The Complete Musician

This is a full year course that helps students develop into well-rounded musicians through the study of the fundamentals of music theory, sight singing, ear training, conducting and composition. Students in this course should be interested in the serious study of music and the content provides a core body of knowledge for those intending to minor or major in music in college. This course, or teacher approved equivalent studies, is a prerequisite for all senior music "Intensive" courses.

History of Jazz

This semester course offers a complete historical perspective of the evolution of jazz beginning in the early days of blues and ragtime to contemporary modern jazz. Students will analyze authentic historical jazz performances and closely examine the social contexts from which each style emanated. Course work will include listening to primary sources of jazz performances, viewing videotapes of jazz masters in performance, attending and critiquing live performances, and hearing guest lecturers. Students will prepare and present Power Point presentations on two significant jazz composers.