Welcome!
This page is for students, parents, community members and supporters of the Dahlstrom Middle School Choir Program in Hays CISD. On this site, you will be able to find calendar information, upcoming events, important announcements, forms needed throughout the year, and UIL Impromptu Speaking information.
About the Director...
My name is Maria Slaughter and I am the Choir Director at DMS as well as the Theater 1 teacher and 7th Grade Volleyball Coach. I am also the sponsor for UIL Impromptu Speaking. I am originally from San Antonio and this is my third year teaching! I graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in December 2017 with a Bachelor of Music in Music Studies degree. While at UTSA, I interned with the San Antonio Children's Chorus, worked for UTSA's Student Conduct and Community Standards and Information Center, as well as participated in musicals, operas, and plays, and joined the professional music fraternity- Sigma Alpha Iota.
Personally, I love traveling whenever I can. My last adventure (Pre-COVID) took me to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in the summer of 2019 I traveled to Scotland, England, Ireland, and New York City to perform and attend a training! I also have a magical love of Harry Potter, Disney, painting, and playing ukelele! When I'm not at work, I am usually on an adventure or relaxing at home with my canine sidekick, Freckles!
Please take a look around and email me with any questions you have!
Email: maria.slaughter@hayscisd.net
Choir Office Phone: 512-268-8441 x 46563
Looking to make a donation?
Some things that our class is always in need of:
Sharpened Pencils
Kleenex
Hand sanitizer
Highlighters
We are also looking for some one-time donations for these items.
Dahlstrom Choirs
Advanced Treble Choir
Our Varsity Treble Choir consists of 7th and 8th graders who have at least one year of choir experience and have auditioned for this elite group of singers. These singers are invited to participate in Region choirs and Solo and Ensemble. This choir performs at UIL Concert and Sight Reading, football games, assemblies, pep rallies, and more!
Advanced Tenor Bass Choir
Our Advanced Tenor-Bass Choir consists of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who have at least one year of choir experience. These singers are invited to participate in Region choirs and Solo and Ensemble. This choir performs at UIL Concert and Sight Reading, football games, assemblies, pep rallies, and more!
Intermediate Treble Choir
Our Intermediate Treble choir consists of 6th and 7th grade treble singers. These singers are invited to participate in Region choirs, Solo and Ensemble, and UIL Concert and Sight Reading.
Beginning Mixed Choir
Beginning Choir consists of 6th and 7th graders who are new to choir. They are invited to participate in the Central Texas Children's Choral Festival as well as special performances like the Kyle Tree Lighting throughout the year.
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