This is a performance-based class. Vocal ensemble courses provide opportunities for students to develop performance skills and knowledge in choral singing. These courses cover performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music, and appreciation of music. These courses stress self-paced progress and group experiences. Each school offers various ensembles; for more information, contact the individual director.

These courses provide opportunities to develop and refine performance skills on a wind or percussion instrument. Emphasis is placed on performance and production and may include analysis, historical and cultural influences, improvisation and appreciation of music. These courses organize objectives for self-paced progress and stress individual progress and group experiences. Individual growth and achievement are encouraged through participation in adjudicated solo and ensemble festivals, district honor bands, and private lessons. Participation in concert performances outside of regular class hours is expected.

This course emphasizes the performance style and literature of the instrumental chamber group medium. Performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, creative aspects of music, historical and cultural influences, and music appreciation will be included.

These courses offer opportunities to develop performance skills and knowledge on instruments or voice in a jazz idiom. Instruction includes performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences and creative aspects of music. Emphasis is placed on improvisation and composition and stresses individual progress and group experiences. Self-paced progress and group experiences are stressed. Jazz is emphasized as an indigenous American art form and a major component of our cultural heritage.

This course provides opportunities to develop and refine performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. Emphasis is placed on performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Self-paced progress and ensemble experiences are stressed.

This course introduces production and performance, covering terminology and idioms, elements of music, perceptive listening and attitudes, and appreciation. This course stresses the ability to become a literate consumer along with the ability to speak and write fluently about music.

Students learn how to use digital tools and resources to create, present, respond, and connect to music as an art form and/or industry. In upper level courses, students learn the ethical use of technological systems, media information, and software as it relates to music technology, intellectual property, publication, and industry standards.

This course introduces the fundamentals of organized sound, emphasizing rules of Western music composition and offering opportunities to create original works. Students will develop the ability to describe, understand, and recognize aspects of tonal music, and skills in sight-singing, dictation/aural, written aspects, composition, and analytical areas. Students will be exposed to a variety of exercises to develop these skills including listening, performance, writing, creating, and analyzing music. While the main emphasis is placed of music of the Common Practice Period (1600-1750), music of other stylistic periods may also be studied. This course also explores the use of technology for composition.

This course is designed to develop an advanced level of understanding of musical theory, preparing students for the AP Music Theory Exam. The AP Music Theory course corresponds to two semesters of a typical introductory college music theory course that covers topics such as musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures. Musicianship skills including dictation and other listening skills, sight-singing, and keyboard harmony are considered an important part of the course. Through the course, students develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. Development of aural skills is a primary objective. Performance is also part of the learning process. Students understand basic concepts and terminology by listening to and performing a wide variety of music. Notational skills, speed, and fluency with basic materials are emphasized. Students planning to major in music in college may be able to enroll in an advanced music theory course, depending on individual colleges' AP policies.

This course serves as an introduction to the theatre arts. Students investigate theatre as a whole by exploring the techniques and origins of a wide variety of theatre arts in various cultures and periods. This is the recommended prerequisite for all other theatre courses.

This course introduces the acting process and the role of the actor in various styles/methods with a focus on scene study. Stresses developing imagination, observation, concentration powers, and self-discipline. Includes developing physical and vocal control while transmitting emotions, convictions, and ideas; enhances self-confidence and self-awareness. Theatre is used as a means to encourage cooperative learning, team work, organization, and leadership skills. The class allows all students the opportunity to perform on a regular basis. Upper level courses enhance skills in level-one and emphasises advanced monologue work, advanced scene study, extensive audition training, student-directing, ensemble acting in a variety of mainstage productions and object exercises.

Studies the artistic, technical, management, and performance elements of a live theatre production. As a part of the planning, rehearsal, and performance, students assume positions of responsibility and demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in acting, directing, artistic criticism, script analysis, staging, character creation, vocal techniques, and physical movement. Students recognize the responsibilities of the producer, director, actors, designers, technicians, and managers through collaboration in the creation of a theatre performance. Upper level courses enhance level-one skills and focus on student direction and design.