Prairie Premiere Showchoir Invitational
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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AMAZING TALENT
AMAZING TALENT
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First Place - Middle School Division: Classic Editions, McKinley
Second Place - Middle School Division: Double Time, Excelsior
Third Place - Middle School Division: Ovation, Oak Ridge
Fourth Place - Middle School Division: Eclipse, Regis
Fifth Place - Middle School Division: Ignite, Mazzucelli
Sixth Place - Middle School Division: Neo Classic, Harding
Seventh Place - Middle School Division: Illumination, Franklin
Eighth Place - Middle School Division: Pizzazz, Regis
Outstanding Visuals - Middle School: Classic Edition, McKinley
Outstanding Vocals - Middle School: Classic Edition, McKinley
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First Place - Treble Prep Division: Hi-Style, Linn-Mar HS
Second Place - Treble Prep Division: Protege, Kennedy HS
Third Place - Treble Prep Division: Impact, Liberty HS
First Place - Mixed Prep Division: In Step, Linn-Mar HS
Second Place - Mixed Prep Division: Jubilation Inc, Benton County HS
Outstanding Soloist (2) - Treble/Mixed Prep Divisions: Protege, Kennedy HS & Impact, Liberty HS
Outstanding Band - Protege, Kennedy HS
Outstanding Vocals - Treble/Mixed Prep Divisions: In Step, Linn-Mar HS
Outstanding Visuals - Treble/Mixed Prep Divisions: In Step, Linn-Mar HS
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Outstanding Vocals: 10th Street Edition, Linn-Mar HS
Outstanding Visuals: 10th Street Edition, Linn-Mar HS
Grand Champion: 10th Street Edition, Linn-Mar HS
1st Runner-Up: Friend de Coup, Mitchell HS
2nd Runner-Up: Happiness, Inc, CR Kennedy HS
3rd Runner-Up: Storm, Liberty HS
4th Runner-Up: In Step, Linn-Mar HS
5th Runner-Up: Impulse, Wahlert Catholic HS
Thanks to all the 100’s of volunteers and staff who made this a very successful fundraising event!
Premiere Steering Committee: Chair: Nikki Ott —- Operations: Katie Taylor, Rich Schwertfeger —- Cafe and Concessions: Marisa Inzerello, Brandi Koopman —- Volunteer: Deana Berg, Heather Carrizales —- Hospitality: Denise Smith, Frank Bowman —- Program Design: Heather Niec —- Signs and Decorations: Megan Hughes, Molly Rausch —- Treasurer: Brad Koch
Prairie Show Choir Costumes: Katie LaBonde-Lead, Sara Olmstead, Michelle Roehl, Erin Kissel, Cera Wilkins, Abby HoltKamp, Jody Decker, Jessica Musil, Gretchen Dennis
Prairie Show Choir Set: Steve Tolly-Lead, Jeff Holtkamp, Doug McDonnell, Lee Ott, Nikki Ott, Laura Till
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The Ambassadors Show Ensemble is the premier show choir for Prairie High School and is part of a comprehensive choral program. The Ambassadors is one of three show choirs at Prairie High School, and its members also participate in at least one of Prairie’s other curricular choirs. In its 15th year under the direction of Justin Sands with the assistance of Grace Huber and instrumental direction by Kent Keating, the 2026 competition season includes appearances at Linn Mar’s “Supernova,” Johnston’s “Showzam,” “The King City Classic” in Tupelo, Mississippi, Indianola’s “Ascension,” and Liberty’s “Storm The Stage.” Additionally, they are proud to host Premiere - The Prairie Show Choir Invitational each year. With choreography by Stephen Todd and arrangements by John Burlace, The Ambassadors are excited to perform for you, and they wish every group the best of luck!
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Focal Point is Prairie High School’s prep show choir and is part of Prairie’s comprehensive choral program. Focal Point is one of three show choirs at Prairie High School, and its members also participate in Concert Choir, Ad Lucem or Concert Chorale. Focal Point is under the direction of Grace Huber, with the assistance of Justin Sands and instrumental direction by Kent Keating. The group is choreographed by Anne Chapman and Chad Alexander. Focal Point’s 2026 competition season includes Linn-Mar Supernova, Johnston Showzam, Indianola Ascension, and Liberty Storm the Stage. They are so excited to be hosting you today, and wish every group performing the best of luck!
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Ignite is Prairie High School’s 9th Grade Show Choir and is part of Prairie’s comprehensive choral program. Ignite is under the direction of Kelsi Giese, with choreography by Shelby and Evan Zukin, and band direction by Kent Keating. The ensemble features soloists Claire Rausch and Talia Tungsiripat. Ignite’s 2025 show “This Moment Matters,” explores the importance of being present, celebrating connection, and recognizing the meaningful moments that shape us. Ignite will compete at their one and only competition this season at Liberty High School’s “Storm the Stage,” and also performs throughout the year at Prairie show choir events.
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Ascension, Prairie Point Middle School's NEW 7th and 8th Grade show choir, is the newest show choir to join the Prairie Show Choir Family. Ascension is made up of 59 very talented, energetic, and well-rounded students. Ascension practices two times per week and works to accommodate its multi-talented members with their evolving schedules, which include juggling show choir with basketball, football, soccer, jazz band, theatre, volleyball, cross country, chess club, archery, OPUS honor choir, and tennis to name just a few. Ascension will be performing two songs from their 3-song show entitled, "Bring Me to Life," with solo vocals from 8th Grader, Navi Jaramillo, and "My Immortal," with solo vocals from an Ascension member to be announced. Under the direction of Daniel Dyrland, with choreography by Anne Chapman, Ascension is excited to perform for you and appreciates all of the love and support given to them by their families and friends here at Prairie.
2026 Premiere – The Prairie Show Choir Invitational is the largest fundraising event for the PRAIRIE MUSIC ASSOCIATION, a non-profit Iowa corporation serving the music programs of the College Community School District. PMA provides volunteer and financial support to both vocal and instrumental programs in grades K-12 throughout the district. No other music booster organization in the state supports all grades throughout an entire school district. We wish to make your visit enjoyable. If you have questions or concerns, please visit our admissions table or a volunteer committee member in a red Premiere shirt. You will find a variety of food and beverages in our cafeteria and snack stops. Please help us maintain our facility by following our policy of no food in performance areas and homerooms. We look forward to a great day of terrific entertainment!
Prairie Music Association Board
President: Rich Schwertfeger
Volunteer Coordinator: Doug Robertson
VP of Donors & Sponsors: Sandy Mostaert
Secretary: Kelli Robertson
Treasurer: Kate Lefebure
401 76th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Website inquiry Contact: prairie.music.association.cr@gmail.com