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Vocal Arts Prime 1:
This course is designed to engage students in the process of making music through singing. Musicianship and literacy skills are developed through activities that engage students in singing, reading, improvising, and composing. Learning to understand music by ear before learning to read, write, and compose music is an important tenet of the program.
Vocal Arts Prime 2:
This course continues to engage students in the process of making music through singing. As a student's musicianship is strengthened through a wide variety of activities and public performances, a greater emphasis is given to music theory as it relates to reading advanced music notation, improvising, and composing.
Vocal Arts Prime 3:
This course continues to engage students in the process of making music through singing. As musicianship skills are fortified through activities and public performances, students are challenged to assume leadership roles within the larger vocal ensemble. Individuals are given opportunities for expression through improvisation and composition.












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Tim Kurtzberg
Vocal Music Teacher
Emily Miller
Apex Arts Chair and Specialist