The mission of PrestonwoodChristianAcademy’s vocal music program is to expose every child to multiple aspects of music, to enrich the PCA Community with a healthy and vibrant artistic culture, and to glorify God as we strive for excellence in the development of the musical gifts He has given.
As children enter the vocal music program in the Lower School, the goal is for them to have fun and enjoy their time in music class. Students are exposed to foundational concepts such as rhythm, beat, solfege, and simple choral techniques. Students perform at events like the annual First Grade production of “The Easter Miracle,” the Second Grade production of “Let George Do It,” the Third Grade Christmas chapel and the Fourth Grade Famous Texans performance.
In Fifth Grade, students spend one semester in Choir and one semester in Art. In Sixth Grade, students get the option of taking Band for a year or taking a semester of Choir and a semester of Art.
Beginning in Seventh Grade, students are given the option to participate in choir as a year-long course. Vocal music in Middle School becomes more advanced focusing on sight-reading, rhythmic dictation, Western Music History, 3-part repertoire, and choral technique. Students are given many opportunities to grow as choral members by participating in various performances throughout the year including Christmas and Spring concerts as well as TPSMEA, Solo and Ensemble and the ACSI Choral festival.
PCA's Honor Choir is an auditioned vocal ensemble with a proud tradition of vocal excellence and award-winning festival performances. Auditions take place in September of each year and are open to students in Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade. The Honor Choir represents PCA at many school events as well as festival and community appearances.
Sherri DeSoto is the Lower School Music Teacher, Chapel Worship Leader, and Honor Choir Director at PCA North. This is her twenty-fifth year in education, and she joined PCA in 2024.
Mrs. DeSoto returned to Texas last year after over twenty years in Arkansas. During that time, she led worship in northwest and central Arkansas churches where her husband was pastor. In addition, she taught music and was a Gifted & Talented educator. Mrs. DeSoto received the 2018 Arkansas GT Educator Recognition Award and was a 2020 Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. DeSoto is an experienced vocalist and choral leader. She is passionate about growing students with a love for the Lord expressed through worship.
Mrs. DeSoto and her husband, Ernest, have two adult children and are new grandparents to Lily Dawn.
