Ensembles

Wind Ensemble I – Meets VPA/UC/CSU requirements. Instructor approval or audition required. This advanced level, year-long course, is designed to provide the opportunity for instrumental music students to be part of a musical ensemble that rehearses and performs various styles of music throughout the school year. => Learn More

Wind Ensemble II – Meets VPA/UC/CSU requirement. This year-long course is designed to provide the opportunity for students to be a part of a musical ensemble that rehearses and performs various styles of music throughout the school year. => Learn More

Jazz Band – The Jazz Band is formed by audition in the fall. The group is primarily composed of musicians from Wind Ensemble I and Wind Ensemble II. The Jazz Band performs at various events during the school year. The band also regularly performs for school assemblies and other school functions. The Jazz Band is considered a club activity, and therefore no school credits are given. => Learn More

Pep Band – The Pep Band will perform at various SDA sporting events, and possibly other school events as well. The Pep Band is open to all members of the band program. This is an extra-curricular activity, and there are no credits offered for the Pep Band. => Learn More

Pit Orchestra – The Pit Orchestra is a small ensemble of musicians that accompanies the Spring Musical each year. Since we are serving as accompanists for the Theatre Program, a high level of musicianship and commitment is expected from all Pit Orchestra participants. Note: This is an extra-curricular activity, and there are no credits offered for the Pit Orchestra. => Learn More

Courses

AP Music Theory – Want to learn all about music and how it is constructed? Want to be able to pick out a melody, or identify a chord progression that you hear? If so, you will enjoy AP Music Theory. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity for in-depth study of the theory and history of musical composition techniques. => Learn More

Instrumental Music – This class is open to guitarists, pianists, percussionists, & wind players of all levels. Expand and/or develop your musical skills through generous amounts of practice time in our new Performing Arts Center => Learn More

MIDI/Recording Arts – Want to compose and record your own music, while also learning how to read traditional music notation? Spend time creating your own professional-quality recordings in our high-tech music lab => Learn More