The choir program at the middle school begins with group instruction in the sixth grade. These classes meet daily and focus on establishing and developing basic musical and performance skills. The classes combine on two or more occasions during the year to present concerts for the parents and public. In the seventh and eighth grades, students are provided an opportunity to enroll in either treble, tenor/bass, or mixed choir. 

The goal of the program at the middle school is to introduce the student to choral techniques and to develop an appreciation of music. These choirs perform from three to five concerts each year, including performances for the University Interscholastic League (UIL) concert and sightreading events. Students may elect to participate in the PISD solo-ensemble contest, or the all-region choir, to further develop their individual musicianship. Rehearsal time outside the school day is usually limited. 

The ninth and tenth grade, or high school, choirs challenge the student with more varied and difficult literature than that provided in the middle schools. Students are given a broader range of music with more demanding vocal techniques. Participation in UIL events continues in the high school years and is expanded to include solo-ensemble events. In addition to the local performance opportunities, the high school choirs take an in-state, overnight trip on alternate years. 

Throughout the years, the senior high choirs from the Plano ISD have performed at major conventions and competitions across the nation, including appearances at the American Choral Directors Association, the International Association of Jazz Educators, and the Texas Music Educators Association conventions.. These are the most advanced choirs in the district and offer expanded performance opportunities to the eleventh and twelfth grade students. UIL competition continues at this level, with literature often encompassing many pieces in the composers' native language. The senior high choirs take an overnight trip each year. 

Jazz or show choirs are offered as an afterschool program at the high school level. At the senior high level, there is a jazz or show choir class that meets daily. Students are auditioned for placement in this group. Jazz or show choirs from all the high schools and senior high schools perform several concerts throughout the year, as well as entering selected competitions at local universities. 

For further information, please contact any of the choir directors listed under the music faculty page, or the performing arts office at 469-752-3083.