High School - Music

Music Curriculum

Chorus

Grades 9-12

• Learning proper vocal techniques
• Developing sight-reading skills
• Exploring choral music of various styles and periods

Music In Our Lives

Grades 9-12

• Playing folk instruments in solo and group setting
• Composing and studying basic music theory
• Studying the historical elements of music

Treblaires

Grades 10-12

• Studying vocal techniques
• Developing sight-reading skills
• Mastering a variety of styles at a higher level of difficulty

NOTE: Treblaires is a women's select chorus by audition only.

Music Appreciation

Grades 9-12

• Studying the elements of music
• Surveying history of music in detail
• Extensively listening to works of composers

Symphonic Band

Grades 10-12

• Performing successfully in band
• Taking weekly instrumental lessons
• Participating in public performances

NOTE: Pre-requisites are the successful completion of criteria listed in 8th/9th grade instrumental curriculum and teacher recommendation.

Applied Music Lessons

Grades 10-12

• Receiving mandatory applied lesson
• Practicing in preparation for ensemble experience
• Performing in an ensemble performance