Music of many style periods is rehearsed and performed. Each element is discussed in its historical context, and illustrative examples are played. AF Presents the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of Western music beginning with the elementary structure of single line melody progressing to the essentials of harmonic construction. Analysis of musical literature from all style periods.
Performances involve both singing and dancing.
More advanced students will study privately for one-half hour per week. Material chosen from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century music. More advanced students will study privately for one-half hour per week. The Wind Ensemble is planned as a concert organization offering the opportunity for students to prepare and perform the basic music literature for wind and percussion instruments. The Jazz Express is a concert jazz ensamble devoted to the performance of big band jazz literature from all jazz style periods.