FOUNDATIONS

In 1979, the James E. Taylor High School Choral Department was launched with an educational foundation of musical and social excellence.


TODAY

Today, the choir continues to maintain a reputation of distinction in music, scholarship, and integrity. The directors strive to create a safe learning environment that combines hard work and dedication with enjoyment and enthusiasm. Through the efforts of both students and directors, THS choirs consistently earn UIL Sweepstakes Awards and have twice performed as honor choirs at music educators’ conventions: the 2000 Texas Music Educators Association and 2001 American Choral Directors Association Southwest Division.


AWARD WINNING ENSEMBLES

Our members perform in such ensembles as the Men's Choir, Camerata, Concert Choir, Cantilena, Expressions, Chorale, and Hand Bells. Students of all ability, from beginner to advanced, find appropriate challenges in one of nine performing groups. Additionally, almost half of Mustang choir students participate in KISD’s private voice lesson program. Taylor employs four highly-qualified voice faculty members with decades of performance experience.


YEARLY EVENTS

The yearly calendar includes such events as the Expressions live band revue, Fall Premiere, Madrigal Dinners, Solo & Ensemble Contest, Concert & Sight-Reading Contest,
a fine arts department musical, THS Talent Show, Madrigal Festival, All-State Choir auditions, and a trip to cities such as San Francisco, Washington DC, San Antonio, and Dallas.