Music education

Program Overview

At Harbor City International School, our music program offers a wide range of opportunities for students to explore and develop their musical talents, whether they are just starting out or are an advanced musician. These offerings are designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and a deeper appreciation of music.

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Choir

Students develop vocal skills and perform in various musical styles as part of a group.

The HCIS Choir is lead
by Mr. Matthew Hunk.

Intermediate band

This class has a pre-requisite of having one or more semesters experience playing your instrument.

Students will continue their musical development in ensemble playing while working to create a beautiful tone, develop technical skills on their instrument, and strive for overall musicianship.

After this class, students will have the opportunity to audition for the Advanced Jazz Band.

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Beginning band

This is a “start from the very beginning” band class for brand-new instrumentalists!

Students will learn to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in this class. We will focus on proper care and maintenance of musical instruments, how to develop a good tone, and how to read music.

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CITS Music and World Culture

CITS Music History and Listening is a rigorous academic class designed to provide a broader understanding of music and its influence as a worldwide phenomenon through the study of selected musical traditions and cultures of the world. Students receive three college credits from Lake Superior College for this class, and the bulk of the curriculum centers around the Minnesota High School Music Listening Contest. Harbor City has competed in this contest every year since 2017, and has placed in the top two spots of the regional contest every year.

HCIS Community Performances

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HCIS Choir students performing with the UMD Honor Choir

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HCIS students playing Ghanaian drums

Meet our music directors

Mr. Matthew Hunke
Choir Director

Mg. Beth Brophy Band Director

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