• BAND

    The band performs for marching and concert activities throughout the school year. Instrumental music skills are developed through class instruction. A variety of music is performed. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts is required along with marching band activities.

    WIND ENSEMBLE

    This ensemble allows students to experience challenging band repertoire. Students are required to demonstrate musical growth by the submission of student-produced recordings of the All Shore audition requirements. Students perform a “simulated” audition of the All Shore band solo and technique requirements. The wind ensemble performs several concerts each school year. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts is required along with marching band activities.

    HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE

    The wind ensemble performs several concerts each school year. Students must complete all proficiencies for performance which demonstrate competency in advanced musical skills and literature. Students are required to demonstrate musical growth by the submission of student-produced recordings and students must audition for Region II and All Shore Band. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts is required along with marching band activities.

    ORCHESTRA

    The orchestra is comprised of students who perform violin, viola, cello, or bass. This ensemble performs orchestral literature. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts are required.

    HONORS ORCHESTRA

    The orchestra is comprised of students who perform violin, viola, cello, or bass. This ensemble performs orchestral literature. Students are required to learn the Central Jersey Region II Orchestra Solo and technique requirements. In addition, the student must audition for the Central Jersey Region II Orchestra. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts are required.

    AP MUSIC THEORY

    AP Music Theory is designed for those students who are pursuing advanced study in music. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Music Exam and College Entrance Music Placement Exams in music. A study of music history will also be explored. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the Advanced Placement Examinations in May (see Policy 2429 & Program of Studies page 5).

    ACADEMY MUSIC CAPSTONE

    The Senior Capstone project is the culminating exhibition of the Music Academy experience. Students in this class will complete a project-based course of study whereby they research, compose, and perform highly individualized music. This course provides our students with tools needed to meet the demands and expectations of the collegiate music major, or as a young career-professional musician. Topics include, but are not limited to, orchestration, arranging, and technology for the musician. Students may also conduct in depth historical research to gain skills in presenting historically informed musical performances, and also create “program-notes” to teach and inform audience members at classical music concerts. At the conclusion of the course, students will choose to either compose and perform their own original work; or to present a short research/lecture recital of historical music.

    ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION

    Advanced Music Theory and Harmony is a project-based course of study whereby they research, compose, and perform highly individualized music. This course provides our students with tools needed to meet the demands and expectations of the collegiate music major, or as a novice composer or music arranger Topics include, but are not limited to, orchestration, arranging, and technology for the musician.  Students may also conduct historical research to gain skills in presenting historically informed musical projects. At the conclusion of the course, students will choose to either compose and perform their own original composition or arrangement.