Under Title IX, schools are NOT allowed to maintain choruses of one sex based on vocal range or quality.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for auditions
• D. Not addressed

Answer: (B)

Under Title IX, schools can offer single-sex ensembles if that separation supports legitimate educational objectives and doesn’t block equal access for students of the other sex. Having separate choruses by sex can be appropriate when it helps address different vocal ranges or provides appropriate repertoire and performance opportunities for each group. The important safeguard is that participation isn’t denied to one sex or used to limit overall opportunities; both sexes should have comparable chances to audition, perform, and lead within the program. So, the statement that schools are not allowed to maintain choruses of one sex based on vocal range or quality isn’t universally true—there are circumstances where such separation is permissible, as long as it’s voluntary and ensures equal access to opportunities.