Anne Arundel County bears the mark of the past, the present, and the promise of the future. 1 outdoor education center Anne Arundel is among the 50 largest school systems in the country. The county s diverse 73,000 student population is educated by a staff of 4,100 dedicated teachers. The music program of Anne Arundel County Public Schools provides a variety of musical experiences for students in grades 1 - 12. The broad outcomes on which music curriculum is based are those in the Maryland State Department of Education's Essential Learner Outcomes for the Fine Arts.
Students demonstrate the ability to perceive, perform, and respond to music.
Students demonstrate an understanding of music as an essential aspect of history and human experience. Students demonstrate an ability to organize musical ideas and sounds creatively. Students demonstrate an ability to make aesthetic judgments. This can be earned in any of the four years of high school. All music courses have been designated as appropriate for meeting this requirement.