1. Welcome to Mendon Music

2. Mendon Music Community

3. Mendon Music Opportunity
Classes
Voice Class
Music Theory
AP Theory
(prerequisite of Theory class
required)
Curricular Ensembles
Concert Band
Chamber Orchestra
Polyphonic Chorus
Women’s Chorale
Wind Ensemble *
Symphony Orchesta *
Concert Choir *
* For grades 10-12, Requires an audition and specific concert attire
Extra-curricular
Jazz Band
Jazz Ensemble
Mendon Strings Attached
Pep Band
Pit Orchestra
Musical Production
Men’s and Women’s
A Cappella Groups
Show Choir
Jazz Choir

4. Freshmen Music Courses
Performing Ensembles
Full credit (fulfill fine arts credit)
Other Music Classes
Varying credit (do not fulfill fine arts credit)
Voice Class
Music Theory
Concert Band
Chamber Orchestra
Polyphonic Choir
Women’s Chorale

5. Performing Ensembles: Concert Band
Wide variety of styles and repertoire
Small group lessons (5 period rotation, minimal class time missed)
Students with any prior training on woodwind, brass or percussion instruments are welcome
Travel opportunities
Eligible for: Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Pit Orchestra & Wind Ensemble (10-12)
Fulfills fine arts credit

6. Performing Ensembles: Chamber Orchestra
Wide variety of styles and repertoire
Small group lessons (5 period rotation, minimal class time missed)
Students with any prior training on string instruments are welcome
Travel opportunities
Eligible for: Mendon Strings Attached, Pit Orchestra & Symphony Orchestra (10-12)
Fulfills fine arts credit

7. Performing Ensembles: Women’s Chorale & Polyphonic Choir
Women’s Chorale: SSA Women’s Voices
Polyphonic Choir: SATB Mixed Voices
Travel opportunities
Eligible for: Jazz Choir, Show Choir, A Cappella groups, Musical Production & Concert Choir (10-12)
Each fulfills the fine arts credit OR can be taken ½ time to accommodate other course selections

8. Other Music Classes: Voice Class
Development of individual vocal technique & performance skills
Personalized solo repertoire
Wide variety of styles (including pop and show tunes)
Microphone technique
Recital opportunity
Full credit or ½ credit to accommodate other course selections (does not fulfill fine arts credit)

9. Other Music Classes: Music Theory (This class does not fulfill the fine arts credit)
How does music work?
Build understanding
Develop aural skills
Learn to compose music
Eligible for AP Music Theory
Full credit