Musicians are given the opportunity to receive a graded credit for their participation within an instrumental or vocal ensemble by electing to perform before a jury each list.
Instrumental Ensembles:
Jazz Ensemble - This course is a performance class combining the instrumentation of trumpets, trombones, saxophones and a rhythm section. Students acquire a working knowledge of scales, rhythmic patterns, melodic patterns and listening skills. A variety of genres are explored, exposing the student to music from the Swing Era to Modern Rock. Students also experience the educational benefits of touring. The Jazz Ensemble has represented The Hill School locally, as well as throughout the United States and The Bahamas. Graded or non-graded.
Orchestra - This course is a performance class combining the instrumentation of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Students acquire a working knowledge of scales, rhythmic patterns, melodic patterns and listening skills. A variety of genres are explored, exposing the student to music from the Baroque period to the Modern. Students also experience the educational benefits of touring. The Orchestra has represented The Hill School locally, as well as throughout the United States and abroad. Graded or non-graded.