Choral Ensembles & Music Courses
1st Period - Beginning Tenor/Bass
An entry-level choir for tenor and bass voices. Students learn foundational vocal technique, basic sight-reading, and ensemble performance skills. No prior experience or audition is required.
Activity Fee: $75
2nd Period - Beginning Treble
An introductory choir for treble voices. Students build healthy vocal habits, learn music notation, and perform fundamental treble repertoire. No prior experience or audition is required.
Activity Fee: $75
3rd Period - Seraphim (JV Mixed)
A junior varsity (JV) mixed choir for advancing singers. Students develop intermediate vocal production and sight-reading skills, combining with Lionheart Singers for major concerts, UIL, and festivals. Participation in the TMEA All-State audition process is required.
Activity Fee: $100
4th Period - On Level/AP Music Theory
A comprehensive music theory course covering staff notation, melody, harmony, rhythm, and ear training. Students learn analytical skills to read and write music, preparing them for college-level music study or the AP Music Theory exam.
Activity Fee: None
5th Period - Chamber
A specialized, auditioned chamber ensemble focused on advanced small-group singing. Students perform collegiate-level literature, master vocal independence, and maintain a rigorous performance schedule.
Activity Fee: $75 plus the UIL Choir Fee
6th Period - Bella Voce (JV Treble)
A junior varsity (JV) treble choir consisting primarily of underclassmen. Members focus on developing mature treble tone, precision intonation, and intermediate literacy skills. Participation in the TMEA All-State audition process is required.
Activity Fee: $100
7th Period - Lionheart Singers (Varsity Mixed)
The premier, flagship varsity mixed choir at Leander High School. This highly selective ensemble performs advanced choral literature, represents LHS at the Madrigal Festival, and anchors the varsity concert groups. Participation in the TMEA All-State audition process is required.
Activity Fee: $150
8th Period - IB Music
An advanced academic curriculum aligned with the International Baccalaureate program. Students analyze diverse musical cultures, study musicology, and complete sophisticated projects in composition, analysis, and performance.
Activity Fee: None
Course Syllabi
If you are interested in being a member of the LHS Choir program, make the selections as follows on your course sheet:
All Female Voices - select Treble 1
All Male Voices - select Tenor/Bass 1
If you are interested in being a member of Chamber Choir, make the selections as follows on your course sheet:
Mixed Choir 1 & Show Choir 1
Q: Will choir activities interfere with athletics, band, cheer or dance?
A: LHS students are strongly encouraged to participate in other campus organizations. We have student athletes in all sports additionally members of Cheer, Dance and Band.
Q: Do you have to have previous experience in choir to join the program at LHS?
A: No, students do not have to currently be in choir or have any previous experience to become a member of the LHS Choir.
Q: Do I have to audition for choir?
A: Beginning choirs have no audition requirement. For membership in a Varsity and Junior Varsity choir, you will have to do an audition that includes a vocal segment and a sight reading segment.
Q: What kind of music will you perform in choir?
A: The LHS Choir students will have the opportunity to sing a wide variety of music styles, including but not limited to; classical music, pop, rock, and Broadway.