- Don Devany, Department Chairperson – MVHS
- Jonathan Lauff, Department Chairperson – NVHS
- Mark Duker, Department Chairperson – WVHS
The Music Department encourages each student to explore his or her own capabilities in the area of Fine Arts. Music study helps students develop skills in creative problem solving, working as a team, logical reasoning, making value judgments, and communicating. It promotes cultural awareness and provides unique opportunities for self-expression and creativity. Through the courses listed below, students are offered the opportunity to perform, develop aesthetic awareness and appreciation, and acquaint themselves with various aspects of music theory and history.
Music Course Listings
VOCAL COURSES
| Course# | Title | Level | prerequisite and/or recommended course work includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC1004 | Cecillian Singers | Yr. 9 | None |
| MUSC1005 | *Bass Chorus | Yr. 9-12 | None |
| MUSC2003 | Treble Choir | Yr. 10-12 | Audition |
| MUSC2004 | *Concert Choir | Yr. 10-12 | None |
| MUSC2005 | *Varsity Singers | Yr. 10-12 | Audition |
| MUSC2002 | *Varsity Chamber Singers | Yr. 10-12 | Audition |
| MUSC4001H | *Honors Varsity Chamber Singers | Yr.12 | Audition, Previous HS Choral Experience and Instructor approval |
ORCHESTRAL COURSES
| Course# | Title | Level | prerequisite and/or recommended course work includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC1012 | *Concert Orchestra | Yr. 9 | Previous Orchestra Experience and/or Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC1008 | *Concert Strings | Yr. 9 | Audition and Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC2008 | *Symphonic Orchestra | Yr. 10-12 | Previous Orchestra Experience and/or Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC2006 | *Symphonic Strings | Yr. 10-12 | Audition and Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC1003 | *Chamber Orchestra | Yr. 9-12 | Audition and Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC1007 | *Chamber Strings | Yr. 9-12 | Audition and Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC4002H | *Honors Chamber Strings | Yr.12 | Audition, Previous HS Orchestra Strings Experience, and Teacher Recommendation |
BAND COURSES
| Course# | Title | Level | prerequisite and/or recommended course work includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC1011 | *Concert Band | Yr. 9 | Previous Band Experience and/or Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC1006 | *Concert Winds | Yr. 9 | Audition and Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC2009 | *Symphonic Band | Yr. 10-12 | Previous Band Experience and/or Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC2007 | *Symphonic Winds | Yr. 10-12 | Audition and Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC1010 | *Wind Symphony | Yr. 9-12 | Audition and Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC1009 | *Wind Ensemble | Yr. 9-12 | Audition and Teacher Recommendation |
| MUSC4003H | *Honors Wind | Yr.12 | Audition, Previous HS Band Experience Ensemble & Teacher Recommendation |
THEORY COURSES
| Course# | Title | Level | prerequisite and/or recommended course work includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC2000 | Music Theory | Sem. 10-12 | None |
| MUSC2001A | AP Music Theory | Yr. 10-12 | Music Theory, Online Music Theory, Summer Online Music Theory and/or proficiency exam |
| MUSC2000C | Online Music Theory | Sem. 10-12 | None |
* This is a two period class (paired with lunch).