Academy of Performing Arts Overview
The Academy of Performing Art’s (APA) mission is to enrich students’ lives through the study and performance of music. Through ensemble-based learning, APA students refine real-world skills, such as critical listening, creativity, discipline, leadership, respect, and collaboration with others. The unique experience of ensemble-based learning fosters a close-knit community of artistically and musically literate citizens. Ultimately, our aim is to provide each student with a solid foundation in music, therefore providing tools and competencies for success across virtually all fields and career paths.
Band Courses
Intermediate Band
This beginning level course is a non-auditioned/no experience required instrumental ensemble. Students will learn music fundamentals such as reading, music notation, analyzing, and evaluating music. Instruments include flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, baritone, and percussion
Advanced Band
This is an ensemble for students with at least one year of experience on their instrument except for percussionists. Students will hone their talents and skills through performance of high level repertoire.
Advanced Percussion
This is an ensemble for students with at least one year of experience in percussion. Students will hone their tal-
ents and skills through performance of high level repertoire.
Choir Courses
Concert Choir
This beginning level course is a non-auditioned/no experience required vocal ensemble. In this ensemble students will learn and develop healthy singing techniques. Students will also learn music fundamentals, such as solfege, harmony, and basic music theory.
Advanced Treble Choir
This is a women’s only auditioned ensemble.
In this course students will continue development of their vocal technique through preparing high level repertoire for performance. Students will also study solfege, harmony, and music theory.
Chamber Choir
This is a select, advanced ensemble comprised of 14 to 30 auditioned singers. This choir will sing repertoire that prepares students for college-level music. Students in this choir will study diction, sight reading, and music theory.
This page was last updated on December 6, 2023