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 6 Prince George’s County Public Schools • Fall 2017 DRAFT tone quality that is age appropriate. Students will demonstrate the ability to sing in 2 and 3 parts 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 a high level of accuracy. Finally, students may participate in county Choral Performance Assessments.