Purple Pups
6th Grade Treble Choir
Purple Pups is a choir primarily consisting of 6th graders with units that include a foundation in music theory, sight singing, and ear training. There will be a focus on vocal techniques such as matching pitch, timbre, and intonation. The students will participate in at least two performances during the school year, including the Lamar Choir Holiday Extravaganza and the Spring Pop Concert. 6th graders have opportunities to participate in outside events such as the 6th Grade Honor Choir Festival. However, they are NOT eligible to participate in UIL or TMEA-sponsored activities or contests.
2023-24 Officers:
Class President: Augie B.
Small Group Leaders: Niyol S. & Amelia J.
Attendance/Media Taker: Everleigh T.
Librarian: Alchemy D. & Paisley F.
Canine Chorale
7th & 8th Grade Non-UIL Treble Choir
Canine Chorale is a treble choir primarily comprised of 7th & 8th graders. This ensemble is excellent for students unable to commit to a UIL ensemble and morning sectionals. It is also ideal for older students who want to continue their foundation of vocal technique & musicianship, whether from musical theatre or instrumental, but have no experience in a choral/vocal ensemble setting. Units will include music theory, sight singing, and ear training. There will be a focus on vocal techniques in a choral/vocal ensemble setting such as matching pitch, timbre, and intonation. The students will participate in at least two performances during the school year, including the Lamar Choir Holiday Extravaganza and the Spring Pop Concert.
2023-24 Officers:
Class President: Juliana T.
Small Group Leaders: Elana C. & Lily S.
Attendance/Media Taker: Cate B.
Librarian: Autumn A.
Doggie Dames
UIL Non-Varsity Treble Choir
Doggie Dames primarily consists of 7th & 8th graders, plus a small number of 6th-grade choir majors who auditioned. This choir requires morning sectionals & focuses on intermediate repertoire, vocal, & choral technique while continuing the curriculum from Purple Pups or Canine Chorale Choir. This ensemble's recent achievement is earning superior ratings in Concert at the 2022 UIL MS Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, in which they earned a Concert Trophy. Students perform in at least three scheduled concerts, including the Lamar Choir Holiday Extravaganza, UIL MS Concert & Sight Reading, & Spring Show.
2024-25 Officers:
Class President: Makenna S.
Secretary: Mia P.
Librarian: Viviana G.
2024-25 Section Leaders:
Soprano Section Leader: Shola H.
Alto Section Leader: Audrey S.
Top Dawgs
UIL Non-Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir
This choir consists of 7th & 8th graders, with a small number of 6th-grade choir majors who auditioned. This choir will focus on intermediate to advanced repertoire, vocal, and choral technique while continuing the curriculum from the Purple Pups Choir. Any 7th & 8th grader with a Tenor, Baritone, or Bass range is welcome to join, no choral experience is required. Top Dawgs participate in the UIL MS Concert & Sight Reading every year. Their most recent achievement is earning superior ratings in Concert & Sight Reading, along with Scottie Singers, at the 2023 UIL MS Concert & Sight-Reading Contest. The students will perform in at least three scheduled concerts, including the Lamar Choir Holiday Extravaganza, UIL MS Concert & Sight Reading, & Spring Show.
2023-24 Officers:
Class President: Henry R.
Attendance/Socials: Bruno I.
Librarian: Owen B.
2023-24 Section Leaders:
Eli S. & Joe H.
(Jack S. & Luca I. - VPs)
Scottie Singers
UIL Varsity Treble Choir
Scottie Singers consists of a select group of 7th and 8th-grade girls selected through an audition process the previous year, plus a small number of 6th-grade choir majors who auditioned. This choir requires morning sectionals and will focus on advanced repertoire, vocal, and choral technique while continuing the curriculum from the Doggie Dames Choir. This ensemble's recent achievement is earning superior ratings in Concert & Sight Reading at the 2023 UIL MS Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, earning them a Sweepstakes trophy. The students perform in at least three scheduled concerts, including the Lamar Choir Holiday Extravaganza, UIL MS Concert & Sight Reading, & Spring Show. This group also participates in other gigs offered exclusively to the ensemble throughout the year, such as Holiday caroling at community events. All Scottie Singers are required to participate in the TMEA All-Region Choir Auditions.
2023-24 Officers:
Class President: Piper A.
Class VP: Astrid H.
Secretary: Gabi M.
Librarian: Brooke B.
2023-24 Section Leaders:
Soprano 1: Kinley C.
Soprano 2: Joslyn M.
Alto: Penny C.; VP - Jasmine M.