By CSC College Relations
CHADRON, Neb. – One hundred forty high school students from 24 schools in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota will attend Chadron State College’s annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3.
CSC Music faculty will conduct vocal and instrumental clinics throughout Feb. 2 and then perform a free concert at 4:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium. The program includes Eric Sammut's Sugaria, a marimba concerto performed by Dr. Rick Puzzo with members of the CSC Music faculty followed by the CSC Faculty Jazz Combo.
On Feb. 3, high school students will continue to rehearse and then perform a final concert at 5 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium.
The Honor Choir of 62 students will be directed by Dr. Joel Schreuder. The Honor Band, consisting of 78 students, will be directed by guest conductor Dr. Lisa Tatum, the Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Lubbock Christian University. Before joining the faculty at LCU in 2022, Tatum taught middle school and high school band in Houston. She is an active clinician and adjudicator for high school bands across the country and hosts a podcast called The Evolving Conductor.