Walkersville High – Advanced Music Studies Piano 2 (Advanced)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Offered only at GTJHS as part of the Academy for the Fine Arts for two entire instructional blocks daily. Students from all other Frederick County public high schools are eligible to audition for these courses. Courses for first and second year Academy students. AFA Piano is offered as a school-based Dual Enrollment course through FCC. Advanced Piano in the Academy of Fine Arts focuses on progressing from a student’s admission level of performance to a level appropriate to college entrance. Demonstration of essential performance technique on scales, etudes, and sight reading will be regularly assessed. Assessments for this class will be both performance-based and include written examinations. Course is comparable to an independent study, allowing students to assume responsibility for individual progress and time management.