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Carrington Today
By the People, for the People
Three Carrington Students Earn Honor Choir Spots
Adeline Beal, Andrew Matt, and Ben Gustafson selected for prestigious North Dakota choirs
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Three students from Carrington High School in North Dakota - Adeline Beal, Andrew Matt, and Ben Gustafson - have been selected to perform with prestigious honor choirs in the state. Beal was chosen for the North Dakota Junior High All-State Mixed Choir, while Matt and Gustafson were nominated by their choir director to sing with the men's Honor Choir.
Why it matters
Making an honor choir is a significant achievement for young musicians, as it recognizes their talent, dedication, and skill. Participation in these elite ensembles provides valuable performance experience and exposure that can help advance a student's musical career.
The details
Beal, Matt, and Gustafson rehearsed with their respective honor choirs for two days before presenting a concert on Saturday, February 7th. Beal was selected for the North Dakota Junior High All-State Mixed Choir through an audition process, while Matt and Gustafson were nominated by their choir director, Annette Hovey, to perform with the men's Honor Choir.
- The honor choir performances took place on Friday, February 6th and Saturday, February 7th, 2026.
- Beal, Matt, and Gustafson were selected for the honor choirs earlier in 2026.
The players
Adeline Beal
A student at Carrington High School who was selected for the North Dakota Junior High All-State Mixed Choir.
Andrew Matt
A student at Carrington High School who was nominated by his choir director to perform with the men's Honor Choir.
Ben Gustafson
A student at Carrington High School who was nominated by his choir director to perform with the men's Honor Choir.
Annette Hovey
The choir director at Carrington High School who nominated Matt and Gustafson for the men's Honor Choir.
The takeaway
This story highlights the musical excellence of students at Carrington High School and the opportunities available to talented young vocalists in North Dakota's honor choir programs.
