2018 All-State High School vocalist

Lydia Saxton, a senior at Lake Mills High School, has attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school vocalists by being selected as a member of the 2018 Iowa All-State Chorus. Students selected for membership in this prestigious ensemble represent the top one percent of Iowa high school vocalists. In addition, Lydia was selected as a solo semi-finalist. Final solo auditions will take place at the festival.
Lydia is the daughter of Linda and Marty Saxton. She is a member of the LMHS chorus and studies under the direction of Linda Saxton. This is the first time in 29 years that a Lake Mills student has achieved this honor three consecutive years, having been accepted into the All-State Chorus in 2016 and 2017, as well.   
The 72nd Iowa All State Festival Concert will take place, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State University campus. Iowa Public Television will record the concert for re-broadcast at 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22. Please see the IPTV website for additional broadcast times. This program is under the auspices of the Iowa High School Music Association and the Iowa Music Educators Association.