Performing Arts Classes
Band
Concert Band 1
Year-long
6th Grade
This course is available for students in any grade who have one year of playing experience. If you played for one year in elementary school, this class is for you! This is a year-long course, focusing on developing fundamental techniques and ensemble skills for the second year player. Elementary Band experience or teacher approval is the prerequisite for this class.
Fee: $20 (Concert Polo Shirt)*
Concert Band 2
Year-long
7th Grade
This course is designed for students who are third year players. Students who have completed two years of elementary band or Concert Band 1 should sign up for this class. We will focus on individual techniques on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, as well as ensemble concepts. Two years of playing experience or teacher approval is required.
Fee: $20 (Concert Polo Shirt)*
Symphonic Band
Year-long
8th Grade
This course is designed for students who are fourth year players. Students who have completed all Concert Band courses should sign up for this class. We will focus on advanced individual techniques on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, and explore challenging literature. Three years of playing experience or teacher approval is required.
Fee: $20 (Concert Polo Shirt)*
Choir
Choir
Year-long
6/7/8 Grades
Choir courses provide the opportunity to sing a variety of choral literature styles for mixed voices. Students will develop vocal techniques and the ability to sing parts. No previous musical training is required.
Fee: $20 (Concert Polo Shirt)
Orchestra
Orchestra 1
Year-long
6th Grade
Orchestra courses are designed to develop students’ abilities to play string instruments, covering a variety of string and orchestral literature styles. Elementary orchestra experience preferred or by teacher approval.
Fee: $25 (Concert Polo Shirt)*
Orchestra 2
Year-long
7th Grade
Orchestra courses are designed to develop students’ abilities to play string instruments, covering a variety of string and orchestral literature styles. Two years of orchestra experience or teacher approval is the prerequisite for this orchestra.
Fee: $20 (Concert Polo Shirt)*
Symphonic Orchestra
Year-long
8th Grade
This orchestra will be focusing on advanced fundamentals. Orchestra courses are designed to develop students’ abilities to play string instruments, covering a variety of string and orchestral literature styles. Orchestra 2 or teacher approval is the prerequisite for this orchestra.
Fee: $20 (Concert Polo Shirt)*
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Semester
6/7/8 Grades
Theatre Arts courses focus on the study and performance of drama, including musical theatre. Students will work collaboratively and perform a play or musical at the end of the semester.
Fee: $20
*Additional fees for music classes may be incurred depending on the instrument your student plays. Please contact the instructor for more information.