Music
Solebury School's music program is current, innovative, and unique.
每个学期大约有三分之一的学生参加音乐课程. We offer seven music performance classes: Chorus, Diversity Music Ensemble, Jazz Roots Ensemble, Master Singers, Solebury Elite Ensemble and Vocal Performance Workshop. Each class has several performances throughout the year. Non-performing classes are also offered, such as Music of the 1960s, Indie Music - Reshaping the Music World, Ear Training and Music Theory, Writing and Arranging Using Finale, Jazz Theory and Composition, and Songwriting.
这些课程由高技能的教师教授，他们是在音乐行业和表演领域具有实际经验的音乐专业人士. They bring their contacts, expertise, and experiences into the classroom, creating a wellspring of inventive and impactful classes that often host industry professionals.
Meet the Teachers
Cathy Block P'14, Music/Dance Department Head
Greg Lipscomb, Instrumental Music Teacher
Kim Harris, Chorus Director
Course Offerings
Vocal Performance Workshop is a master class on vocal training and performance, with an emphasis on building vocal technique, learning to constructively critique peers in a workshop setting, learning to accept constructive critiques and performing. The musical backdrop for this class is vast, ranging from musical theater songs to contemporary music. 学生将作为一个合奏表演，但也将至少有2个主题歌曲的作业. For these assignments, they will perform for the class, receive feedback, 在他们采纳了研讨会的建议后，再重复一次表演. An example of a theme may be duets, where the teacher will pair two students together on a selected song. Other themes could be: three-part harmony, a specific artist or musical, or different genres of music, such as pop or folk. If any students play an instrument, 他们将被鼓励独自或与同学合作. 学生们将在期末音乐会的演出时段进行试镜. The ensemble will perform with a live pianist and/or house band. 这门课对于任何喜欢唱歌的人来说都是一个很好的资源，对于那些计划参加大学音乐或戏剧课程试镜的学生来说也是理想的.
Chorus 表演课是否使用各种风格的团体和和声演唱. Students learn physical exercises to enhance and improve vocal skills, breathing, coordination, and rhythmic skills. The chorus has various opportunities to perform live, 在过去的十年里，几名学生被选为巴克斯县音乐教育家协会县合唱团的成员.
From Bach to Cold Play to African and Chinese Folk, Diversity Music Ensemble 是为了庆祝不同风格、时代和文化的音乐多样性. String players of bowed and plucked instruments, vocalists, keyboardists, percussionists, and wind players are all welcomed. Also in the spirit of musical diversity, 我们经常与索伯里其他乐团的学生或其他精选音乐家合作. Students learn the art of building a strong musical team, being rhythmically in sync, and playing the supportive role as well as the solo within a group.
Jazz Roots Ensemble plays jazz or jazz-influenced music, but is not limited to that genre. As an instrumental and vocal group, students have played everything from Miles Davis to Ingrid Michaelson, as well as original works by our band members. 即兴演奏，倾听，耳朵的发展，作为一个紧密的单元演奏是这门课的关键. 我们举办晚间音乐会，也在学校集会上露面. Listen to the Jazz Roots Ensemble perform student-written songs...
Master Singers is a select group of 12-16 students within the larger chorus. 参加大师歌手比赛只能通过邀请或海选. 歌手大师有更多的表演机会，必须参加巴克斯县音乐教育合唱团的试镜.
Rock Band 一门课是专门用来演奏和表演当代和古典摇滚的吗. Come get the experience of what it feels like to be in a band. Students learn about rehearsing, stage presence, performance skills, and how to make an exciting arrangement for a band. Our concerts are fun, loud, and usually get the crowd moving. Vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome.
The Solebury Elite Ensemble 乐团是为演奏水平很高的音乐学生设计的吗. 学生可以通过试听或由音乐总监决定录取. 虽然优先考虑那些谁是良好的基础，在古典风格和谁能流利地阅读乐谱, 学生将有机会学习各种不同的音乐风格. Each student plays a role in choosing the ensemble's repertoire. Performances throughout the school year include a school assembly, a school auction, the end-of-trimester concert, and other off campus venues to be determined. Listen to the Solebury Elite Ensemble perform...
In Indie Music and How It Is Re-shaping the Music World we skype with some of the artists we cover, as well as having conversations with music managers, producers and radio hosts.
In Making Music With Logic Pro 学生将熟悉的逻辑，这是一个广泛使用的DAW在唱片业. They will compose original music and score film clips using Logic, 并收到他们学习作曲和编曲技巧的工作反馈.
Who do you listen to? 从波斯特·马龙到碧昂斯，从爱莉安娜·格兰德到杜瓦·利帕，从阿黛尔到周末乐队——你喜欢什么? In American Pop Music 我们从19世纪的吟游诗人开始，一直到说唱, we will take an illuminating journey through the ages. 听一些伟大的音乐，学习你喜欢的音乐的故事. 这是美国流行音乐不断演变和深刻复杂的故事. It might just blow your mind
In Songwriting we dig deeply into the nuts and bolts of song composition. We emphasize discovering your own unique compositional voice, 同时发展词汇和对其他歌曲的理解, and writers great.
Vocal Performance Workshop is a master class on vocal training and performance. It has an emphasis on building vocal technique, learning to constructively critique peers in a workshop setting, and performing.
Scoring for Big and Small Bands
Music of the 1960's
Making Music with Logic Pro
Jazz Theory And Composition
Greatest Bands of All Time
Ear Training and Music Theory
Writing and Arranging using Finale
American Pop Music
Vocal Performance Workshop
Diversity, Culture and Share
Private Music Lessons
As a service to students, 音乐系可以安排校外的音乐老师来索莱伯里学校提供私人课程, including piano, voice, trumpet, flute, violin, viola, guitar, bass guitar, string bass, saxophone, and drums. A list of music instructors is available upon request.
Considering Solebury School? Read our Letter to Prospective Music Students.