Jeremy Hess is in his first year as Director of Choral Activities at Sioux City East High School, where he conducts the Bass Chorale and Chamber Choir. He is also the director of the varsity mixed show choir, “The Headliners,” and co-director of the all-male 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. Mr. Hess married his wife Mariam in June of 2017, and they are excited to be joining the Sioux City East family.

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.