The Complete New English Hymnal, Vol. 9

School choir is a choral tradition in which ensembles of school‑age singers rehearse and perform within an educational setting, typically as part of the curriculum or a co‑curricular activity. Depending on age, school choirs range from unison or two‑part treble groups to mixed SATB choirs at the secondary level. Repertoire is intentionally broad and pedagogical: arrangements of folk songs, seasonal music and hymns, classical miniatures, canons, musical‑theatre and pop adaptations, and increasingly jazz or gospel‑influenced works. Ensembles often sing a cappella as well as with piano, guitar, or school orchestra/band, emphasizing literacy (solfège/tonic‑sol‑fa), blend, diction, and healthy vocal production for changing voices. Beyond concerts and festivals, school choirs anchor school culture—singing at assemblies, ceremonies, competitions, and community events—while providing foundational training for future collegiate a cappella, community, church, and professional choral singing.