Soprano/Alto Choir


This honor choir opportunity is open to singers currently enrolled under the direction of a KCDA member in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in a junior high, high school, or community choir program in the state of Kansas.

This ensemble performs  as part of the KCDA Summer Convention on July 12, 2024.

2022 Soprano/Alto Choir (pictured above)

Summer 2024 Honor Choir ​Information 

2024 Roster

Event Timeline

May 6, 2024 - Participation Fees Due *$60.00 per student* (postmark deadline)

July 11-12, 2024 – Rehearsals & Performance at 2023 KCDA In-Service Workshop

Please send payment(s) to:

Janie Brokenicky
14270 Liberty Circle
Wamego, KS 66547

Preparation Expectations

  • Mark all five scores with pencil before first rehearsal

  • Learn notes and rhythms using practice tracks

Concert Attire

Wear all black and choose from the following options:

  • long black dress

  • black dress shirt and black skirt (knee-length or longer)

  • black dress shirt and black pants

    ***Do not wear one-shoulder or sleeveless tops***

Important Links:

Practice Tracks

Rehearsal Notes

Director Information Form

Student Information Form

Student Acceptance Packet

Rehearsal and Logistics Schedule (TBA)

 

Soprano/Alto Choir ​Chair:

Amanda Pfenninger
Assistant Professor of Music & Keyboard Studies,
Butler Community College
(785) 639- 2121  

Gretchen Harrison, 2024 Clinician

Gretchen Harrison, National Chairperson for Repertoire and Resources, is a Missouri-born, Kansas-educated, veteran choral educator, conductor and clinician..  Proud to come from a strong choral music heritage, Harrison is the middle generation of a 3-generation ACDA family. She follows in her dad’s footsteps as “teacher-mentor” with joy! She loves a rehearsal based on love, excellence, urgency, laughter, respect, high expectations, silliness and, hopefully, dark chocolate!  Harrison has served ACDA as State Chair for JHMS Repertoire and Standards (KS), as the National Chair for JHMS Repertoire and Standards, then Resources, as the first Youth Choirs Coordinator and, now, as the National Chair. Harrison earned degrees from Wichita State University (BME) and the University of Missouri–Kansas City (MME) and has 60+ additional hours of study. Professionally, Harrison retired after teaching public school middle school choir for 34 years. She is the 2023 recipient of the “Harry Robert Wilson Award”. She is the administrator in the Allegro Choirs of Kansas City community choir program. Harrison is married to a retired band director and mom to two wonderful humans and “Gigi” to a wonderful grandson.  She loves cooking, baking, her dog and reading.