The Heights School

Music

As one of the four subjects in the quadrivium, music is integral to a liberal arts education. In order to truly be well educated, a man must achieve an integration of his passions with his reason. Music educates the passions and, when done properly, helps one to place them at the service of right reason. Education in music works on many levels, helping to spur intellectual and moral development in a manner that complements other academic subjects.

Students in the Upper School have the option of choosing a cappella singing as an elective class. The a cappella program has grown to approximately 60 Upper School students who perform admirably in competitions and at several school functions, including the Christmas concerts and solemn Masses.

In addition, the Music Department offers formal classes in Music History and

AP Music Theory on alternating years. There are also band programs in which several Upper School students participate. Each music course counts for a full credit except band, which counts for half of a credit.

Course offerings:

• A cappella I

• A cappella II

• A cappella III

• A cappella IV

• Music History

• AP Music Theory

• Band (1/2 credit)




The Heights Approach Lower School Middle School Upper School Overview Curriculum Graduation Requirements English Mathematics Classics History Religion Science Spanish Art Computers Music Crescite Week Summer Reading Faculty Library College Counselling Advisory	Music As one of the four subjects in the quadrivium, music is integral to a liberal arts education. In order to truly be well educated, a man must achieve an integration of his passions with his reason. Music educates the passions and, when done properly, helps one to place them at the service of right reason. Education in music works on many levels, helping to spur intellectual and moral development in a manner that complements other academic subjects. Students in the Upper School have the option of choosing a cappella singing as an elective class. The a cappella program has grown to approximately 60 Upper School students who perform admirably in competitions and at several school functions, including the Christmas concerts and solemn Masses. In addition, the Music Department offers formal classes in Music History and AP Music Theory on alternating years. There are also band programs in which several Upper School students participate. Each music course counts for a full credit except band, which counts for half of a credit. Course offerings: • A cappella I • A cappella II • A cappella III • A cappella IV • Music History • AP Music Theory • Band (1/2 credit)