This course is designed for students who are serious about singing. Consideration for balancing the voicing of the choir is an important criterion for evaluating students for participation in the group. The music performed requires an advanced level of musicianship and vocal development. Participation in some after-school rehearsals, performances, competitions and trips is required. An…

This entry-level course is open to all students. Anyone interested in learning to sing is welcome to join this class. Students learn to sing with a free and open tone, read music, and practice good concert deportment. Participation in some after-school rehearsals, concerts, and competitions is required. The music used in the class is selected…

This course is open to less-experienced and experienced percussion students. Students must demonstrate proficiency on the snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, mallets, drum set, and miscellaneous percussion instruments. Students learn to master the rudiments of all percussion instruments, and to perform solo and ensemble repertoires with expression and technical accuracy. This course emphasizes skills in…

Students are expected to perform a variety of string ensemble repertoires with expression and technical accuracy. This course emphasizes mastering skills in music theory, sight-reading and basic technical proficiency. Students are required to use their own instruments and equipment for this course. The school has a number of instruments available for rental. Some after-school rehearsals,…

This course serves as the most portable instrumental ensemble of the music program, and performs for a multitude of events, including Homecoming, Holiday Shoppes, the Winter Concert, Jazz Fest, Arts Jam, minor school functions, and assessment festivals. In order to thoroughly prepare for these events, there may be occasional after-school or extra rehearsals. The Jazz…

This course is open to all wind, brass, or percussion instrumentalists who are of intermediate to advanced proficiency. There is no audition required to perform with this ensemble, but students must be able to commit to the requirements of the schedule, including occasional after-school rehearsals and extra-curricular performances. The symphonic band performs two concerts during…