In conjunction with the Band Program, we offer several sections of Class Piano where students can learn the basics of playing piano. Students learn various scales, songs, and exercises during the class, and must complete several tests in order to pass. Students are also responsible for completing a research paper about various composers throughout history.
Pop, Rock and Bach introduces music theory and fundamentals, the study of music in various parts of the world, music technology, and music business. Melody, rhythm, form, and texture, will be covered to develop perceptive listening. Selected musical cultures of the West, Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America will be presented. This all-inclusive music course will provide students with a broader view of music opportunities in the Western and global world.
There is no musical ability prerequisite. Neither an ability to read music nor any other background in music is required. The first part of this class will be devoted to learning the fundamentals of music, a very generalized introduction to the basic musical concepts, to give you the necessary terminologies and ways to listen to music through the entire course.
Note: Although the ability to read music is not required in either of the above classes, everyone in these classes will be expected to be actively involved in the activities of musical exploration and preparation.