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The Middle School choir serves as the "training" choir to ready students for the High School Concert Choir. The goal is to give the students the tools that they need to better their singing and appreciation of arts so they gain knowledge in the area of vocal performance.

Each rehearsal we warm up in order to train the voice. Each vocalise is a training exercise for the voice to expand range, gain flexibility in the voice, train the breathing mechanism, and place the vowels correctly. We also work on posture, diction, and music elements. The students read 2 to 3 part vocal scores and begin singing harmony the first day of class. This is accomplished through round singing, solfege patterns, and rote singing.

The students are also invited to participate in solo and ensemble. This is an event where the students can choose music from a list, prepare the music, and then perform for an adjudicator. This gives the singer the oportunity to learn new repertoire, experience performing, and receive constructive criticism for the work that they have accomplished.

Two concerts are given per year as well as performing for the Veteran's Day program and participating on our conference Middle School choral festival.