Membership in either Band, Choir, or Music Theory is mandatory for this program. Through the use of recordings, transcriptions, and literature the students will receive a hands on appreciation and understanding of the history, styles, improvisational techniques, and musical forms that correspond with the evolution of jazz. A credit, offered everyday of the 6-day cycle. One semester - first and second semester. If a student has a free period concurrently with the vocal instructor, he or she may learn proper vocal techniques related to breathing, tone quality, style, and interpretation.
Attention is given to develop a repertoire of music for each student's special interests and needs.
Through the use of recordings, videos, and trips to the Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall and Broadway, the basic periods in music literature, composers, stylistic traits, masterworks, etc., will be examined. This course is for advanced study and discussion of the periods and styles of music, and their relationships to other humanities subjects. Upon recommendation of the English or Social Studies coordinator this course can fulfill an elective requirement in those subject areas.