the choral program is continuously recognized throughout the region and country. the choirs often receive the sweepstakes award at uil competitions, as well as bring home awards from annual out-of-state competitions. in 2010, the a cappella choir was named grand vocal champions in the windy city classic in chicago. in october 2009, the a cappella choir was featured on kera television in the dallas-fort worth area. by invitation, the choirs often perform with local orchestras and outside organizations such as the northeast tarrant county orchestra. in march 2012, the choirs traveled to italy, where they performed at st. peter's basilica. the program is expected to nearly double in participation in the next several years.