Museums, concerts and other outside class participation probable. The students meet at least three times a week. They should know how to read music and have at least one year of experience on their instrument. The band studies and rehearses contemporary and historical styles of Jazz and popular music. Musical style and form is learned by analyzing, practicing, and performing representative music.
Students also learn to improvise.
The group performs at concerts, ceremonies, competitions and festivals. Audition is required. The A.P. Program in Studio Art is intended for the Highly Motivated students who are seriously interested in the study and production of art. Most A.P. students will have had previous training in art. Students should be aware that A.P. work involves more commitment and accomplishment than the typical high school courses.