SVHS Performing Arts

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SVHS music students often take these classes and come highly recommended by many students that have completed them, and they allow students to take music for all 4 years!

**New for 2024-2025 School Year: The SVHS Music Department will be offering 2 new courses next year:

 IB Music

This is a challenging, college/AP-level music course for students interesting in learning more about music theory, history, and ethnomusicology.  If you are interested in learning more about this class, please contact Mr. Stephens, music department chair, for more information at Adam_R_Stephens@mcpsmd.org.

This class is designed for students with previous experience in music & the ability to read notated music.  This is not an exploratory music course for those with minimal or no background in music.

Jazz Lab Band

This is a new performing ensemble for students interested in learning more about jazz music and improvisation.  What makes this class unique is it can take almost any instrument, not just standard jazz band instruments.  Previous experience on an instrument is required, but an audition is NOT required- just sign up!  This group is intended to provide a more inclusive jazz experience for SVHS students!

***IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT JAZZ LAB BAND- if you are interested in this class, then select Jazz Ensemble on your course request card.

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