The teacher through careful selection of repertoire, with attention to instructional guidelines seeks to encourage expressive singing. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation for aesthetic choral singing. Students participating in chorus will learn to sing with a freely produced tone quality that is age appropriate. Students will develop the skills to sing in parts unison and rounds with independence, maintaining their vocal line. Students will sing with controlled breathing, correct diction, in tune and balanced with other voices and instruments. Additionally, students will develop the necessary skills to sight read with accuracy. Finally, students may participate in county Choral Performance Assessments.