39 performance during the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of December. Ladies Lyrica also participates in the Iowa Music Association State Large Group Contest every year.
Extra Opportunities: Besides performing in the large groups, students are able to perform in solos and small ensembles throughout the course of the year. These solos/small ensembles can be performed during two of our concerts: Carols for Kindness and Pops & Pie. Additionally, students can participate in the Iowa Solo & Small Ensemble Contest. Students are judged according to state guidelines during this event. It is a great learning opportunity, and a large percentage of both the choir and band students participate in this contest. Other Opportunities: Iowa All-State Chorus, OPUS (freshmen only) Iowa Wesleyan Honor Choir, University of Northern Iowa Honor Choir, Augustana Honor Choir, Iowa State University Honor Choir, University of Iowa Honor Choir, Iowa Choral Director’s Association Regional Honor Choir.
Fitness & Health Health
Madrigal Choir (open to any grade student, either in Mixed Choir or Ladies’ Lyrica; meets outside the school day) The Mid-Prairie Madrigal Choir is the top select, auditioned choir at Mid-Prairie. Any student enrolled in either Mixed Choir or Ladies’ Lyrica is eligible. It typically has 16 students in it, and is open to any grade student. Auditions are held in the first month of school, and once selected, the students in this choir practice an hour before the school day starts at least twice a week. Students in this choir are expected to go above and beyond, in practicing their music and exhibiting leadership qualities. The major culmination of being in the Madrigal Choir is to be a member of the Royal Court during the Madrigal Dinner (see above under Mixed Choir description). This group also performs at various community events throughout the holiday season, as well as the State Solo & Small Ensemble contest later in the school year.
Physical Education Grade Level: 9-12 Credits: .5 Length: 1 semester Considerations: Students should have shorts, top, socks and shoes. Locks can be purchased in the office. The department honors only doctor's excuses and honest personal reasons for not dressing for PE. Students must provide their own towel. Course Description:
