"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.

2023-2024 OFFERINGS

• Concert Choir (an auditioned curricular choir - SATB grades 10-12)
• Chorale (an auditioned curricular choir - SSA grades 10-12)
• Mixed Chorus (non auditioned, curricular choir - SATB all grade levels)
• Declaration (an auditioned Vocal Jazz Ensemble - SATB grades 10-12)
• Independence (an auditioned A Cappella Pop & Jazz Ensemble - SATB grades 9-12)
• Legacy (an auditioned, competitive show choir - SATB all grade levels)
• Revelry (an auditioned, competitive show choir - SSA 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 and Chorale students are expected to participate in at least one event at 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!