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Our students aspire to enroll in university or conservatory music programs, explore other music related fields, or simply make music in their daily lives. Our diverse classes focus on theory, history, and performance.<\/p>\n
Curriculum<\/h2>\n
All Music students take the following classes:<\/p>\n
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- Beginning Piano<\/li>\n
- Pre-AP or AP Music Theory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For the rest of their courses, they are required to declare a focus in one of four areas: Band\/Jazz, Choir, Orchestra, or Piano.<\/p>\n
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Beginner Instruments:<\/strong> Baritone\/Euphonium, Clarinet or Bass Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Saxophone (Alto, Baritone, or Tenor), Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba<\/p>\n
Advanced Instruments:<\/strong> Bass Guitar**, Bassoon*, Drum Set**, Electric Guitar**, F Horn*, Oboe*<\/p>\n
*Bassoon, F Horn, and Oboe are available for either those who already have experience with them OR those who have demonstrated beginner proficiency on other instruments.<\/em><\/p>\n
**We do not currently offer beginner-level courses for Bass Guitar, Drum Set, or Electric Guitar. You must have previous experience and pass an audition to be admitted for one of these instruments. Note: If you have previous experience on the guitar, you are encouraged to apply no matter what your level.<\/em><\/p>\n
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- Advanced Band<\/li>\n
- Advanced Jazz<\/li>\n
- Beginning Band<\/li>\n
- Intermediate Jazz<\/li>\n
- Music Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Chamber Singers<\/li>\n
- Concert Chorale<\/li>\n
- Opera Workshop<\/li>\n
- Treble Choir<\/li>\n
- Vocal Jazz<\/li>\n
- Keyboard (Vocal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Instruments:<\/strong> Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin<\/p>\n
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- Chamber Orchestra<\/li>\n
- Chamber Workshop<\/li>\n
- Concert Orchestra<\/li>\n
- String Techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Advanced Piano<\/li>\n
- Intermediate Piano<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Partnerships<\/h2>\n
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- Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra<\/li>\n
- Present Music<\/li>\n
- Skylight Musical Theatre<\/li>\n
- University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison<\/li>\n
- University of Wisconsin\u2013Milwaukee<\/li>\n
- Wisconsin Conservatory of Music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Performance Opportunities<\/h2>\n
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- Chamber Workshop Recitals:<\/strong> Students enrolled in the class<\/li>\n
- Fall and Spring Concerts:<\/strong> Choir and Orchestra students<\/li>\n
- Jazz Bazaar \/ Jazz Portraits:<\/strong> Jazz Combos and Vocal Jazz students<\/li>\n
- Musical:<\/strong> Schoolwide opportunity for students from all majors<\/li>\n
- Opera Workshop:<\/strong> Fall main stage production for students enrolled in the class<\/li>\n
- Paint and Play:<\/strong> Piano students (in collaboration with Visual Art students)<\/li>\n
- Portraits:<\/strong> Music department performance of contemporary musical artists<\/li>\n
- Piano and Chamber Recital:<\/strong> Piano and instrumental music students<\/li>\n
- Senior Recitals:<\/strong> All seniors<\/li>\n
- Wisconsin School Music Association:<\/strong> Solo and Ensemble, Large Group, and State Competition performances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Past Featured Performances<\/h3>\n
Here are some exciting events where our students have performed!<\/p>\n
Regional<\/h4>\n
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- Wisconsin Music Education Association (WMEA) State Convention<\/li>\n
- Wisconsin State Teachers Convention<\/li>\n
- University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison Jazz Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
National<\/h4>\n
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- International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) Festival (New York, NY)<\/li>\n
- Jazz Education Network (JEN) Festival (Dallas, TX)<\/li>\n
- JVC Jazz Festival (New York, NY)<\/li>\n
- Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a>Our Philosophy<\/h2>\r\nWe believe music education offers a unique learning opportunity to explore creativity, artistic expression, and in-depth understanding of cultures in our diverse world.\r\n\r\nOur comprehensive music education at MHSA enables our students to develop their musical abilities through self-discipline, leadership, teamwork and resilience \u2013 leading to increased confidence in learning. An education in music develops the lifelong learning abilities and skills necessary to contribute to a cultured, educated society.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/mhsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2024\/09\/fall-24-24.png\")
<\/a><\/h3>\r\nMusic Program<\/h2>\r\nGuided by skilled, experienced educators, the music program at MHSA is designed to prepare students to enroll in university or conservatory music programs, for those who wish to explore other music related fields, and those students who want the opportunity to make music daily. Our music program offers diverse classes with a focus on theory, history, and performance. Students arrive at MHSA with varying levels of knowledge \u2013 while some may have taken lessons since elementary school, some arrive having only played their instrument for a year. Our program prides itself on raising student musicians by inspiring confidence and purpose by daily practice on their instrument.\r\n
Course Offerings<\/h2>\r\nMusic majors are required to declare a focus in band, choir, jazz, orchestra, or piano.\r\n
Band<\/h3>\r\n
Beginning Band \u2013 Symphonic Band \u2013 Chamber Workshop<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Choir<\/h3>\r\n
Treble Choir \u2013 Chamber Singers \u2013 Concert Chorale \u2013 Vocal Jazz \u2013 Opera Workshop \u2013 Keyboard (Vocal)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jazz<\/h3>\r\n
Intermediate Jazz \u2013 Advanced Jazz<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Orchestra<\/h3>\r\n
String Techniques \u2013 Concert Orchestra \u2013 Chamber Orchestra \u2013 Chamber Workshop\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Piano<\/h3>\r\nBeginning Piano (all 9th grade Music Majors and Piano Majors) \u2013 Intermediate Piano (Majors) \u2013 Advanced Piano (Majors)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Theory<\/h3>\r\n
Pre-Advanced Placement Music Theory (all 10th graders) - Advanced Placement Music Theory<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Click Here for Audition Requirements.<\/i><\/a><\/h2>\r\n
Performance Opportunities<\/h2>\r\n
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- Fall and Spring Concert - Choirs and Orchestras<\/li>\r\n \t
- Paint and Play - Collaboration between Piano students and Visual Art<\/li>\r\n \t
- Opera - Opera workshop and Chamber Workshop<\/li>\r\n \t
- Jazz Bazaar - Jazz Combos and Vocal Jazz<\/li>\r\n \t
- Jazz Portraits - Jazz Combos and Vocal Jazz<\/li>\r\n \t
- Soul Show<\/li>\r\n \t
- Musical<\/li>\r\n \t
- WSMA Solo and Ensemble<\/li>\r\n \t
- WSMA Large Group<\/li>\r\n \t
- WSMA State Competition<\/li>\r\n \t
- Piano and Chamber Recital<\/li>\r\n \t
- Senior Recitals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Current & Past Partnerships<\/h2>\r\n
International Association for Jazz Education\u00a0 |\u00a0 Jazz Educators\u2019 Network\u00a0 |\u00a0 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra\u00a0 |\u00a0 Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\u00a0 |\u00a0 Present Music\u00a0 |\u00a0 University of Illinois Chicago\u00a0 |\u00a0 University of Wisconsin-Madison\u00a0 |\u00a0 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\u00a0 |\u00a0 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point\u00a0 |\u00a0 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater\u00a0 |\u00a0 Wisconsin Conservatory of Music<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Read more about Guest Artists, Special Performances and Awards.\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\r\n
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- Fall and Spring Concerts:<\/strong> Choir and Orchestra students<\/li>\n
- Chamber Workshop Recitals:<\/strong> Students enrolled in the class<\/li>\n