The High School offers several ensembles for instrumentalists and singers.
In the Music Performance and Advanced Music Performance course, students form large and small ensembles, learn aspects of music history and theory, and become familiar with various styles of music. A particular emphasis is given to American music, such as jazz, blues, and rock.
The High School also offers a Jazz Ensemble, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists and held during a Project period so that it is accessible to all students. Depending on the size of the group, there may also be smaller ensembles formed within the group. Over the last several years, this ensemble has performed at regional jazz festivals and worked with guest artists. Students also have the option to audition for the KMEA All-State Jazz band, as well as regional honors ensembles.
A Vocal Ensemble group meets after school and focuses on contemporary music. Recent performances were inspired by such artists as Pentatonix and Ben Folds. These students also have the opportunity to audition for regional and national honor choirs.
For students interested in both music and drama, the High School presents a musical production semi-annually. Recent productions include Little Shop of Horrors and Avenue Q (school edition).
The Middle School music curriculum includes studies of choral music, songwriting, music history and theory, and instrumental performance. Students gain experience with a variety of instruments, with a particular emphasis on the ukulele. Interested students have the opportunity to audition for state, regional, and national honor choirs, as well as regional instrumental honors ensembles.
The Middle School Jazz Band is open to all Middle School students and meets after school. The Jazz Band emphasizes the performance of American jazz standards and encourages students to experiment with improvisation. Like its High School counterpart, over the last several years, this group has performed at regional jazz festivals and worked with guest artists.
For students interested in both music and drama, the Middle School presents a musical production semi-annually. Recent productions include The Sound of Music and Anything Goes.
Lower School students participate in various musical activities designed to teach music theory, history, and performance. Students gain experience in choral singing and on a variety of instruments such as recorder, drums, and melodic percussion, with a particular emphasis on Orff percussion instruments.
The Lower School Choir, which consists of interested students, focuses on a more challenging choral repertoire.
Preschool
Preschoolers experience music and movement through singing, dancing, and musical games. Students experiment with musical instruments and learn both new and classic children’s songs.
Preschoolers experience music and movement through singing, dancing, and musical games. Students experiment with musical instruments and learn both new and classic children’s songs.
