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November 11, 2026
Maine South Students Earn Spots in 2027 ACDA National Honor Choirs

A grid of ten individual headshots of students followed by a logo for the ACDA Singing Through The Ages conference in Minneapolis, March 7–10, 2027.Maine South High School is proud to announce that ten student vocalists have earned placement by competitive audition into the 2027 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Honor Choirs. 

The National Honor Choir is a prestigious, audition-based national recognition sponsored by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Students from across the country submit auditions for the opportunity to be selected to participate in these exceptional ensembles. Those chosen come together to rehearse and perform challenging choral repertoire under the direction of nationally recognized conductors, representing some of the finest young vocal talent in the country. Selection is an incredible achievement that recognizes students’ musical ability, dedication, and artistry. 

The performance will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on March 10, 2027 in Minneapolis, MN. The Maine South Fine Arts faculty and community are incredibly proud of these talented student singers and Choral Director Matthew Hanes for their commitment to excellence in the arts. 

The students representing Maine South High School in the ACDA Honors Choirs are:

 

7-9 Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass (SATB) Chorus

Thomas Moriello (9th grade) – Tenor 

 

10-12 SATB Chorus

Syd Spychalski (11th grade) – Tenor I

Anastasiia Strokova (11th grade) – Soprano II 

 

10-12 Soprano/Soprano/Alto/Alto (SSAA) Chorus

Lily Craig (11th grade) – Soprano II

Emma Erickson (12th grade) – Soprano I

Diana Kutynska (10th grade) – Alto II

Andriana Margaris (12th grade) – Soprano II

Alyssa Moriello (11th grade) – Soprano II

Ellie Reuhs (12th grade) – Soprano II 

Evelyn Sampson (11th grade) – Alto I

 

“I am thrilled by the record number of students chosen to represent Maine South in Minneapolis,” says Maine South Choir Director Matthew Hanes. “These students are not only talented but also incredibly dedicated to their own growth and performance. Their experience in the honor ensembles will be a lifelong memory, and what they learn and bring back to our classes will be invaluable.”