...is a select performing organization that is comprised of about 80 singers who perform the most demanding choral repertoire.

The KHS Choir was formed in 1941 to provide study and performance of the most demanding choral literature. All students selected for Choir have studied voice through the KHS vocal department, and many study privately. The department offers a superior vocal training program through which students can complete a three-year sequence culminating in a full length recital. Students also receive extensive training in sight-singing. In addition to superior musicianship, students must meet rigorous standards of character and excellence.

Under the direction of Lawrence D. Lohman, Choir performs in a wide variety of musical styles -- classical, contemporary, jazz, folk and orchestral reflecting the philosophy of a diverse choral music education. The Choir performs masterwork repertoire annually, and has collaborated with professional musicians, performing Bach, Brahms and Haydn works with the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra. The Kingston High School Masterwork Ensemble was created in 2012 to perform masterworks completely staffed by student performers under the direction of Maestro David Leighton. The first collaborative piece performed was Vivaldi's Gloria, followed by Faure's Requiem in 2013. The Masterwork Ensemble has embarked on a three year Verdi celebration with Scenes from Aida: Temple Scene and The Triumphal March (Act II Finale) performed in 2014 with eight soloists from Choir. In 2015, the Ensemble performed the Verdi Te Deum, and culminated the trilogy with the Verdi Reqiuem in 2016 - also with student soloists.  April 22, 2016 marked the 75th anniversary of Choir with a Gala Event with alumni from across the country. The Choir has gained a reputation of excellence throughout the region and the state, with members regularly performing in regional, All-State, All-Eastern and All-National ensembles. The Choir travels extensively, and has performed in California, Ohio, Florida, Canada, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and Riverside Church in New York City.

Lawrence D. Lohman has served as the Kingston High School Choir Director since 2005, and has taught Voice classes at Kingston since 2002. He holds degrees from The State University of New York College at Fredonia and Plattsburgh. He has taught in the Schroon Lake Central School District and the Ballston Spa Central School District. Since arriving in Kingston, Mr. Lohman has conducted extensive research into the writings and vocal pedagogy of the Italian singing masters of the bel canto period (1600 - 1900). He has studied extensively the vocal training techniques of Maestro Franco Bertacci and Maestro David C. Leighton and has developed a three year voice class training system which culminates with a seven song collegiate style recital. He has written a sight reading training book, Sequential Sight Singing for Mastery. He resides in Kingston, NY and spends summers walking the beach, riding the waves, cycling in Wildwood Crest, NJ, and is a roller coaster enthusiast traveling across the country to ride all types of coasters. As of this update, he has 241 coaster credits and expects to hit 300 in no time. His top coasters are Steel Vengeance, Fury 325 and El Toro.