Classes

Course Descriptions

String Orchestra is offered to all students with previous experience on a traditional orchestra instrument. Continued emphasis is given to the development of musicianship and basic skills through a large repertoire of appropriate level band literature. Class activities emphasize the development of instrument technique, tone production, tuning, fundamentals of music theory, music reading, and listening skills. This course is designed to teach teamwork, self-discipline, and develop the higher level thinking skills necessary to express one's self through music.

Chamber Orchestra is an extension of the skills taught in Concert Band and String Orchestra. It is an upper-level performance opportunity for accomplished wind, string and percussion players. Full Orchestra offers students great variety and challenge in musical performance, including experiences in chamber music. Emphasis is on the advancement of instrument technique, the further development of ensemble performance skills, aural skills, and rehearsal and performance of intermediate to advanced level music.

This course is designed to teach teamwork, self-discipline, and develop the higher level thinking skills necessary to express one's self through music.

Concert Band is offered to all students with previous experience on a traditional band instrument. Continued emphasis is given to the development of musicianship and basic skills through a large repertoire of appropriate level band literature. Class activities emphasize the development of instrument technique, tone production, tuning, fundamentals of music theory, music reading, and listening skills. This course is designed to teach teamwork, self-discipline, and develop the higher level thinking skills necessary to express one's self through music. Our advanced wind and percussion group, Symphonic Band, is run simultaneously with Concert Band to allow us to rehearse and perform with a larger group.

AP Music Theory

Sound Design and Engineering

Guitar