These programs are open to all grade 7 and 8 students. Students must show a desire and commitment to develop the finest instrumental music of which they are capable. Students must provide an instrument but in some cases, the school district can help depending on instrumentation. This is a yearlong program.

These programs are open to all grade 7 and 8 students. Students must show a desire and commitment to develop the finest instrumental music of which they are capable. Students must provide an instrument but in some cases, the school district can help depending on instrumentation. This is a yearlong program.

These programs are open to all grade 7 and 8 students who possess a desire and commitment to develop the finest vocal music of which they are capable. Everyone is welcome. This is a yearlong program.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals involved in the creation of all types of music. Emphasis is on many hands-on type activities including World Music Drumming and a Music Technology project. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of music styles and the way music fits the culture of its time. Examples are provided through video presentations as well as audio presentations. This is a yearlong program.

In this course students will explore the basics of music composition and arrangements. Students will use examples of classical and modern music and recreate the pieces using instruments such as boomwhackers and World Music Drumming Instruments. The course is open to all 8th grade students interested in exploring music.

In this course students will be introduced to how the music industry has embraced technology. Sampling, loops, and editing will be taught using Garageband (an available app on most Apple products.) Students will also learn the basics of theater in order to learn how the visual arts can be enhanced using music and sound recording technology.