Thomas Jefferson

The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology was established in 1985 as the Governor’s Regional School for Science & Technology. The school serves students from Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Fauquier, and Prince William counties. The school offers a demanding college preparatory curriculum with an emphasis on topics in science and technology.

History
Choirs at Thomas Jefferson actively perform throughout Fairfax County, and have participated in national and international festivals. In 1994 the Thomas Jefferson Choral program celebrated the 50th anniversary of the World War II liberation of France in Caen, sister city to Alexandria. The chorus has performed at Carnegie Hall twice: once under the direction of John Rutter, another as an individual performance. In addition, the chours has performed at competitions in locations such as Disney World.

Objective
The choral curriculum at TJHSST emphasizes vocal training, music literacy, and exposure to a variety of musical forms and styles including classical, folk, jazz, and popular music. It also focuses on actively performing for the commmuntiy through Caberet, Musicals, Festival, and Spring Show. Another undertone is sevice to the musical and non-musical community through concerts such as Honor Flight.

Extracurricular
In addition to curricular choir, the choral department supports three student run a cappella groups: Manchoir, Madrigals, and Sirens. It also supports auditioning for select choirs such as District Chorus, All-State Chorus, and Senior Honor Choir.

Director
Currently, the choir is under the direction of Adam Levowitz. Read more about him here.

2009 Spring Show - Summer Daze

Last updated: 1/14/10
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