Music Appreciation is a half-semester class dealing with the many elements and aspects of the world of Music. Listening skills and intelligent discrimination are the main focus of the class as we study the music of Western Civilization from the Middle Ages to the present. One day a week, one student will prepare a lecture/discussion on their own listening tastes and performing groups. Becoming an informed consumer of music is one of the primary objectives of this Class

Beginning Guitar is designed for the student who has little to no skill on the instrument. It is preferred that the student owns or is willing to borrow an acoustic guitar for this class although electrics are allowed on a limited basis. Emphasis in the class is upon the reading of musical notation and proper technique while playing the instrument. There is also emphasis on becoming a discriminating listener and consumer of music. Students are required to transport guitars to and from school and practice at home on a regular basis.