This is recommended as a final course for those who are completing a major sequence in art. Return to Contents Return to Top of Page Music Music at Ithaca High School is a comprehensive program providing experiences in listening, performing, and composing. A variety of courses are offered to develop within each student the ability to appreciate, understand, create, perform, and criticize with discrimination, music of all styles, and periods. The program of music instruction is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing a career in music education or performance as well as those wishing to pursue the study of music as a leisure time activity. It is designed for the student who does not enroll in one of the performing groups.
Students learn to play keyboards or guitar.
This course includes experiences in listening, performing, and composing. Students will develop a special interest project. Previous experience in a Middle School band program or by audition. The Concert Band meets daily all year during a class period. The Band is open to all Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion players.