"Music is a delightful recreation through life."
                                     —Thomas Jefferson

ABOUT

We are proud to be a part of a very strong tradition of high school singing in the city of Sioux Falls and in the state of South Dakota. Jefferson Choir Department is a place for anyone who loves to sing, to dance, and to be part of the family that we create. Choir will always be a community that is welcoming to all.

2022-2023 OFFERINGS

• Concert Choir (an auditioned curricular choir - SATB grades 10-12)
• Chorale (an auditioned curricular choir - SSA grades 10-12)
  
• Declaration (an auditioned Jazz choir - SATB grades 10-12)
• Independence (an auditioned Jazz choir - SSA grades 10-12)
  
• Aurora (an auditioned Soprano/Alto ensemble - SA all grade levels)
• Cantus (an auditioned Tenor/Bass ensemble - TB all grade levels)
• Legacy (an auditioned, competitive show choir - SATB all grade levels)
• Revelry (an auditioned, competitive show choir - SSA all grade levels)
  
• Mixed Chorus (non auditioned, curricular choir - SATB all grade levels)

Curricular choirs will participate in Large Group Contest each year. All choir students will be given the opportunity to participate in Solo/Small Ensemble Contest. 

Concert Choir will have rotational travel trip every other year and performs at graduation each spring.

The music and theatre departments will work together to produce a musical each spring. 

Optional opportunities that will also be offered:

• All State Chorus (by audition from Concert Choir)
• SD Senior Honor Choir (by audition to any 10-11 grade students)
• SD Junior Honor Choir (by audition to any 9th grade students)
• All State Show Choir (by audition from Show Choirs)

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please feel free to reach out via email: john.parezo@k12.sd.us or rebecca.hiigel@k12.sd.us. Thanks!