A place among Iowa’s best.

Twelve Southeast Polk High School musicians have earned selection to the 2026 Iowa All-State Music Festival, one of the highest honors available to Iowa high school musicians.

Eight students were selected for All-State Band or Orchestra, and four were selected for All-State Chorus. An additional two students earned recognition as Band alternates.

All-State selections recognize students who demonstrate exceptional musical ability through a competitive audition process, placing them among the top high school musicians in the state.

2026 All-State Selections

All-State Band

• Jameson Mauss, Euphonium
• Cassie Nolte, Clarinet
• Max Kolsrud, Alto Saxophone
• Sam Kolsrud, French Horn
• Caleb Butterworth, Tenor Saxophone
• Noah Hoffman, Bassoon

All-State Orchestra

• Tabitha Mauss, Oboe
• Abby Bell, Bari Saxophone

All-State Band Alternates

• Natalie Miner, Tuba, 1st Alternate
• Emily Carter, Percussion, 2nd Alternate

All-State Chorus

• Natalie McCulley
• Asher Kelderman
• Aislin Koopman
• Brayden Thomas

The selected musicians will join students from across Iowa for the All-State Music Festival, culminating in a performance at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m.

The festival brings together high school musicians who have demonstrated outstanding skill and musicianship, providing an opportunity to perform alongside peers from across the state.

Congratulations to these Southeast Polk students on an outstanding accomplishment and for representing SEP among Iowa’s best.