Concert Band
20 Weeks
1/2 or 1 credit
The school band program provides many opportunities for the individual growth of each student. It focuses on offering experience to young people that will result in their finding joy and excitement in the creative art of music. The program aims to continue the development of music appreciation and understanding through the study and performance of the best in music. It aims to develop competent performers who are able to use their instruments to facilitate the development of music appreciation, to offer those who are considering music as a vocation, an opportunity to develop their talents to the utmost, and to better prepare them for this vocation. The program aims to promote and enhance the dignity and reputation of the school through traditional in and out of school appearances. The program aims to provide emotional outlets and social interaction. It is a credit-bearing subject and may be used with the theory courses to provide a major sequence towards a Regents diploma.

Concert Choir
20 Weeks
1/2 or 1 credit
The Concert Choir provides an individual and collective approach to the cultural, intellectual, and musical growth of each student in the area of musical performance. The curriculum is aligned with the NY State Standards for the Arts and encourages the development of each student in all four standards through daily, active participation and public performances. Students in this performance ensemble will find themselves in a supportive environment where their peer interaction enhances their own enjoyment toward attaining high levels of musical proficiency while providing a solid foundation for participation in other performance opportunities including: NYSSMA Solo festival, Bi-County, Area All-State and Conference All-State choirs, the school musical, the Select Vocal Ensemble, and other community opportunities. The vocal program provides a cultural link to the community and promotes continual service to all. Any student in this performance group who wishes to participate in further musical pursuits, public performances, and competition trips may elect to participate in any of the regional opportunities mentioned including auditioning for the Thousand Islands Select Vocal Ensemble, a non-credit bearing extra-curricular group, known for its major role in the community and its numerous accolades. This course may be used with any other course to provide a major sequence towards a Regents diploma.

Music Theory
20 Weeks
1/2 credit
This course is designed for the music major as well as the non-music major. Its emphasis is aimed at beginning fundamentals of music, including: rhythm, melody, harmony, dictation, ear-training, sight-singing as well as: music history, form and literature. Computerized theory programs, which start from the very beginning and go to the most advanced level with electronic keyboards, supplement classroom instruction and ensure a "hands-on" approach. Students can opt for extra lab time during free periods if more individualized time is desired. The music major will acquire a new as well as an enhanced understanding of music as a preparatory course to level II. The non-music major will gain a new and greater understanding of how music is constructed and how closely today's music is related to that of the past.

Music Theory II
20 Weeks
1/2 credit
Prerequisite: Music Theory I, or a passing score on a proficiency exam.
This course is designed to take the fundamentals of course level I and become more advanced through composition, ear-training, dictation, sight-singing and all other elements of rhythm, melody and harmony. "Hands-on" work at the keyboards and with supplemental theory programs are also a part of this course with the option of individualized lab time. Music history and literature are integral parts of this course as well. The student who is a college-bound music major will be well prepared for entrance exams to music school after taking this course.