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 TJ actively perform throughout the metro DC area 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.

 

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 community. Students in curricular choir may audition for select choirs such as District Chorus, All-State Chorus and Senior Honor Choir.

 

Extracurricular
In addition to curricular choir, the choral department supports student run a cappella groups: Manchoir, Madrigals, Sirens, Service Choir and Show Choir.

 

Director
Currently, the choir is under the direction of Molly Khatcheressian

Contact her at 703-750-8382 for more information.