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Instrumental Curriculum

Description of Program

The instrumental music program at The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts provides students with comprehensive preparation in instrumental music. Students participate in a variety of performing ensembles, receive weekly private music lessons, and study music theory and literature. Students can elect in their junior and senior years to study piano, music technology, and conducting. All BISFA students participate in numerous Master Classes and have the opportunity to perform individually as soloists and in Commercial/Jazz Band, concert band, orchestra and chamber ensembles.

Courses

Grade 9

  • Applied Music 1

  • Band Techniques 1

  • String Techniques 1

  • Piano Repertoire 1

  • Musicianship 1

  • Instrumental Ensemble

Grade 10

  • Applied Music 2

  • Band Techniques 2

  • String Techniques 2

  • Piano Repertoire 2

  • Musicianship 2

  • Instrumental Ensemble

Grade 11

  • Applied Music 3

  • Chamber Ensemble:

  • Instrumental 1

  • Piano Repertoire 3

  • Musicianship 3

  • Elective

  • Elective

  • Instrumental Ensemble

Grade 12

  • Applied Music 4

  • Chamber Ensemble:

  • Instrumental 2

  • Piano Repertoire 3

  • Elective

  • Elective

  • Instrumental Ensemble

  • Senior Portfolio Class

All Students

  • All students participate in a large ensemble. Piano and Guitar Majors may choose the large ensemble that will best fit their individual secondary interest. Participating in Band, Orchestra or Choir gives these traditionally solo players the experience of participating in a large ensemble, and working with a conductor.

  • In addition, it gives them the opportunity to be involved in trips and special performances that are afforded by these organization​

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Electives

  • AP Music Theory (Grade 11 or 12)

  • Advanced Concepts in Music

  • Creative Music Tech 1, 2

  • Class Piano

  • Music History

  • Conducting

  • Intro to Music Education

  • Honors Jazz Ensemble

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