Philosophy: The DRHS Choir program is dedicated to teaching students musicianship, leadership, teamwork and citizenship. The focus of our ensembles is to achieve a high level of learning and performance, develop an appreciation for music and become quality citizens in our community. These attributes are developed from daily preparation, mutual respect and hard work. Students are expected to achieve the following objectives in each component of the program: Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines. Reading and notating music. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music. Evaluating music and music performances. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.