The Middle school music program serves as a 4 year comprehensive study of music. The general music courses will cover a variety of music, periods of music, music techniques, music theory as well as other topics. Students will also experience music as a performing art form through their participation in chorus.
Piano Lab
Every grade in the middle school meets once a week for piano instruction in our state of the art piano lab. The students work in pair according to ability. Each quarter the students set a goal for themselves. Every quarter ends with an all class recital in our performing arts center, where every student is required to play one of the pieces they have been working on. The purpose of this class is to become proficient in reading music, and basic music theory.
Choir
Students meet several times through out each quarter for middle school choir. Students learn to read music at an appropriate level and are introduced to basic vocal technique, including proper breathing, diction, and focus. Students work on preparing two, and three part choral pieces for the Christmas, and Spring concerts.
Ensemble
Middle school ensemble is a volunteer opportunity open to all middle school students. It is a chance for some of our instrumental students to come together and work on music that will be played in the Christmas, and spring concerts, and during various liturgies through out the year.
Guitar Club
Middle school guitar club is open to any student in the middle school that has basic guitar skills, and her own instrument. The group meets once a cycle and works on music for the Christmas, and the Spring concert, and for various liturgies through out the school year.
Private Music Lessons
Private music lessons are offered to all ages. Lessons are offered in voice, piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, drums, music theory, and song writing. Lessons are generally scheduled with one of our instructors after school. Lessons are scheduled for a half hour, once a week, and the cost is $35.00 per lesson.