What is the Michigan International Prep School of Music?
The Michigan International Prep School of Music is part of a developing arts division of the Michigan International Prep School. This online School of Music provides students with one of a kind training and experience as a musician. Students may elect to take just one or two classes from the School of Music or take a deeper dive into music study and become a "Music Major" to complete an encompassing program of study that will earn them an Arts Endorsement on their Michigan International Prep School diploma. The Arts Endorsement will indicate to colleges and universities a high level of training and achievement in the Arts.
What does the School of Music offer students?
• The School of Music provides individual and group training in the areas of PIANO, VOICE and GUITAR study. Whether you have never taken lessons before or you have years of experience, the School of Music will meet you where you are and take you to the next level of artistic development.
• The School of Music seeks to create well-rounded musicians by offering supplemental courses in Music Theory and Appreciating Music (a study of contemporary music and its impact on culture).
• Beyond the introductory levels, the School of Music connects students with each other through a cohort system of learning. All School of Music students will be placed in a cohort of peers that meet online each week for group instruction and interaction. Music students at MIPS become part of a supportive family of musicians!
• All of our School of Music students will have the opportunity to perform in public recitals and concerts to further develop performance experience.
• Extracurricular opportunities are available for School of Music students to apply their developing skills and to form connections with other students. Planned extracurriculars include: MIPS Choir, MIPS Rock Band, MIPS Theatrical Productions, a Virtual Choir performance, and special field trip opportunities to see concerts and musicals.
• The School of Music seeks to create well-rounded musicians by offering supplemental courses in Music Theory and Appreciating Music (a study of contemporary music and its impact on culture).
• Beyond the introductory levels, the School of Music connects students with each other through a cohort system of learning. All School of Music students will be placed in a cohort of peers that meet online each week for group instruction and interaction. Music students at MIPS become part of a supportive family of musicians!
• All of our School of Music students will have the opportunity to perform in public recitals and concerts to further develop performance experience.
• Extracurricular opportunities are available for School of Music students to apply their developing skills and to form connections with other students. Planned extracurriculars include: MIPS Choir, MIPS Rock Band, MIPS Theatrical Productions, a Virtual Choir performance, and special field trip opportunities to see concerts and musicals.
School of Music Format
• School of Music classes run a traditional semester length and begin in September and January. Students must register before the beginning of each semester to participate in School of Music classes.
• Because School of Music classes are in a cohort format students will proceed at the same pace as each other in a curriculum that requires 1-2 virtual classes per week plus 1-2 assignments per week. The benefit of being part of a cohort is the opportunity to develop relationships with the instructor and fellow students through small group instruction and interaction.
• Students taking piano, voice, or guitar lessons will receive technical training through videos and assignments as well as personalized coaching from experienced instructors who are specialists in their field.
• Because School of Music classes are in a cohort format students will proceed at the same pace as each other in a curriculum that requires 1-2 virtual classes per week plus 1-2 assignments per week. The benefit of being part of a cohort is the opportunity to develop relationships with the instructor and fellow students through small group instruction and interaction.
• Students taking piano, voice, or guitar lessons will receive technical training through videos and assignments as well as personalized coaching from experienced instructors who are specialists in their field.
How do I sign up?
• If you are new to MIPS, contact us to express interest in being part of our School of Music!
• If you are a current MIPS student, communicate with your mentor that you wish to be part of the School of Music - they will be happy to sign you up and provide more information!
• If you are a current MIPS student, communicate with your mentor that you wish to be part of the School of Music - they will be happy to sign you up and provide more information!