Music Theory
The music theory course explores the fundamentals of music and covers a
broad range of musical concepts such as writing music, chord structure and progressions and the
analyzing of major and minor pieces. This course is supplemented by work in both sight singing
and ear training. This course enhances written work by allowing the student to transfer music
theory into aural concepts. It is offered for one semester each year.
Senior High Choir Senior high choir allows the student to work with other voices as
well as participate in solo work. Four part singing is the standard for this choir. A variety of
music is sung (classical, contemporary and spirituals) while giving emphasis to counting rhythms
and reading pitches.

Senior High Band
This course is an elective for students in grades 10 -12 who have
had experience in the junior high band. Students continue to develop their instrumental skills
during their weekly rehearsals and lessons. There are also many opportunities to perform solos
and ensembles as well as several concerts each year. Students are encouraged to develop their
appreciation for sacred and secular band literature and to use their talents to praise and worship
God.

Junior High Choir
Junior high choir allows the student to work with other voices as
well as participate in solo work. The junior high setting gives special attention to the boys
changing voice through both the tenor and baritone options. A variety of music is sung
(classical, contemporary and spirituals), while giving emphasis to counting rhythms and reading
pitches.

Junior High Band
This course is an elective for students in grades 7 - 9 who have had
one or more years of instrumental lessons. The objective of the band program is to train the
students to play their instruments skillfully. Students participate in weekly rehearsals and
lessons which will result in a greater enjoyment and appreciation of sacred and secular music.
The band performs at least two times each year.

Music Appreciation
This course is required for all seventh graders for one semester.
The course is intended to: 1) increase the students' knowledge of music history by studying the
various time periods of music from Biblical times to the 20th, 2) develop the students
understanding and appreciation for music, especially as a means to worship and praise God, 3)
help the students develop high personal standards in the music that they listen to and give him a
source of enjoyment he can use throughout his life.

Ensemble
Selected after an audition, members of Revelation and Reflection’s earn ½ credit
of fine arts credit upon completion of assigned practices and a spring tour.
Applied Music Students have been allowed to earn ½ credit by taking private music
lessons from qualified teachers who are not necessarily connected to our school. The present
plan requires participation in the New York State School Music Association as a final evaluation.
Private teachers are required to submit grades for each marking period. The responsibility for
approving the private music instruction and for the results of the examination rests with the
schools music chairperson.