Awards

MCHS Vocal Music: A Tradition of Excellence

2019
Carnegie Hall Performance
Choirs of America Nationals

2018
Gold Medalists: World Strides Festival - Chicago

2017
Carnegie Hall Performance
Choirs of America Nationals

2016
American Choral Directors Association
North Central Division Convention Performance

2015
Carnegie Hall Performance
Choirs of America Nationals

2014
“Grand Champion” Heritage Festival – Chicago
Meistersinger Choral Festival, Wartburg College:
Featured Guest Choir

2013
"Invisible Threads"
(Documentary about MCHS Vocal Music)
Broadcast on Public Television
Carnegie Hall
Gold Medalists: New York International Choral Festival
ACDA State Convention Performance

2012
Perfect Score/Grand Champion Heritage Festival – Chicago
Dorian Vocal Festival:
Featured Guest Choir

2011
Lincoln Center
Gold Medalists: New York Choral Festival
ACDA State Convention Performance

2010
56th Annual International Habaneras Festival, Spain
(selected as representatives for North America)
Chamber Choir “First Place” Heritage Festival – Chicago

2009
National Invitational Choral Festival of Gold - New York:
Solo Performance

2008
“Grand Champion” Heritage Festival – Chicago
Recordings of MCHS Concert Choir published in textbook
"The School Choral Program" (GIA Publications)

2007
National Invitational Choral Festival of Gold - New York:
Solo Performance

2006
“Grand Champion” Heritage Festival - Chicago

2005
103rd Annual Saint Olaf Choral Festival:
Featured Guest Choir
Lincoln Center
Gold Medalists: New York Choral Festival
"Grammy Signature School"
National Award Winner

2004
Perfect Score/Grand Champion Heritage Festival – Chicago

2003
Lincoln Center
Gold Medalists: New York Choral Festival

2002
“Outstanding Choral Ensemble” Heritage Festival - Chicago
ACDA Regional Convention Performance

2001
Lincoln Center
Gold Medalists: New York Choral Festival

2000
Five “First Place” Ratings Heritage Festival - Chicago
Luther College Choral Festival:
Featured Guest Choir

1999
The Kennedy Center
National Invitational Choral Festival of Gold: Solo Performance
Performed for Vice President Gore and Prime Minister of Japan
U.S. State Department, Washington D.C.
ACDA State Convention Performance

1998
“Grand Champion” Festival of Choirs USA

1997
95th Annual Saint Olaf Choral Festival:
Featured Guest Choir
ACDA State Convention Performance
Orchestra Hall, Chicago
National Invitational Choral Festival of Gold: Solo Performance

1996
Three “First Place” Awards - Gateway Music Festival

1995
Carnegie Hall – New York

1994
Gustavus Adolphus College Choral Festival:
Featured Guest Choir

1993
Gold Medalists All-American Music Festival - Chicago

1956 - Present
"Superior" Rating at Iowa High School Music Association State Contest