Opportunities

9th-12th 

All-State Choir and Orchestra

1,000 students from all around the state participate in the All-State Choir and Orchestra that is open to all High School students that are in choir to audition in their respected parts.  Audition will be held to place the top two ladies and two men to represent Parker School at the state event.  Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 11th at 4 p.m.  There will be a sign-up for auditions outside the gym doors on Friday, September 26th. (First come, first served to sign up)  Alternates will also be chosen as back-ups just in case the main Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and or Bass students’ chosen are not able to make the main event. The concert will be held in Rapid City, October 28th-29th  this school year.  A clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 4th to help the students get acquainted with the music as well as getting to know others from the region.

10th and 11th 

Senior Honor Choir (Sophomores and Juniors Only)

This elite choir is an auditioned choir that meets in the summer on the campus of a state university.  In February/March auditions ($15.00) consist of tonal memory, a patriotic piece, written test, solo piece, and sight reading.  The South Dakota High School Honors Choir is a unique experience that draws 150 auditioned high school students together for a week of intensive singing at a choral camp under the direction of a respected choral conductor, culminating in a presentation of choral works representing the finest works of western art.  If auditioned and do make Senior Honor Choir, the cost is $375.00 for the camp/week. 

9th-12th

Solo/Small Ensemble Contest

This year, solo/small ensemble contest will take place on Wednesday, February 11th at Vermillion.  This allows the student(s) to showcase an appropriate piece by singing a solo, duet, trio, quartet, and more in front of a judge and be critiqued.  This gives a chance for the student(s) to show growth and voice development outside of the realm of a choir and show the gifts and talents to another judge outside of Parker.  The student(s) is responsible for memorizing a cultural piece that is approved by the music director and given guidance and vision of the piece with the music director over time leading up to the performance date.  

BEC Honor Choir (Third Monday in October)

9 schools from around the area join together to sing for a concert to better prepare for the year ahead.  

5th-8th Vocal Solo Contest with Viborg-Hurley School

Usually held in late April/early May to help those develop their voices for the future with an artistic piece.