MUSIC
See below for class offerings, sample projects, videos of the class, and more!
Why take MUSIC at AHS?
Band, Chorus, Guitar, Keyboarding... our music department is large and in charge! Come be part of the team, learn to play an instrument (or fine tune your vocal cords) while making friends, earning awards, and being part of the legacy.
See below for a brief overview of our programs.
Meet the Teachers
Mr. Coates
Band, Guitar
Mr. Martinez
Chorus, Piano
Band
Classic Bands: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Chamber Ensembles, Percussion Ensemble
Athletic Bands: Alcovy Tiger Band (Marching Band), Alcovy Pep Band
Commercial Bands: Jazz Band, Jazz Combo
Guitar
We offer Guitar 1, 2, 3, and 4
Introduces basic guitar techniques. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Provides an individualized setting.
Enhances skills and provides further opportunities for individualized study in basic guitar techniques. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music.
Chorus
We offer Beginning Chorus, Intermediate Chorus, and Advanced Chorus for both Men and Women
Enhances skills and provides further opportunities for intermediate-level female performers to increase performance skills and knowledge in all-female choral singing.
Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music.
Stresses self-paced progress and group experiences.
Piano 1
Introduces basic piano keyboard techniques.
Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music.
Provides an individualized setting.