Step 5: Choir-specific Information

2025-2026 Cougar Chorus members

Cougar Chorus is a full-year choir, no audition required, for 10th-12th grade tenors and basses that seeks to develop good vocal techniques through rehearsal and performance experience. The study of music theory, music history, vocal technique, and sight-singing are also incorporated into rehearsals. Repertoire for Cougar Chorus ranges from traditional choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. Attendance is required at the Fall Concert, the Winter Concert and the Happenin’ Concert in the spring. Additional combined rehearsals will also be held outside the school day in preparation for each individual concert.

About the name: Cougar Chorus–along with soprano-alto partner choir, Hornet Chorale–honors the nine-year co-existence (1972-1981) of Edina-East High School (“Hornets”) & Edina-West High School (“Cougars”). Both schools’ contributions still heavily influence our choirs to this day.

 

Director: Scott Lehrke

required dates & Times

Please make note of the following required dates and times on your household calendar.

Additions or changes to this list will be communicated as early as possible.

  1. Tuesday, October 14: Fall Concert (concert at 6:00pm; attendance at 5:30pm)

  2. Tuesday, February 10: Winter Choral Concert (concert at 6:00pm; attendance at 5:30pm)

  3. Monday, March 9 & Tuesday, March 10 (for those interested): Happenin’ special act auditions (time slots between 5:30-8:30pm)

  4. Thursday, April 30: Happenin’ combined rehearsal (7:30-8:25am)

  5. Monday, May 4: Happenin’ combined rehearsal (3:20-4:45pm)

  6. Tuesday, May 5: Happenin’ dress rehearsal (6:30-9:30pm)

  7. Wednesday, May 6: Happenin’ final combined rehearsal (3:20-4:45pm)

  8. Thursday, May 7: Happenin’ concert #1 (concert at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm)

  9. Friday, May 8: Happenin’ concert #2 (concert at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm)

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