Sounds of South is the premier performance choir at Bloomington High School South. In addition to several concerts and competitions, Sounds of South produces a musical each Fall. Sounds of South is directed by Gwen Witten Upchurch. TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC EDUCATION OF BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH STUDENTS BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION IN THE DIVERSE STYLES OF CHORAL LITERATURE, DEVELOP MUSCIANSHIP AND SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE SKILLS THROUGH SHOW AND CLASSICAL CHOIR, AND FOSTER EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH BY STRESSING INDIVIDUALITY AS WELL AS COHESIVENESS WITHIN A PRODUCTIVE GROUP CAPABLE OF MAKING DECISIONS AND PURSUING LIFELONG LEARNING.