Music

In the middle school music program, Vocal & Instrumental Music; Musical Improvisation; Musical Composition & Arrangement; Reading & Notating Music; Analysis and Critique of Music; Music Appreciation and History. The standards-based curriculum increases in sophistication by grade.

Students may choose to participate in Band, Chorus, Jazz or Orchestra music ensembles.

In high school, students may choose from a variety of music electives, including:

• Band
• Chorus
• String Ensemble
• Music History
• Music Theory and Technology
• Voice Lab
• Classic Guitar

Performing ensembles include Band, Choral, Jazz and Orchestra. Band, Chorus and String Ensemble may be taken as Honors courses in grades 10, 11 and 12. Advanced students enrolled in band, chorus, string ensemble for the full year are eligible to audition for Pennsylvania Music Educators activities including District Band, Chorus, and Orchestra festivals which could lead to selection for Regional and All-State honors.