Gracin Becker, son of Shawn and Nicole Becker of Atkins, and Joel Hacker, son of Matt and Jodi Hacker of Atkins were recently selected for participation in the 37th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival.

Over 2,400 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition. Guest conductors of the choirs include Tami Meiners, Carroll Community School District, 5th & 6th Grade Honor Choir; Thad Wilkins, Mt. Vernon Community Schools, 7th & 8th Grade Bass Clef Honor Choir; Abby Sheppard, Sioux City Community Schools, 7th & 8th Grade Treble Clef Honor Choir; and Matt Walker, Iowa City Community School District,  9th Grade Mixed Honor Choir.

The 2023 Opus Honor Choirs will perform at 4 p.m. November 16th in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center in Ames. The Opus Honor Choir Festival is made possible by the Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc.