As a young person progresses in their 4-H career, and in their life as they become an adult, public speaking and performing in front of a audience is inevitable in a professional setting. In the 4-H Treble Chorus, young people in grades 3^rd through 5^th implement one of the 4-H essential elements of Mastery by learning different performing art skills, such as reading music, playing instruments, and practicing their singing. This 4-H club met twice a month, from August all the way up to November, enhancing their skills and rehearsing until their performance at the Veteran’s Day Concert.

On November 11^th, the 4-H Treble Chorus wrapped up the season with a 6 hour Choir Day Camp.  The club leader led the group in practice to prepare for their Veteran's Day Concert scheduled for later that evening.  Extension staff shared a lesson about flag etiquette and led the youth in writing Veteran's Day cards to local veteran's in Breckinridge County.  Also, a local business owner shared a demonstration from Beachy Dogs Training about service dogs, therapy dogs, and dogs used in the military.  Another part of the day camp included the 4-H youth and leaders traveling downtown to the old courthouse and placing a wreath at the Veteran’s monument before signing a beautiful song. Volunteer Homemakers provided lunch and refreshments for the day-long event.

To conclude the day, a Veteran’s Day Concert was hosted with over one hundred community members in attendance as the Breckinridge County 4-H Treble Chorus performed a series of patriotic-themed songs, and played instruments.

After their first performance at the Veteran’s Day Concert, the 4-H Treble Chorus plans to expand their program for performances all year around and expand their enrollment to older 4-H members as well. This was a successful establishment of a strong performing arts 4-H club within the county.