Special emphasis is given to improvisation. This is an advanced theory course designed to meet the special needs of those students specializing in jazz performance. This course is offered as an elective course for any student interesting in learning how to improvise. This class is offered as an elective course for vocalists who desire to learn or strengthen their acting skills. This course is an advanced composition class taught in our Henry Mancini Electronic Music Laboratory.
Students listen to many different styles of music and write for a variety of ensembles.
Master classes are occasionally held with professional performing ensembles that rehearse and perform student compositions. Every student is required to enroll in music theory each semester. When our first class of ninth graders enters their senior year in 2001-2002, a fourth level of music theory will be added. If you're unable to make a selection from the menu above, please click here . Visit our Monterey 2001 page.