley Christian
Andrew Holland- DeSmet
Jordan Rusch- DeSmet
Shelby Hinkle- Highmore/Harrold
Abby Turner- Miller
Lexi Bishop- Wessington Springs
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