CHOIR

The St. Thomas Singers have consistently been awarded Superior ratings at TPSMEA contest. Members are regularly selected for the All-State Choir, and are awarded medals in State Solo and Ensemble Contests.

Vocal musicians at St. Thomas learn historical perspective through music and texts written in different eras of secular and religious music. They experience being part of a cohesive group and perform frequently throughout the year at concerts, competitions and school Masses.

Joshua Wilson (B.M., Houston Baptist University, M.Ed. Grand Canyon University)
Mr. Wilson began teaching at St. Thomas in 2003. He serves as choral director and also teaches beginning band and AP Music Theory. He is the textbook coordinator for STH. He is also a cantor and choir member at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown, and a member of the Houston Chamber Choir, Houston’s oldest professional choral ensemble.

This is a full-year elective course open to students of any grade level. In the course, students are taught music reading skills, vocal technique, and musicianship through a wide variety of literature and performance opportunities. The St. Thomas Singers provide the musical leadership for school liturgies, and also perform a diverse array of music, from classical repertoire to contemporary Pop songs in all styles. Students perform regularly both on and off campus. Additional opportunities are available for competition in solo and ensemble, and auditioning for the All-State process. Vocal Ensemble is open to singers of all levels of experience, and is a repeatable course for all four years.

Teacher: Joshua Wilson

TESTIMONIALS

I enjoy the people and the bonds made in choir. The people here have helped me to acquire my shot.
Daniel Tran, Sophomore
I enrolled in choir because singing is something I really enjoy and I would really like to get better. I really enjoy the friendships that are made in the class because we all have things in common, other than choir. I love choir because I get the chance to do something I love, which makes my high school experience so fun. If you have the slightest interest in singing, I strongly suggest you join.
Landrus Flanagan, Junior