Music Pathway

The Music Pathway is designed to prepare students to play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios. Musicians and singers often perform in settings such as concert halls, arenas, and clubs. They perform in a variety of styles such as Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Hip-Hop, etc. Students in the Music pathway should choose one of the following options:

Honor Cord Requirements for the Visual and Performing Arts Pathway

An honor cord signifying your academic achievement in the Performing Arts Pathway will be awarded to students who complete the following requirements:

• Completion of required and elective courses in the Performing Arts Pathway with an overall 3.0 GPA

• Minimum overall 2.5 GPA in all high school courses

• Marching/Concert Band students are expected to perform at all home football games and march in the Pelham Old Home Day parade in the fall during marching season. During concert season, students are expected to participate in performances such as the annual NHMEA large group music festival, spring concert, and PHS commencement ceremony.