Choir

Master Chorale is the most advanced level of concert choirs at TCHS. This is an auditioned select group of students with a strong background in music reading, theory, voice production, and overall choral performance. This group performs a variety of styles including classical, pop and vocal jazz. This ensemble learns the All State Choir Music auditioned in the first and second round of All State auditions. TMEA and UIL music selections are taught as well. This ensemble has been in exsistence for several years and holds many UIL Sweepstakes Ratings.

The Varsity Women's Choir is a new addition to the TCHS Choir Department. This is an auditioned select group of students with a strong background in music reading, theory, voice production, and overall choral performance. This group performs a variety of styles including classical, pop and vocal jazz. This ensemble learns the All State Choir Music auditioned in the first and second round of All State auditions. TMEA and UIL music selections are taught as well.

This is an auditioned group of 9th – 12th grade men who perform men’s choir selections and mixed choir numbers with the women’s choir. The emphasis of this choir is on correct vocal singing and vocal production. Music elements are also taught such as rhythm, note reading, and other aspects of music theory. TMEA and UIL music is also learned and performed as well as pop music and jazz.

This is an auditioned group of 9th – 12th grade women who perform women’s choir selections and mixed choir numbers with the varsity men’s choir. The emphasis of this choir is on correct vocal singing, vocal production, and signing in parts. Music theory elements are taught including sight-reading, rhythm counting, and note recognition. TMEA and UIL music selections are taught as well as pop and jazz.

The Soundsations Show Choir is an auditioned show choir which performs a variety of vocal styles from madrigals to jazz and pop music. These students focus on components of advanced vocal technique, proper rehearsal and performance etiquette, and giving their audience a diverse multicultural musical experience that aligns with the musical world today. Dancing and Singing is involved in this ensemble. Students will perform in schools and in public.