General Music

This guitar elective class is geared primarily for beginning guitar players. In this class, you will learn basic chords and be able to play simple melody. Standard guitar tab and basic music reading will also be covered. A focus of this class is to learn songs that are not only accessible to students, but songs that students know and would like to play. Guitars in school are provided however, students would be more successful if they also had access to a guitar at home.

This course may be repeated.

This half year course is the sequel to beginning guitar. Students must either have taken Nauset's Guitar I class (or seek the approval of the instructor if you have prior playing experience). This class picks up where Guitar I leaves off and continues to expand students' portfolios of pieces and styles. Over 30 songs will be presented, as well as guitar topics such as: jazz chords, finger picking techniques and basic improvisation. Students do not need to bring their own guitars, although having one at home definitely helps students practice and succeed. Students will have some ensemble experience as well; playing with other students in the class setting.

This class may be repeated for credit.

Students will learn about music through the lens of film music. Students will study great composers such as John Williams and Danny Elfman (to name a few) as well as the history of film creation. This course is also designed as a project-based learning environment where students will create film scores of their own. As a final project, students will create short films as well as the music to enhance and accompany their films. An example of a student-created score is linked here.

This is a full year course for musicians who wish to advance their knowledge of all aspects of music. For those students wishing to pursue music studies in college, preparation for placement exams will be emphasized. Skills including composing music, theory, ear-training, piano and guitar will be developed at an individualized pace. Music appreciation and history are also included. Students do not need to be a member of Band or Chorus to take this class. All musicians at NRHS are encouraged to enroll. Students not pursuing college studies will find this class beneficial to their own musicianship.

This class may be repeated for credit.

This half year course is the sequel to beginning piano. Students must either have taken Nauset's Piano I class or seek the approval of the instructor if you have prior playing experience. This class picks up where Piano I leaves off and continues to expand students' portfolios of pieces and styles. Over 30 songs will be presented, as well as piano topics such as: jazz chords, playing hands together, and piano composition. Students do not need to bring their own instruments, (although having one at home definitely helps students practice and succeed). Students will have some ensemble experience as well; playing with other students in the class setting.

This course may be repeated for credit.