Kara in All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band

Last week Kara was able to participate in the All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band concert in Des Moines. It was a fantastic performance by the top 132 8th grade band students in the state of Iowa.

Here are a few videos from the concert...

"Call of the Prairie" was commissioned for this event and was composed by the conductor Lisa Galvin. It pays tribute to the Ioway Indians, the people for whom Iowa was named.

"Spirit of the Solitary Defender" is about the many moods of the jaguar, including an exciting chase to capture its prey.

"March of the Armed Forces" includes the official songs of 5 branches of the Armed Services and honors service members past and present.

Jenna's Concert

 Dordt had their spring choral ensembles concert last week. Jenna is the accompanist for Chorale, and she was able to accompany them on the organ for the first time. It was a beautiful combination of the choir, organ, and a small group of instruments called "Homeward Bound." If you watch closely, near the end you will catch a few glimpses of Jenna playing the organ. :)

Chorale also sang a really fun gospel piece "City Called Heaven"

They ended with an acapella version of "Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal." Jenna is in the front left corner of the choir.

Combined Chapel Spring 2023

 Our grade school had combined chapel this week with the PR schools from Sioux Falls and Edgerton. The students always look forward to this day, and have a lot of fun together. We are so thankful for our 3 small schools... they are a great blessing!

Here are some videos from the combined chapel service...

Grades K-3 from all 3 schools

Grades 4-8 from all 3 schools

Grades K-8 from all 3 schools