APPRECIATING MUSIC (Grades 9-12)
If you enjoy listening to music this course is for you! The purpose of Appreciating Music is to increase students' musical awareness and give them the tools to actively listen to, discuss, and critique various styles of modern-day music such as Pop, Rock, R&B, Country, and other styles. Appreciating Music begins with the study of the basic elements that make up all music. These elements are then used as a foundation for class discussions and activities throughout the rest of the semester. By the end of this course, students will have an increased understanding and appreciation for how music impacts people and will have studied modern-day music of different styles.
MUSIC THEORY (Grades 9-12) ------will be offered 2021-22
This course is for students that want to understand how music is constructed. Key elements of MIPS Music Theory courses are the development of the musical ear through Ear Training Exercises and training in writing music. This first year of Music Theory introduces the 7 elements that make up all music (rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, tone quality, texture, and form).
MUSIC IN MOVIES (Grades 7-8)
If you like movies and you like music, you will LOVE our MIPS Music in Movies course! In this enjoyable and interactive course, students will learn the many ways that filmmakers use music to enhance their movies. We will be studying film music from Star Wars, How To Train Your Dragon, Lord Of The Rings, and other award-winning films. Students in this course will virtually interact with other students in the analysis of music in movies.
BEGINNING PIANO (Grades 3-12)
If you want to learn to play the piano or have 1-3 years of lessons then Beginning Piano is for you! Students in this course will be trained on the fundamentals of the piano through video instruction lessons as well as occasional 1on1 virtual lessons with expert piano instructors. Beginning Piano students will have the optional opportunity to perform in a public recital at the end of the year. Participating in this course requires having a piano or keyboard at home.
INTERMEDIATE PIANO (Grades 4-12)
Intermediate Piano is for students that are ready for instruction that goes beyond the fundamentals of piano. Typically students in their 3rd or 4th year of piano study will be ready for Intermediate Piano. Students in Intermediate Piano will receive regular 1on1 virtual lessons with expert piano instructors in addition to receiving instruction through videos. Intermediate piano students will be expected to perform in a public recital at the end of the year. Participating in this course requires having a piano or keyboard at home.
ADVANCED PIANO (Grades 9-12)
Advanced piano is for students that have typically studied piano for 7+ years and have an aptitude and dedication for performing advanced repertoire with 1on1 lessons from expert piano instructors. Students must be able to demonstrate mastery of the fundamentals of piano to be placed in this course. Advanced piano students will be expected to perform in a public recital at the end of the year.
BEGINNING VOICE STUDY (Grades 6-12)
If you want to become a better singer then Beginning Voice Study is for you! Students in this course will be trained on the fundamentals of vocal technique through video instruction lessons as well as occasional 1on1 virtual lessons with expert voice instructors. Beginning Voice students will have the optional opportunity to perform in a public recital at the end of the year.
INTERMEDIATE VOICE STUDY (Grades 8-12)
Intermediate Voice Study is for students that have had at least 2 years of voice lessons and can demonstrate competency on the fundamentals of vocal technique. Intermediate Voice students will receive continuing instruction on vocal technique through video lessons and regular 1on1 virtual lessons with expert voice instructors. Intermediate Voice students will be expected to perform in a public recital at the end of the year.
ADVANCED VOICE STUDY (Grades 10-12)
Advanced Voice Study is for students that have had at least 4 years of voice lessons and can demonstrate mastery of the fundamentals of vocal technique. Advanced Voice students will receive training in advanced vocal technique from expert instructors in 1on1 virtual lessons, with the opportunity to take in-person lessons. Advanced Voice students will be expected to perform in a public recital at the end of the year.
BEGINNING GUITAR (Grades 6-12)
Beginning Guitar is for students that have little to no experience at playing guitar but would like to learn the fundamentals. Students in this course will receive instruction from video lessons and occasional 1on1 virtual lessons from expert instructors. Participating in this course requires having a guitar to use at home.
If you enjoy listening to music this course is for you! The purpose of Appreciating Music is to increase students' musical awareness and give them the tools to actively listen to, discuss, and critique various styles of modern-day music such as Pop, Rock, R&B, Country, and other styles. Appreciating Music begins with the study of the basic elements that make up all music. These elements are then used as a foundation for class discussions and activities throughout the rest of the semester. By the end of this course, students will have an increased understanding and appreciation for how music impacts people and will have studied modern-day music of different styles.
MUSIC THEORY (Grades 9-12) ------will be offered 2021-22
This course is for students that want to understand how music is constructed. Key elements of MIPS Music Theory courses are the development of the musical ear through Ear Training Exercises and training in writing music. This first year of Music Theory introduces the 7 elements that make up all music (rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, tone quality, texture, and form).
MUSIC IN MOVIES (Grades 7-8)
If you like movies and you like music, you will LOVE our MIPS Music in Movies course! In this enjoyable and interactive course, students will learn the many ways that filmmakers use music to enhance their movies. We will be studying film music from Star Wars, How To Train Your Dragon, Lord Of The Rings, and other award-winning films. Students in this course will virtually interact with other students in the analysis of music in movies.
BEGINNING PIANO (Grades 3-12)
If you want to learn to play the piano or have 1-3 years of lessons then Beginning Piano is for you! Students in this course will be trained on the fundamentals of the piano through video instruction lessons as well as occasional 1on1 virtual lessons with expert piano instructors. Beginning Piano students will have the optional opportunity to perform in a public recital at the end of the year. Participating in this course requires having a piano or keyboard at home.
INTERMEDIATE PIANO (Grades 4-12)
Intermediate Piano is for students that are ready for instruction that goes beyond the fundamentals of piano. Typically students in their 3rd or 4th year of piano study will be ready for Intermediate Piano. Students in Intermediate Piano will receive regular 1on1 virtual lessons with expert piano instructors in addition to receiving instruction through videos. Intermediate piano students will be expected to perform in a public recital at the end of the year. Participating in this course requires having a piano or keyboard at home.
ADVANCED PIANO (Grades 9-12)
Advanced piano is for students that have typically studied piano for 7+ years and have an aptitude and dedication for performing advanced repertoire with 1on1 lessons from expert piano instructors. Students must be able to demonstrate mastery of the fundamentals of piano to be placed in this course. Advanced piano students will be expected to perform in a public recital at the end of the year.
BEGINNING VOICE STUDY (Grades 6-12)
If you want to become a better singer then Beginning Voice Study is for you! Students in this course will be trained on the fundamentals of vocal technique through video instruction lessons as well as occasional 1on1 virtual lessons with expert voice instructors. Beginning Voice students will have the optional opportunity to perform in a public recital at the end of the year.
INTERMEDIATE VOICE STUDY (Grades 8-12)
Intermediate Voice Study is for students that have had at least 2 years of voice lessons and can demonstrate competency on the fundamentals of vocal technique. Intermediate Voice students will receive continuing instruction on vocal technique through video lessons and regular 1on1 virtual lessons with expert voice instructors. Intermediate Voice students will be expected to perform in a public recital at the end of the year.
ADVANCED VOICE STUDY (Grades 10-12)
Advanced Voice Study is for students that have had at least 4 years of voice lessons and can demonstrate mastery of the fundamentals of vocal technique. Advanced Voice students will receive training in advanced vocal technique from expert instructors in 1on1 virtual lessons, with the opportunity to take in-person lessons. Advanced Voice students will be expected to perform in a public recital at the end of the year.
BEGINNING GUITAR (Grades 6-12)
Beginning Guitar is for students that have little to no experience at playing guitar but would like to learn the fundamentals. Students in this course will receive instruction from video lessons and occasional 1on1 virtual lessons from expert instructors. Participating in this course requires having a guitar to use at home.