This is a year long performance-oriented course open to all students in grades 9-12. This course explores choral music from a variety of cultures and time periods through study and performance. Students will practice vocal exercises, proper breathing and vocal production, choral score reading, and performance preparation. Students will be required to perform in semesterly choir concerts as well as Hill City's high school graduation. Additional performance opportunities, vocal contests, solo preparation, lessons, and honor choirs will be available to students who wish to extend themselves beyond the minimal requirements of the course.