Outside listening will accompany work in the classroom. No previous musical experience is necessary. This course is available to Fifth and Sixth Formers who wish to make an in-depth study of an area not available in a regular course offering, where intensive work is done in a tutorial relationship. Interested students should inquire of the division head before a request is submitted. Full Year Extra fee required One individual lesson per week is offered to students wishing to begin or to continue the study of an instrument or voice.
Daily practice is required.
It is expected that the student will remain in the course the entire year and will receive one credit. Each student works with his or her instructor two full periods every week on technique, sight-reading skills, and repertoire. Two public programs are required during the year to show some measure of achievement. All Applied Music students are expected to participate in either the chamber orchestra, the concert band, or the chorus, if applicable. Applied piano and guitar students meet once a week in their respective performance classes.