Course Offerings
Music I
This course serves as a basic overview of music, focusing heavily on music history and appreciation. Other topics covered include; musical notation and theory, acoustics, the recording process and twentieth and twenty-first century music. The class format consists of lectures, discussions, listening assignments and videotaped and DVD presentations. The basic objective of the course is to give each student an awareness of and appreciation for the different genres of music and an understanding of how music is an outgrowth and reflection of the historical context in which it is written. This is one of the courses that may be taken in fulfillment of the sophomore music requirement. The course meets every day for one semester.
Band/Jazz Band
This is a performance based course for students who have been studying a band instrument and have a certain level of proficiency. Repertoire will be taken from the standard band repertoire including jazz, pop and classical literature. Students receive a grade based on satisfactory participation, effort, musical growth and performance in scheduled musical events. This course is open to students of all years and fulfills the sophomore music requirement. The class meets two mornings before school for the entire academic year. Additional rehearsals are added after school, close to performances. This course is open by audition only.
Prep Singers
This is a performance-based course. Students will learn proper vocal techniques, and how to sing as an ensemble. Repertoire will cover diverse styles such as Renaissance Madrigals, Contemporary Christian, Broadway, and Popular Music. Students are required to perform on campus and off campus for various events. Performances and service projects include a Christmas and Spring Concert, school liturgies, functions, performances at nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and other venues. Grades are based on effort, musical growth and participation in scheduled events. This course is open to students of all years and fulfills the sophomore music requirement. The class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school for the entire academic year. Additional rehearsals are added after school, close to performances. This course is open by audition only.
String Ensemble
This is a performance based course for students who have been studying a string instrument and have a certain level of proficiency. Repertoire will include standard string quartet, quintet and piano trio literature of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Schubert and Mendelssohn. Students receive a grade based on satisfactory participation, effort, musical growth and performance in scheduled musical events. This course is open to students of all years and fulfills the sophomore music requirement. The class meets Monday and Friday mornings before school for the entire academic year. Additional rehearsals are added after school, close to performances. This course is open by audition only.