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Music

Mission Statement

The intrinsic value of music instruction lies in its unique contexts for developing critical and creative thinking skills and self-expression and problem-solving aptitude. The goals of the music curriculum are as follows:

  1. The music curriculum will offer a well-planned sequence of learning experiences leading to clearly defined skills and knowledge.
  2. The music studies will reflect the multi-musical diversity of America's pluralistic culture.
  3. The curriculum for every student will include improvisation and composition.
  4. Tasks that emphasize problem-solving and higher order thinking skills will be given to every student.
  5. The music curriculum will maintain its integrity, and will emphasize relationships among the arts and between the arts and other disciplines.
  6. The curriculum will utilize current technology to individualize and expand music learning.
  7. Authentic assessment, based on specific objectives taken from the skills, knowledge, and understandings designated in the curriculum, will be utilized for all students.
Music Teachers
Ms. Rita Cortez - Department Chair
Ms. Connie Arnold
Mr. Bruce Denmead

 

Courses Offered
Concert Choir
Jazz Ensemble "Esquires"
Emmaus High School Chorale
Piano Class I, II
Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Voice Class I, II
Music Theory I
Music Theory - AP
Music Appreciation

 

See Personnel Directory for teacher email, webpage & eboard access.