Music

Music education involves the integration of traditional performance ensembles with new technologies to help mold and develop lifelong music skills in every student. A piano lab is used to develop fundamental skills such as ear training, notation and keyboard fluency, which are then brought to the performance ensemble.

Exploratory Music provides students with an opportunity to learn many aspects of music. In this class the student will listen and learn about the music from the past and present. Each student will also learn basic music theory and keyboarding skills. As a class students will learn to play at least two instruments, giving them the foundation to choose which instrument best expresses their musical voice. After students have chosen their medium for expression, they are encouraged to interpret music beyond the written notes to create an an aesthetically pleasing experience.

In Level I the music student grows as a musician, technically as well as expressively. Skills such as music theory and ensemble playing are used daily and applied to performance preparation. Every few weeks the students perform for each other and as a class, helping the student enjoy and be comfortable expressing themselves through music.

Instrumental music is designed for our advancing musician. In this class students continue to develop their skills in music theory and ensemble playing. The students will play in whole class ensembles, smaller groups as well as solo playing. Music performed will represent a variety of styles and genres. In class student recitals continue as an opportunity to perform and listen to many styles of music.