INSTRUMENTAL 

HM1121, HM1122          CHAMBER ORCHESTRA                                                  

Chamber Orchestra studies advanced level classical music through instrumental performance. Standard instrumentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, string bass. (Piano/harp may be included on a case-by-case basis.) Woodwind, brass, and percussion students are added at various times of the year.  Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and basic music theory.

HM0121, HM0122          CONCERT BAND                                                                  

Concert Band investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following area:  tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of introductory high school band literature.

HM1021, HM1022      CONCERT ORCHESTRA                                              

Concert Orchestra studies introductory high school level classical music through instrumental performance. Standard instrumentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, string bass. (Piano/harp may be included on a case-by-case basis.) Woodwind, brass, and percussion students may be added at various times of the year.  Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and basic music theory.

HM0321, HM0322          JAZZ BAND                                                                             

Jazz Band is designed for the instrumental student interested in investigating the jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of introductory jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.

HM0621, HM0622          JAZZ ENSEMBLE                                                                  

Jazz Ensemble is designed for the instrumental student interested in investigating the jazz genre. Students will  acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of intermediate jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.

HM0721, HM0722          JAZZ LAB                                                                                    

Jazz Lab is designed for the instrumental student interested in investigating the jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of advanced jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including:improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.

HM0421, HM0422          JAZZ WORKSHOP                                                             

Jazz Workshop is designed for the student interested in  investigating the instrumental jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and  performance of advanced jazz literature of the highest quality. This course covers advanced improvisation, critical listening, and the pursuit of the many styles within the jazz genre.

HM1131, HM1132          PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA                               

Philharmonic Orchestra studies intermediate to advanced level classical music through instrumental performance. Standard instrumentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, string bass. (Piano/harp may be included on a case-by-case basis.) Woodwind, brass, and percussion students may be added at various times of the year.  Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and music theory.

HM0221, HM0222          SYMPHONIC BAND                                                      

Symphonic Band investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of intermediate high school band literature. 

HM1221, HM1222          SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA                                        

Symphonic Orchestra studies intermediate level classical music through instrumental performance. Standard instrumentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, string bass. (Piano/harp may be included on a case-by-case basis.) Woodwind, brass, and percussion students may be added at various times of the year. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and music theory.

HM0821, HM0822          VARSITY BAND                                                                    

Varsity Band investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of medium-advanced high school band literature.

HM0521, HM0522          WIND ENSEMBLE                                                                 

Wind Ensemble investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of advanced high school and collegiate band literature.

HM0921, HM0922          WIND SYMPHONY                                                            

Wind Symphony investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of advanced high school band literature.

VOCAL 

HM2421, HM2422          BEL CANTO                                                                                

This course investigates the realization of advanced choral music through vocal performance. Standard treble ensemble voicing is utilized: soprano and alto. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Bel Canto studies a variety of advanced choral music styles.

HM2921, HM2922           CANTUS                                                                                     

This course investigates the realization of introductory/intermediate choral music through vocal performance. Standard tenor/bass ensemble voicing is utilized. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Cantus studies a variety of choral music styles.

HM2121, HM2122          CECILIAN CHOIR                                                               

This course investigates the realization of introductory/intermediate choral music through vocal performance. Standard soprano/alto ensemble voicing is utilized. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Cecilian Choir studies a variety of choral music styles.

HM2221, HM2222          CHORALE                                                                                 

This course investigates the realization of advanced choral music through vocal performance. Standard mixed ensemble voicing is utilized: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Chorale studies a variety of advanced choral music styles.

HM2521, HM2522          VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE                                                  

Vocal Jazz Ensemble is designed for the vocal student interested in investigating the vocal jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and  performance of introductory jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form. 

HM2721, HM2722          VOCAL JAZZ LAB                                                                  

Vocal Jazz Lab is designed for the vocal student interested in investigating the vocal jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of introductory to advanced jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship,  including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form. 

HM2821, HM2822          VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP                                         

Vocal Jazz Workshop is designed for the vocal student  interested in investigating the vocal jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and  performance of collegiate and professional jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz,  America’s musical art form.

INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL 

HM3051, HM3052          AP MUSIC THEORY                                                          

Music Theory investigates the what, how, and why of Western Tonal Music. Students are instructed in the following areas: sight-singing, aural recognition, visual analysis and composition. This study not only reinforces performance skills, but also develops students’ abilities as composers, theoreticians and critics.  College Board recommends enrollment in Grades 10, 11, or 12.