Somers High School
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Classes:
Music Electives
Music In Society: Study the historical effects of music on society. Topics include protest music of the 60's, rock and pop music through the decades, movie music, video game music and more!
Music Theory: How is music constructed? Why does some music sound happy or angry or sad? Learn how music is put together in this class!
Color Guard: Learn how to toss a flag with the best of them! Color Guard is not a separate class, but meets during Band class and after school. Audition only. VIDEO
Drama Club: Whether on stage or behind the scenes, you could be a part of our annual Drama Club Production! Drama club is not a class, and meets after school.
Benefits of joining the music program
-A sense of community
-Friendly competition
-Great opportunities /self-discovery
-Makes for a well-rounded student
-Confidence building
-Resume building
-Leadership / Team building
-Excellent peer support
-Discover the future of music at MANY levels
Field Trips/Activities
-Broadway/NYC
-Big E/4-Town Fair
-Pops/Celebration of the Arts Concert (soloists)
-Caroling
(Town Hall/Woodcrest/Suffield by the River
/library/Firehouse/Sr. Center...)
-Honors Choir Six Flags Adjudication
-NCCC Band & Chorus
-Eastern Regionals/All-State/Nationals
-Drama Club productions
-Performances with college choirs
Memorial Day Committee
Student-organized
Good extra-curricular
Great community involvement
Very meaningful way to give back to the community
Leadership opportunities
Come join our family!
It’s never too late to be involved in the music department