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Concert band (648) and orchestra (649) may be taken
for Fine Arts credit. The Concert Band includes
all members of the Band Company (CMA) as well as cadets
from other units, and a
substantial number of young women from CGA. Orchestra is open to
all students who
wish play in a string orchestra that occasionally uses
added winds and percussion. Both large ensembles provide
an opportunity for the student to perform solos,
and develop chamber ensembles, some of which perform
off-campus. Neither course is well-suited to absolute
beginning instruction, but both offer a wide range of
literature studied. |
Private music lessons in band and
orchestra instruments (644) are offered as academic
credit courses. These are open to students of every
grade level. Music is selected according to ach
student's skill level and background. There is an extra fee for private music lessons; however, students
who enroll in concert band or orchestra may take
appropriate instrument lessons for a reduced fee.
Specialized
instruction in most instruments is available
from our teachers on staff, or from adjunct
instructors who come to the campus.Private music
lessons are given once per week. It is expected that
students will practice about three hours per week. |