Music Education

The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s ability to recognize and understand the basic materials and processes in any music that is heard or read in score. Students are expected to take a final AP exam.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Music encourages learners to study a variety of music and build on their individual interests. Learners develop the ability to make connections between the musical activities of listening, composing and performing and the variety of music around the world. Teachers have the flexibility to structure the Cambridge AS & A Level Music syllabus so that the course supports and develops learners’ musical experience, interests and abilities. While following a course based on this syllabus it is important for learners to be supported in learning to listen, compose and perform with greater understanding and purpose. These skills are important for musicians, and will help to equip candidates to study music at a higher level and/or to enjoy music as lifelong learners, including as educated listeners. At AS Level, learners focus on listening, composing and performing. For listening, they study set works. These are chosen to support learners in developing their listening skills and understanding of music, including compositional techniques and performance practice. They learn to work with Western notation. Learners also listen to and explore other music of their choice and identify and learn to communicate connections across a wide variety of music. Learners are also encouraged to build on their own personal musical interests as they study composing and performing. Through this, they learn to develop their own range of compositions and performance programme.

General Music

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic technical skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of high school band literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance and critical listening. Students enrolled in this course are members of the Marching Band. This course includes after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level technical skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of high school band literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance and critical listening. Students enrolled in this course are members of the Marching Band. This course includes after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop proficient technical skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of high school band literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance and critical listening. Students enrolled in this course are members of the Marching Band. This course includes after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop consistently proficient technical skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of high school band literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance, critical listening and aesthetic response. Students enrolled in this course are members of the Marching Band. This course includes after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced technical skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of high school band literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance, critical listening and aesthetic response. Students enrolled in this course are members of the Marching Band. This course includes after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop independent, advanced technical skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of high school band literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance, critical listening and aesthetic response. Students enrolled in this course are members of the Marching Band. This course includes after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation, and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop proficient individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop consistently proficient individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop independent, advanced individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high/low range high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high/low range high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation and development of critical and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop independence in musicianship, high/low range vocal performance techniques and aesthetic awareness through the rehearsal and performance of varied idiomatic high/low range choral literature.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to foster internalization and independence in musicianship, high/low range vocal performance techniques and aesthetic awareness through the rehearsal and performance of idiomatic high/low range choral literature.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills in creating, performing and evaluating choreographed performances as an independent ensemble and in cooperation with the marching band. Emphasis is placed on dance, equipment manipulation precision and the relationship between music and dance. This course may include after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level skills in creating, performing and evaluating choreographed performances as an independent ensemble and in cooperation with the marching band. Emphasis is placed on dance, equipment manipulation precision and the relationship between music and dance. This course may include after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced-level skills in creating, performing and evaluating choreographed performances as an independent ensemble and in cooperation with the marching band. Emphasis is placed on dance, equipment manipulation precision and the relationship between music and dance. This course may include after school and weekend activities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced-level skills in creating, performing and evaluating choreographed performances as an independent ensemble and in cooperation with the marching band. Emphasis is placed on dance, equipment manipulation, precision and the relationship between music and dance. This course may include after school and weekend activities.

Students with extensive vocal or instrumental ensemble experience refine their critical listening, music literacy, and ensemble skills through the study, rehearsal, and performance of high-quality, advanced literature.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills in guitar performance, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles.

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in guitar using varied performance techniques.

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in the development of musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied guitar literature.

The purpose of this course is to provide advanced instruction in individual guitar performance.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic performance skills on a selected instrument in an ensemble setting using varied high school literature. Performance techniques, music knowledge, critical analysis and aesthetic response are emphasized.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level performance skills on a selected instrument in an ensemble setting using varied high school literature. Performance techniques, music knowledge, critical analysis and aesthetic response are emphasized.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop proficient performance skills on a selected instrument in an ensemble setting using high school literature.

The purpose of this course is to develop advanced performance skills on a selected instrument in an ensemble setting using varied high school literature.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic performance skills on a selected instrument in a solo or small ensemble setting using varied high school literature. Performance techniques, music knowledge, critical analysis and aesthetic response are emphasized.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level performance skills on a selected instrument in a solo or small ensemble setting using varied high school literature. Performance techniques, music knowledge, critical analysis and aesthetic response are emphasized.

The purpose of this course is to provide instrumental instruction for solo performance in a class situation.

The purpose of this course is to provide advanced instrumental instruction for solo performance in a class situation.

Through the music course students develop their knowledge and potential as musicians, both personally and collaboratively. Involving aspects of the composition, performance and critical analysis of music, the course exposes students to forms, styles and functions of music from a wide range of historical and socio-cultural contexts. Students create, participate in, and reflect upon music from their own background and those of others. They develop practical and communicative skills which provide them with the opportunity to engage in music for further study, as well as for lifetime enjoyment. Both standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) music students are required to study musical perception. SL students in music are then required to choose one of three options: creating (SLC) solo performing (SLS) group performing (SLG). HL students are required to present both creating and solo performing. In the teaching of the music course it should be possible to have groups of students that include both SL and HL students. Through a variety of teaching approaches, all students—whether SL or HL—will be encouraged to develop their creative and critical abilities and to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

The purpose of this course is to develop the International Baccalaureate students’ understanding of the techniques of listening, analysis, performing and composing through the use of keyboard, computer-assisted writing and student preferred applied instrument or voice medium.

The purpose of this course is to develop the International Baccalaureate students’ understanding of the techniques of listening, analysis, performing and composing through the use of keyboard, computer-assisted writing and student preferred applied instrument or voice medium.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills in jazz performance through knowledge of styles and performance techniques of varied jazz and contemporary literature.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level skills in jazz performance through knowledge of styles and performance techniques of varied jazz and contemporary literature.

The purpose of this course is to develop the ability to apply the knowledge of styles and techniques of varied contemporary, popular and jazz literature.

The purpose of this course is to develop independence in knowledge of styles and performance techniques of varied contemporary music and jazz literature.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic keyboard skills, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles.

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in varied performance techniques on the keyboard.

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in the development of musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied keyboard literature.

The purpose of this course is to provide advanced instruction in individual keyboard performance.

Students with extensive vocal or instrumental ensemble experience refine their critical listening, music literacy, and ensemble skills through the study, rehearsal, and performance of high quality, advanced literature. Students use reflection and problem-solving skills with increasing independence to improve their performance and musical expression. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course, if used for an instrumental ensemble, may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

Students explore the musical traditions of 20th- and 21st-century American and global communities around the world through study of current trends, focusing on the function of music within various cultures (e.g., jazz, world drumming, mariachi, soul, gamelan, Bollywood, digital). Students examine and report on human activities involving music, technology- and culture-related influences on music, and the sounds and structures of music composition. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend one or more performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Students in this entry-level class focus on the development of musical and technical skills on a specific instrument or voice through etudes, scales, and selected music literature. Through problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection, students develop the physical and cognitive skills to be more disciplined performers. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course, if used for an instrumental class, may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

Students explore the fundamental applications and tools of music technology and sound engineering.

Students build on previous experience with music technology and sound engineering to integrate their knowledge of traditional musical elements with past and current technologies. They explore the creative and aesthetic implications of music technology and sound engineering. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend one or more performances outside the school day.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of basic music structures and elements and their uses in varied music styles and genres.

The purpose of this course is to teach students analysis and application of musical fundamentals as practiced in the various historical periods.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic technical skills on string or other orchestral instruments through the refinement and performance of high school orchestra literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings, individual and ensemble performance and critical listening.

Students with extensive vocal or instrumental ensemble experience refine their critical listening, music literacy, and ensemble skills through the study, rehearsal, and performance of high-quality, advanced literature.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic performance techniques in a small ensemble setting through the study of varied high school choral literature. Emphasis will be placed on vocal independence, expressiveness and stylistic authenticity.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level performance techniques in a small ensemble setting through the study of varied high school choral literature. Emphasis will be placed on vocal independence, expressiveness and stylistic authenticity.

The purpose of this course is to develop creativity and refine performance techniques in vocal ensembles through the study of widely varied and appropriate choral literature.

The purpose of this course is to foster creative performances in ensembles through the study of appropriate and highly varied literature and to provide students with opportunities for leadership.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level performance skills in a solo or small ensemble setting using varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, performance techniques, music knowledge, and development of critical analysis and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level performance skills in a solo or small ensemble setting using varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, performance techniques, music knowledge, and development of critical analysis and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop proficient performance skills in a solo or small ensemble setting using varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, performance techniques, music knowledge, and development of critical analysis and aesthetic response to music.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced performance skills in a solo or small ensemble setting using varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, performance techniques, music knowledge, and development of critical analysis and aesthetic response to music.