The I.M. Terrell Academy Choir

I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA provides a unique and unparalleled learning environment that develops and nurtures artistic talent, creative thinkers, and innovative problem solvers. Visual and Performing Arts students grow artistically in the study of dance, vocal music, instrumental music (band, orchestra, piano), theater, and visual arts. Students collaborate across content areas through a variety of inter-disciplinary performances. Through in-depth conservatory-level coursework, students prepare for college auditions and career opportunities in the arts. Students receive individualized attention in small classes as well as one-on-one lessons from a diverse group of VPA faculty comprised of professional artists, scholars, and performers who are passionate about arts education. Many community partners support our academy with enrichment opportunities that provide students unforgettable experiences and apprenticeships. Our academic-corporate partnerships lead to exclusive opportunities for students to learn from master teachers and performers in their field. Under the direction of Mrs. Mary-Margaret Soknich, the Vocal Music Department consists of 72 singers in five performing ensembles. The Terrell Choirs have consistently won UIL sweepstakes awards since the school reopened as a STEM and VPA academy in 2018.