Marion Powers 2026-2027 Treble Jazz Marion Powers is an award-winning jazz vocalist and educator whose dynamic improvisation, modern arranging style, and sensitive songwriting have earned her recognition nationwide. She is deeply inspired by legendary jazz vocalists such as Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, and Sarah Vaughan. Her artistry has been shaped through mentorships and collaborations with […]
Michael Engelhardt 2026-2027 Mixed Jazz Michael Engelhardt is a multifaceted choral artist whose work blurs the boundaries between the classical canon and contemporary sound. As a composer, conductor, producer, and vocalist based in St. Louis, Engelhardt has earned national recognition for his ability to craft emotionally resonant music that connects with performers and audiences alike. […]
2025-2026 Hotel Information The Colorado All-State Choir festival will be held at the Embassy Suites. Students will be rehearsing in the hotel. Embassy Suites is located across the street from the Convention Center and is close to the 16th Street Mall for meal options. This hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Embassy Suites […]
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The Colorado All State Choir Governing Board and CMEA are pleased to announce auditions for the 2023 Colorado All-State Jazz Choirs. The Colorado All State Choir Conference comprises three auditioned choirs: Mixed Choir (16 members – SATB), Treble Choir (16 members – SSAA), and Tenor/Bass Choir (16 members – TTBB), and is held at the […]
2026-2027 Treble Choir ❖ Jasmine Fripp Jasmine Fripp is a Grammy-nominated music educator, choral director, and advocate for equitable music education. She currently serves as the Director of Choral Activities at Tennessee State University, where she has been widely recognized for revitalizing the university’s choral program with fresh energy and excellence. At TSU, she directs the […]
2026-2027 Mixed Choir ❖ Dr. Jonathan Palant Dr. Jonathan Palant is Associate Dean of the Arts and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Texas at Dallas and is founder and conductor of the Credo Community Choir, a 170-member adult mixed choir, and the Dallas Street Choir, a musical outlet for those affected by homelessness. Dr. Palant […]
2026-2027 Tenor-Bass Choir ❖ Dr. Joshua Oppenheim Dr. Joshua Oppenheim has served as Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at Kansas State University since 2008. Prior to this appointment, he served in a similar capacity on the faculty of the Crane School of Music in New York. He is currently the President-Elect […]
Colorado All State Choir has three choirs; Tenor/Bass, Mixed Choir & Treble Choir. Accepted All State singers are evenly distributed between the two choirs. Students who are accepted a second year are automatically placed in the other choir. Each page below contains director information, literature, practice tracks, and assigned divisi.