Courses
New Acoustic Music
The New Acoustic Music ensemble will study and perform new acoustic music. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Chicago Blues
The Chicago Blues ensemble will study and perform the music of the Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor, Freddie King, Magic Sam, Syl Johnson, Jimmy Rogers, Buddy Guy, and oth
Bluegrass
Small band ensemble that plays bluegrass and bluegrass-derived music. Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy.
Country Music Ensemble
The Country Music Ensemble will perform the music of any and all country artists from classic to contemporary: from Patsy Cline to Carrie Underwood, from bluegrass to modern country rock.
Men's Chorus
Medium-sized vocal ensemble with emphasis on traditional and contemporary gospel music. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Women's Chorus
Medium-sized vocal ensemble with emphasis on traditional and contemporary gospel music. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Overjoyed
Medium-sized vocal ensemble with emphasis on traditional and contemporary gospel music. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Reverence Gospel Ensemble
Large vocal ensemble with emphasis on traditional and contemporary gospel music. In this course, students will participate in two choir rehearsals per week.
Old Time/Appalachian Music
The Old Time/Appalachian Music ensemble will study and perform music from the old time genre of North American folk music, with roots in the folk music of many countries, including England, Scotlan
Advanced Repertory Workshop
Harmonic analysis and performance of contemporary standard jazz repertoire. Instrumentation: mixed winds, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.
Hardcore/Heavy Metal
The Hardcore/Heavy Metal ensemble will study and perform the music of student-selected artists in this style. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Blues
The Blues ensemble will survey and perform various blues styles including, but not limited to, traditional, funk, Latin, jazz, and vocal-influenced music from B.B. King to John Coltrane.
Mixed Pop and Jazz
The Mixed Pop and Jazz Styles ensemble will study and perform the music of India.Arie, Chaka Khan, Lalah Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Rachelle Ferrell, Michael Jackson, Beyonc'e, Brandy, Mariah Ca
L.A. Studio Ensemble
The L.A.
Neo-Soul
The Neo-Soul ensemble will study and perform the music of artists such as Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Bilal, Musiq Soulchild, Maxwell, D'Angelo, and others.
Mixed Pop and Rock
The Mixed Pop and Rock ensemble will study and perform the music of India.Arie, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Beyonc'e, Elton John, U2, and many more.
R&B Jam Band
The R&B Jam Band ensemble will work initially with some charts provided by the instructor. Then the students will have a chance to submit their own choices for songs to be learned.
The Music of Take 6, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The Take 6, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo ensemble will transcribe, analyze, and perform the music of these seminal choral groups.
R&B, Pop/Rock, and Jazz
The R&B, Pop/Rock, and Jazz ensemble will study and perform music by a variety of artists such as Erykah Badu, John Mayer, Sara Bareilles, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Bob Marley, Ella Fitzgeral
R&B Rating 3
The R&B Rating 3 ensemble will be required to bring in recordings charts and perform a variety of both past and contemporary R&B styles.