Choirs at Kennedy

KENNEDY SINGERS is our entry-level, home to students who are new to singing, are working on foundational singing skills, or just don't want to audition for a choir.  (This is the only non-auditioned choir open to grade 9-12 students). As an entry-level choir, we emphasize the basics of choral singing through sectionals, sight-reading, and solo singing opportunities for those that want them, all while having a lot of fun! Kennedy Singers participates in three concerts each year. 

KENNEDY CHORALE is composed of 9-12 grade singers by audition.  Members of Kennedy Chorale perform more complex choral literature while growing as individual and ensemble singers. This ensemble participates in three concerts throughout the year. 

CONCERT CHOIR is composed of 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade mixed voices at Kennedy. Membership is by audition only. Concert Choir performs very high-level mixed choral literature and performs in three concerts. This choir is also featured on the annual Winter Showcase, performing with the Kennedy band and orchestra.

CHAMBER CHOIR is a select ensemble that specializes in music written for smaller choirs from every musical era. Chamber Choir performs at school concerts, assemblies, and many community events each year. The Chamber Choir has a long tradition of performing holiday music to many audiences and performs frequently in the month of December. Membership in this group is by audition only.

MOONLIGHT EXPRESS is a select ensemble of up to 16 voices focusing on vocal jazz and contemporary music. Moonlight regularly performs at school and community events in addition to educational jazz festivals and workshops. Moonlight has a proud history of success, including a 10+ year string of selections as a finalist for the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships. Membership in this group is by audition only.

ECLIPSE is our junior varsity vocal jazz ensemble!  Singers in Eclipse perform everywhere Moonlight Express performs!

PROTEGE is our prep (JV) show choir at Kennedy. Members are 9th-12th-grade singers in Kennedy Chorale. Protege is our intermediate-level show choir and competes extensively during the winter show choir competition season. Membership in Kennedy Chorale and an audition are required for enrollment.

HAPPINESS, INC. is the flagship, varsity level show choir at Kennedy High School. Formed with the opening of Kennedy in the fall of 1967, it is the oldest show choir west of the Mississippi River. Happiness participates in a full schedule of holiday and spring appearances, performing for school events and competing in show choir events throughout Iowa and the midwest. Happiness competes nationally every other year at Show Choir Nationals in Nashville, TN and has been named Grand Champion of the event. The group is directed by Storm Ziegler, choreographed by Lexi Robson Bugelwicz and Randy Sage. Membership in Concert Choir and an audition are required for enrollment.