Practical Studies Sequence offers courses which focus on understanding basic musical elements skills. The Performance Sequence offers courses which emphasize repertoire, technique and hands-on applications leading to performance and presentation. Ensemble courses focus on building skills and confidence in those students who wish to pursue courses which include the word performance in their designation and which demand the highest level of commitment to preparation and performance.
Theory includes scales, modes, and chord progressions.
Repertoire includes jazz, blues, rock, and other American music forms through improvisation and ensemble playing. All students must be studying an instrument with a private teacher. Prerequisite Permission of the instructor. This course emphasizes mastery of the student's chosen instrument via performance, improvisation, composition, and arranging. Repertoire includes jazz, blues, folk, rock, and other American music forms.