New to LHS Choir?
Whether you’ve been singing in choir for years or you’re thinking about trying choir for the first time, there’s a place for you in the Lincoln High School program.
Which Choir Will I Be In?
Incoming 9th-grade soprano/alto – you will be in Girls Chorale
Incoming 9th-grade tenor/bass – you will be in Cadet Choir
No audition required to be in Girls Chorale or Cadet Choir
Do I Need To Audition?
For Choir – No
To be in a lunchtime ensemble – Yes, the LHS directors will come and listen to you sing in the spring.
Lunch Time Ensemble?
For incoming 9th-graders there are two lunchtime ensembles:
Canto Fratelli: incoming 9th grade tenor/basses
Cantare: incoming 9th grade soprano altos
Do I still get a lunch? YES - you will eat for half the period and sing in the ensemble the other half.
What is Choir at LHS Actually Like?
In Choir at LHS you will:
-Sing a wide variety of music
-Perform in concerts throughout the year
-Meet students from across Lincoln
-Build your voice and musicianship
-Participate in festivals and contest
-Become part of a supportive community
I’ve Never Been In Choir Before.
Can I Still Join?
YES! You do not need previous choir experience to join. We'll teach you what you need to know. You don't need to know how to read music, you don't need to prepare an audition, and you don't need to think of yourself as a "great singer." You just need to be willing to learn and sing with others.
What About My Schedule?
Why Choir?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to audition?
Only for ensembles not to be in Cadet Choir or Girls Chorale
Can I join if I've never been in choir?
YES! 9th grade is the perfect time to start singing.
What if my voice is changing?
No problem, we will coach you through the change.
Can I be in choir and athletics?
Yes, both work well together and do not interfere.
Can I be in band/orchestra AND choir?
Yes, you can be in band and choir or band and orchestra. We have ways to make the schedule work. You may share and go to band one day and choir the next. It IS possible.
Do we have concerts outside the school day?
We have four main concerts per year and three of them are outside of the school day in the evening. Contest is during the school day.
What do we wear for concerts?
For the fall concert you will wear a choir t-shirt (provided by us) and for the other concerts you will wear choir robes.
Are there trips?
There are many opportunities for travel while in choir.
Can freshmen audition for ensembles?
Yes, we will come and audition you in the Spring at your middle school.
Meet the LHS Directors
Mrs. Ferguson – Head Director
kathy.ferguson@k12.sd.us
Mike Bossman – Assistant Director
mike.bossman@k12.sd.us