If you have questions regarding the music program, email Mrs. Goodemote (jgoodemo@nhart.org), Music Department Chairperson.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students must earn a total of one credit in Music and/or Art. Students may also fulfill this graduation requirement by completing Design and Drawing for Production (DDP). Students can earn a 5-credit sequence in Art, Music, or Technology in place of the 3-credit World Language requirement for the Advanced Regents Diploma 5-credit Sequence Options.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SYMPHONIC BAND 1 unit of credit (0.5 each semester)
Meets every other day for the full block (all year)
Four concerts per year
One lesson each cycle
Recommendation from Jr/Sr Hi director
ORCHESTRA 1 unit of credit (0.5 each semester)
Meets every other day for a full block
Admission based on recommendation from Jr/Sr Hi director
Four concerts per year
One lesson each cycle
CHOIR 1 unit of credit (0.5 each semester)
Meets every other day for a full block
Three concerts per year
One voice lessons each cycle
Participation in Perry choirs are encouraged, but no prior singing experience is necessary
MUSIC THEORY ½ unit of credit
Music Theory focuses on teaching the fundamentals of music reading and notation, with a strong emphasis on listening, dictation, improvisation, and sight-reading skills. Students will learn how to analyze, listen to, identify components of, and compose music of multiple genres and styles. This course is recommended for students who are serious about music and/or who plan to study music at the college level. PREREQUISITE: Students must be or have been a member of a high school performing group or must be able to demonstrate adequate ability to play a musical instrument/sing.
THEATER ½ unit of credit
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of acting and other aspects of theater. Students will gain experience on the stage practicing diction, volume, staging, blocking, and movement. They will become confident in moving comfortably on stage, developing a character, and improvising. The course will include an overview of the elements of the physical theater that actors need to be aware of, focusing on backstage, on-stage and house elements. Students will be responsible for performing various scenes and/or monologues, individually and in groups. The course will include an overview of 'crew work' like set building, design and lighting. It may also include a production performed by the class at the end of the semester as a final project.