Music

THE ARTS

Mission Statement

The Arts program at Seymour High School provides opportunities for students to create, perform and respond with understanding to all of the arts, including music and the visual arts; to develop in-depth skills in at least one art form; to appreciate the importance of the arts in expressing human experience; and to be prepared to apply their arts skills and understandings throughout their lifetime.

Introduction to Guitar – 845

0.5 Credit – Semester Course

Offered to grades 9-10-11-12

This course is designed for someone who never played guitar before.  Students will practice basic songs, learn about famous players, and study the technical aspects of the instrument. Students may take this more than once to further their knowledge and if students want to take guitar 

for semesters 1 & 2, then they need to sign up twice. (maximum 2 times)

Honors Ensembles – 857

1.0 Credit

Offered to grades 9-12

Prerequisite: minimum of half a year in any SHS approved music course and/or an audition. 

An in-depth approach will be spent on personal goals, music appreciation, creating music, and performing with others. Students will perform modern music, and create music as part 

of a small group or ensemble. If students want to take this course playing a band instrument, they must also be enrolled in the band. Experienced Middle School players need to set up an audition with the teacher and be recommended by their Middle School music teacher.