Jeremy Hess is in his fourth year as Director of Choral Activities at Sioux City East High School, where he conducts the Raider Choir and Chamber Choir. He is also the director of the varsity mixed show choir, “The Headliners,” and the tenor-bass show choir, “Entourage.” A native of Columbia, MO, Mr. Hess was blessed with a fantastic succession of vocal music teachers from elementary all the way through high school, all of whom instilled in him a lifelong love of music and singing.

Mr. Hess attended Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, where he received his Bachelor’s in Music and Master’s in Education. Previously, Mr. Hess taught for eight years in Cameron, MO, where he taught grades 5-12 and worked as the director, choreographer, and arranger for the mixed show choir, “Lights Cameron Action,” as well as serving as music director, choreographer, and tech director for the annual musical productions. Outside school, Mr. Hess enjoys swing dancing and tabletop games.

Abby Sheppard is the Associate Director of Choral Activities at Sioux City East, where she conducts the Treble Chorale, Varsity Women’s Choir, and Raider Choir, and is director of the treble show choir, Prestige.