The honor choirs will be a part of the IMEA statewide conference at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho

IDACDA is proud to sponsor a middle school choir and elementary choir with IMEA at the Statewide Conference at ISU on February 1-4, 2023. Special thanks to our local directors Max Mendez (past-president), Kerry Calverly (middle school choir chair) and Sarah Davids (elementary choir chair) for making this event happen.

2023 IMEA Choral Reading Session

56 titles for treble voices, TB voices, and mixed ensembles compiled and presented by Sidney Hudson at the 2023 IMEA Choral Reading Session. Click through for demo recordings and links to publishers.

Sarah Davids, Chair
Guest conducted by Dr. Lynn M. Brinckmeyer

Elementary
Honor Choir

4-6th grade singers

View list of finalists

$10 registration fee, $85 participation fee, Overnight lodging is not needed, as this is a one-day event

Kerry Calverley, Chair
Guest conducted by Dr. Matthew Meyers

Middle School
Honor Choir

6-8th grade singers

View list of finalists

$10 registration fee, $125 participation fee, 2 day lodging (coordinate with parent/director/chaperone)

October 19, 2022
  • October 19, 2022

    EXTENDED: Middle School Auditions are due

    Register at https://idacda.org/imeahonorchoir. Middle school singers (6-8th grade) will submit an audio audition.


October 25, 2022
  • October 25, 2022

    Announcing accepted singers

    Teachers and parents will be notified by email on who has been accepted.


November 5, 2022
  • November 5, 2022

    EXTENDED: Elementary nominations are due

    Register at https://idacda.org/imeahonorchoir. Elementary singers (4-6th grade) will be nominated by their teacher.


November 18, 2022
  • November 18, 2022

    Registration and tuition due

    Teachers will please ensure that all registration fees ($10) and tuitions ($85 for elementary, $125 for middle) has been finalized and invoices have been paid.


November 21, 2022
  • November 21, 2022

    Sheet music to be mailed to directors

    Teachers will receive packets over the next couple of days. Teachers should distribute the sheet music to their singers.


February 1, 2023
  • February 1, 2023

    Idaho State University, 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA

    Middle School Honor Choir check-in, sectionals, part checks


February 2, 2023
  • February 2, 2023

    Idaho State University, 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA

    Middle School Honor Choir: Rehearsals


February 3, 2023
  • February 3, 2023

    Idaho State University, 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA

    Elementary Honor Choir: Rehearsals


  • February 3, 2023

    Idaho State University, 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA

    Middle School Honor Choir: Rehearsals


  • February 3, 2023  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center 1002 Sam Nixon Dr, Unit 88, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States

    Dress Rehearsals


  • February 3, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center 1002 Sam Nixon Dr, Unit 88, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States

    Concert

    Tickets for family and friends will be available for purchase at the door. $5 per guest, $20 per family (admits up to 5 guests)