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Iowa Students Earn All-State Music Honors Statewide

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Iowa Students Earn All-State Music Honors Statewide

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High school musicians across Iowa have earned places in the 80th Iowa All-State Music Festival after a competitive statewide audition process that selects about 17% of those who audition. The ensembles include a 276-member band, a 220-member orchestra and a 601-member chorus, with students recognized from schools including Ames, Indianola, Spencer, Okoboji and Spirit Lake. Ames High noted that six students have achieved All-State recognition in each of their four high school years. The selected musicians are scheduled to gather at Iowa State University in Ames for rehearsals and performances.

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