October 31, 2026
The Monument
Rapid City, SD


SDMEA is thrilled to welcome Robyn Lana, Founder and Artistic Director Emerita of the Cincinnati Youth Choir, as this year's guest conductor.

Selections:

  • "Hold Fast to Dreams" by Susan LaBarr 

  • "Kusimama" by Jim Papoulis, edited by Sophia Miller 

  • "Los Cristales Turbios" by J. Reese Norris 

  • "Never One Thing" by May Erlewine, arr. Corie Brown

  • "We Dream a Tomorrow" by Mary Goetze

  • "You'll Never Guess What I Saw" by Ruth Watson Henderson"


SDMEA members who submitted auditions for this year's Elementary Honor Choir have been notified via email of the final roster. Congratulations to all! 

EHC 2026 registration checks should be postmarked by Friday, Sept. 4th. The registration fee is $50 per student. Checks should be made out to SDMEA, and only one check per school will be accepted. Please do not mail cash. Mail checks to:

SDMEA c/o Miranda Youngquist
Lawrence Elementary
724 N. Sanborn St.
Canton, SD 57013


Miranda Mack Youngquist, Elementary Honor Choir Chair | miranda.mack@k12.sd.us
Kim Gaul, Elementary Honor Choir Chair-Elect - kim.gaul@k12.sd.us