Solo opportunities exist for more advanced students. As part of the course, members are required to attend concerts on and off campus. The jazz band and the rock ensemble are open to instrumentalists and vocalists who can read music on at least an intermediate level. The groups play arrangements from a variety of jazz and rock musical styles and work on improvisation, understanding song forms and writing music. The ensembles participate in the music department fall and spring concerts and students are required to attend concerts on and off campus.
Emphasis is placed on group development and behavior in performance.
This group is for students who already play an instrument. Repertoire and make-up of the ensemble vary with the experience of the participants. The classical ensemble is involved in a number of performances during the school year. Students are required to attend concerts on and off campus. Applied music consists of weekly lessons with a private music teacher and required practice sessions.