The Hotchkiss School
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Hotchkiss Chorus to Celebrate Spring in Concert
Sarah Vallera
The joyful program will include works by Randall Thompson, Purcell, Mendelssohn and Ellington.
The music curriculum is designed to expose students to the evolution of music as a cultural and expressive legacy. Both the study of music (courses in music history, theory, performance, and composition) and the practice of music (applied music) are integral parts of the curriculum. All of our private teachers are professional musicians with active and extensive performing experience.
Students come to Hotchkiss with a wide range of musical interests, ability, and experience. The music program is designed to meet the needs of this diverse student body. Those students who are serious musicians aspiring to a performance career, or those who are simply curious to know more about music or to take up an instrument, can find the courses, faculty, private instruction, and performance opportunities to meet their goals.
Private music instruction is offered for academic credit to students at no additional cost. Students may receive non-academic private lessons for a fee. Full academic credit is available to students in vocal or instrumental ensembles such as the Hotchkiss Chorus. A chamber orchestra and other instrumental ensembles are organized when enough students can be found to form a balanced ensemble. The music department offers an active series of student chamber music concerts. Guest artists frequently visit the school, offering workshops, master classes, and concerts.
Music courses fulfill the arts requirement.