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AMBITION
URBANDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
AMBITION
URBANDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Directors: Chris Conner, Morgan Eadie, Athena Augspurger, Henry Dix, Brooke Huizenga, Porter Kimble, Hallie Mull, Sean Roberts
Choreographer: Mel Dygert
Featuring 52 singers and 12 band members, Ambition is the premiere 7th grade show choir at UMS. Ambition is excited to continue a brand new tradition of excellence with their show “Unbreakable,” which is all about expressing yourself and being unafraid to live your own truth.
SPARK
WAUKEE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPARK
WAUKEE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Director: Jennifer Ghelf
Choreographer: Grace Pechecko
Student Directors: Sydney Butler, Audrey Dix, Asher Ryker, and Neelie Streit
SPARK, the dynamic 7th grade show choir, ignites the stage with the energy and enthusiasm of one hundred talented performers. Directed by Jennifer Ghelf, with choreography by Grace Pechecko, the group delivers captivating performances that showcase not only musical excellence but also the power of teamwork and dedication. Ballad blocking is skillfully guided by Joseph Spiess, ensuring emotional depth in every performance. The SPARK team is further supported by an incredible group of student directors: Sydney Butler, Audrey Dix, Asher Ryker, and Neelie Streit, who bring their passion and leadership to the choir’s rehearsals and performances. SPARK would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brett Gregory and Katie Sullivan for their unwavering support throughout this competitive season. As a proud part of the Waukee tradition of excellence, SPARK continues to shine brightly, demonstrating the commitment, talent, and community spirit that makes this choir truly special.
SUBWOOFERS
RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (OMAHA)
SUBWOOFERS
RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (OMAHA)
Directors: Drew Firkins, Kiley Meleán, Drew Higgins
Choreographer: Drew Firkins
Subwoofers is the JV show choir at Russell Middle School in Omaha, NE. The ensemble is comprised of 62 performers from grades 6-8, and are accompanied by their 13-member all-student band, Wolfbeat. Subwoofers would like to give special thanks to their awesome band, fantastic stage crew, every Russell show choir friend, alumni, parent, and volunteer out in the audience, and their principals (Beth Fink, Brent Snow, and Katie Niemann) for their support. Their 2025 show takes us to the boxing ring where they explore the themes of resiliency and defying expectations. Kids are capable of amazing things, no matter how small. Proudly representing Russell Middle School, directed, arranged, and choreographed by Drew Firkins, assisted by Kiley Meleán and Drew Higgins, lighting design by Devin Tran, please welcome to the stage, Subwoofers!
EN FUEGO
WAUKEE TIMBERLINE SCHOOL
EN FUEGO
WAUKEE TIMBERLINE SCHOOL
Director: Mark Fakler
Associate Director: Katie Sullivan
Student Directors: Rain Hall, Jaren Jernberg, Atiana Pilipovic
Choreographers: Grace Pacheco & Tori Brindis
En Fuego is the 8th grade show choir from Waukee Timberline. Students in this ensemble are active in band, drama, athletics, student leadership, and numerous other activities both in and out of school. En Fuego is choreographed by Grace Pacheco and Tori Brindis, with arrangements by Garrett Breeze, Anita Cracauer, and Brock Keiper. En Fuego is made up of 58 singers, 11 band members, and 10 crew members. They are under the direction of Mark Fakler with student directors Rain Hall, Jaren Jernberg, Atiana Pilipovic and associate director Katie Sullivan.
PIZZAZZ
URBANDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
PIZZAZZ
URBANDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Directors: Holly Ann Russell and Morgan Eadie
Student Directors: Braeden Cox, Brooklyn Hartman, Jaime Neas, Julia Richer
Choreographers: Nick Quamme
Pizzazz is the auditioned 8th grade show choir from Urbandale Middle School made up of 47 singers, 11 band members and 5 high school student directors; They are under the direction of Holly Ann Russell & Morgan Eadie and choreographed by Nick Quamme. Pizzazz is excited to build on the Urbandale Show Choir program's excellence with their 2025 show, "Sunshine Remix", an upbeat blast from the past that is sure to brighten your day.
IGNITION
ANKENY NORTHVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
IGNITION
ANKENY NORTHVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Directors: Sam Thomas & Ryan Orme
Choreographer: Nick Quamme
Northview Middle School is proud to present Ignition, our 8th-grade mixed show choir! This non-auditioned group is made up of 89 singers and dancers, and backed by a 12-member show band, and 3-member crew. Meeting every Tuesday and Friday morning, Ignition provides students with their first show choir experience. Under the direction of Sam Thomas and Ryan Orme, and choreographed by Nick Quamme, this year’s show is all about exploring the unknown paths of life and enjoying every step of the journey. Ignition is thrilled to share their 2025 show: Adventure of a Lifetime.
LEADERS OF THE PACK
RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (OMAHA)
LEADERS OF THE PACK
RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (OMAHA)
Directors: Drew Firkins, Kiley Meleán, Drew Higgins
Choreographer: Braxton Carr, Kail Townsend
Leaders of the Pack is the varsity show choir at Russell Middle School in Omaha, NE. The ensemble is comprised of 59 performers from grades 6-8, and are accompanied by their 13-member all-student band, Wolfbeat. LOT-P would like to give special thanks to their awesome band, fantastic stage crew, every Russell show choir friend, alumni, parent, and volunteer out in the audience, and their principals (Beth Fink, Brent Snow, and Katie Niemann) for their support. Their 2025 production tells the story of a young ballet dancer who absolutely loves performing and pushes herself until she becomes the prima ballerina of her dance company. However, her love of being on stage is soon crushed under the weight of her own perfectionism and high expectations from a judgemental audience. Leaders is directed and arranged by Drew Firkins, with assistance from Kiley Meleán and Drew Higgins, choreography by Braxton Carr and Kail Townsend, and lighting design by Devin Tran. We must learn from her story– we don’t work hard for the approval of others, we work hard for the feeling of being onstage together. It makes us who we are. Welcome to the stage, Leaders of the Pack!
DYNAMITE
ANKENY SOUTHVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
DYNAMITE
ANKENY SOUTHVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Directors: Jill Bjorklund & Nick Oswald
Accompanist: Mary Schmelzer
Choreographers: Kevin Chase & Alex Schultz
Dynamite, from Southview Middle School in Ankeny, Iowa, is proud to be a non-auditioned 8th grade show choir and is the first show choir experience for these students. Dynamite 2025 is comprised of 72 singer/dancers, 21 band members, and 11 crew members. Dynamite's 2025 show reminds us that when life is at it’s darkest and you are tired of being who others want you to be, there are people out there who will accept you for who you are. You don’t have to go through life alone because we are better together! Dynamite is choreographed by Kevin Chase and Alex Schultz, and is directed by Jill Bjorklund and Nick Oswald. Dynamite wants to thank all of the families and fans for their support and encouragement and wishes all performing groups the best of luck tonight and this season!
CHAOS
ANKENY CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
CHAOS
ANKENY CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Directors: Grant Becker
Choreographers: Nick Quamme
Chaos is one of four show choirs at Ankeny Centennial High School. Chaos is composed of 64 singers/dancers and 19 band members in grades 9-12. We are supported by the greatest community and want to recognize them for everything they do. Chaos will travel with the rest of the Centennial Show Choir program this season and cannot wait to bring their show to you. Chaos is choreographed by Nick Quamme, arranged by Steve Shanley, and is under the direction of Grant Becker. They proudly present: Fight or Flight!
INFERNO
WAUKEE TIMBERLINE SCHOOL
INFERNO
WAUKEE TIMBERLINE SCHOOL
Director: Katie Sullivan
Choreographer: Tori Brindis & Peyton Bellman
Student Directors: Colin Gach, Alexis Moore, Vernon Njane, Joel Peterson
Inferno is the 9th grade show choir from Waukee. Students in this ensemble are active in band, drama, athletics, student leadership, and numerous other activities both in and out of school. Inferno is choreographed by Tori Brindis and Peyton Bellman, with arrangements by Garrett Breeze, Anita Cracauer, and Brock Keiper. Inferno is made up of 59 singers, 17 band members, and 4 crew members. They are under the direction of Katie Sullivan, and are assistant directed by Colin Gach, Alexis Moore, Vernon Njane, and Joel Peterson.
ETERNAL RUSH
ANKENY CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
ETERNAL RUSH
ANKENY CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Directors: Emily Battani & Riley Anderson
Assistant Director: Logan Eilers
Choreographers: Lexi Robson & Braxton Carr
Eternal Rush is one of four show choirs in the Ankeny Centennial show choir program. The ensemble is made up of 56 singers and dancers and is supported by a 22-member band. They thank you for their support and wish all performing groups the best! Directed by Emily Battani and Riley Anderson, accompanied by Erin Stoltenberg, and choreographed by Lexi Robson and Braxton Carr, Eternal Rush is proud to present their 2025 competition show, “Gold Rush!”
CHARISMA
IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
CHARISMA
IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Director: Matt Walker
Assistant Director: Sophie Good
Choreographers: Emma Erner, Megan Callahan, Sophie Good
Band: Adam Schaefer
City High’s prep show choir, Charisma, is composed of students who also participate in one of the many choral offerings of the City High vocal music department. With the outstanding support of our City High Combo and Stage Crew, Charisma is excited to present this year's show, “Colorful!”. They are looking forward to an exciting show choir season, and wish all of the groups best of luck!
VORTEX
ANKENY CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
VORTEX
ANKENY CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Directors: Abby Hoshaw, Sam Thomas, Sammy Benda
Choreographers: Lexi Robson & Braxton Carr
Band: Brogan Kearney
Accompanist: Erin Stoltenberg
Vortex is a select varsity treble ensemble consisting of 52 singers and 20 band members. We are so fortunate to have an incredible crew of students and parents that make all the magic happen onstage! Vortex is excited to compete throughout Iowa and Nebraska this year, and we want to wish the best of luck to everyone performing today! Under the direction of Abby Hoshaw, Sam Thomas, Sammy Benda, show band directed by Brogan Kearney, accompanied by Erin Stoltenberg and choreographed by Lexi Robson and Braxton Carr, we are proud to present Vortex 2025: The Vault.
4TH AVE. JAZZ COMPANY
IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
4TH AVE. JAZZ COMPANY
IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Directors: Tyler Hagy, Emma Erner, Sophie Good, Eva Fisk
Choreographers: Lexi Robson, Emma Erner, Megan Callahan
This year marks the 45th season for 4th Ave. Jazz Company at City High! This year, 4th Ave. will attend six competitions. In addition, they will appear locally at the City High Winter and Spring shows, and joint performances with Iowa City West and Liberty High Schools. 4th Ave. is directed by Tyler Hagy, assistant directed by Sophie Good and Emma Erner, choreographed by Lexi Robson and Megan Callahan, and arranged by Steve Shanley, with combo directed by senior Olivia Vande Berg. 4th Ave. is proud to present this year’s show “Masked Memories.” Our precious book of memories is unveiled each year at the annual Masquerade. When the book goes missing, all the memories of the past are lost and conflict ensues. From uncovering the villain's motif, to embracing the idea that you are not defined by your past and can rewrite your story, we tell a tale of redemption, forgiveness, and hope—but does the villain decide this is not how her story goes? And which side will we ultimately choose—clinging to our cherished memories or succumbing to the dark side?
SPECTRUM
ANKENY CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
SPECTRUM
ANKENY CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Director: Caroline Edgeton
Assistant Directors: Logan Eilers & Erin Stoltenberg
Choreographers: Lexi Robson & Braxton Carr
Band: Brogan Kearney
Spectrum is the top Varsity show choir from Ankeny Centennial High School in Ankeny, IA. Composed of 64 singer/dancers, 22 instrumentalists and 10 crew members, students in Spectrum excel in the classroom and in their community. They would like to thank their family members, volunteer organizations, Centennial administrators, assistant directors Logan Eilers and Erin Stoltenberg, and their show band director Brogan Kearney for all they do to support them and make their show possible. Under the direction of Caroline Edgeton, choreographed by Braxton Carr and Lexi Robson, with arrangements by Andrew Jacobson, they proudly present, "My Day Will Come."
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