VSHS choir member Jacob Bunge named to All-State Chorus for third time

Jacob Bunge, pictured here with his 2012 awards, has been named to All-State Chorus for 3rd time.

Lexi Hicok was honored as an All-State band alternate.

For the third year in a row, the Iowa High School Music Association has chosen Vinton-Shellsburg High School choir member Jacob Bunge for the Iowa All-State Chorus.

Jacob will spend the weekend of Nov. 21-23 in Ames, rehearsing performing with the best high school singers from across the state.

See a complete program HERE.

In addition to Jabob's honor, two other VSHS performers received special recognition. Lexi Hicok made 2nd alternate in the All-State band; Caleb Bendull made 1st alternate in the band.

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JT October 29, 2013, 11:59 pm Great job Jacob!

TW October 30, 2013, 11:33 am It takes a lot of extra effort and work to prepare for the tryouts, so to be recognized is the icing on the cake. Three years chosen for All-State is awesome, Jacob. We are proud of all of you! Congratulations!

jt October 30, 2013, 2:10 pm Congratulations Jacob! Lexi and Caleb, keep working for next year, I know you can achieve it also! This caliber of musician affects all other musicians in a positive way, bringing pride to the department and school district.

EM October 30, 2013, 5:32 pm Congratulations to Lexi and Caleb on being named alternates! Terrific!

HUGE Congrats to Jacob on his third year to the All-State Festival. He and Nick Gardner may be the only students in VSHS history to make All-State ensembles three years in a row.

Congrats to you all!

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