Instrumental Ensemble (Chamber Winds or Chamber String Ensemble)
This course is open to advanced band/orchestra members in grades 11-12 by special arrangement with the band/orchestra teachers. This course is very flexible as to instrumentation, but it will only be offered when there is enough student interest. An additional uniform fee may be required. Three major concerts are planned annually. Members are expected to…
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Flute Choir is open to all intermediate and advanced high school flute players. Three major concerts and a few other performances are planned annually. Emphasis is placed on ensemble skills and tonal and technical development. A wide variety of flute ensemble literature will be explored and performed. Members are expected to perform at all concerts.
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Band is expected to be a full-year course open by audition to all intermediate and advanced students who play wind and percussion instruments. A placement audition is given in the fall for seating. Piano students may be considered for membership in the percussion section. Three major concerts are planned annually. Music from the Renaissance to…
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Violin Choir is open to all intermediate and advanced high school violin players. Three major concerts and a few other performances are planned annually. Emphasis is placed on ensemble skills and tonal and technical development. A wide variety of violin ensemble literature will be explored and performed. Members are expected to perform at all concerts.
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Orchestra is expected to be a full-year course open by audition to string players. Three major concerts and a few other performances are scheduled annually. Music from the Baroque period to the present is studied. Members are expected to perform at all concerts. (Prerequisite: Intermediate playing level and audition)
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Chamber Singers is expected to be a full-year course, open to advanced singers in grades 11-12 by audition. A number of concerts are planned annually. Emphasis is placed on the study of specific vocal genres and styles for a small, select choral ensemble. Students in Chamber Singers are required to be in a second choir…
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A Cappella Choir is expected to be a full-year course open to intermediate singers in grades 9-12 by audition. Three major concerts are planned annually. Emphasis will be placed on developing proper vocal technique. Renaissance to 20th Century choral literature will be studied. Students in A Cappella Choir are required to be in another performing…
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Chorale is open to all high school students. An audition is required but only for vocal placement. Three major concerts are planned annually. Emphasis is placed on note reading and developing pleasant and proper vocal tone. Renaissance to 20th Century choral music will be explored and performed. Members are expected to perform at all scheduled…
Read MorePrivate Music Lessons
Private lessons are offered to students who are members of our high school performing ensembles (choral and instrumental classes). Lessons are available for piano, classical guitar, voice, organ and any band or string instrument. Lessons are generally 30 minutes in length (advanced students may sign up for a 45 or 60 minute lesson). All private…
Read MoreMusic Theory
This course is designed for the serious music student in grades 10-12. Students will learn basic principles of music theory, and then arrange pieces using these techniques. Students who are planning to study music during college should plan on taking this class, which is of great help in learning music fundamentals in preparation for college-level…
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