Instrumental Music
Director: Niko Iampieri - niampieri@pallottihs.org
Provides developing artists many chances to perform, either in the large performing ensembles or smaller chamber ensembles, while remaining focused enough to guarantee each student plenty of individual attention.
Program Description
The scope of the program is broad enough to provide developing artists many chances to perform, either in the large performing ensembles or smaller chamber ensembles, while remaining focused enough to guarantee each student plenty of individual attention. Students will explore academic classes in the areas of Music History and Music Theory as well as vocal and instrumental techniques. Participation in Jazz Ensemble is offered to those students with an interest in improvisation. All music students are required to participate in the large school-wide vocal and instrumental ensembles as well as small ensembles limited to students enrolled in the Arts Academy.
An audition will be required for final selection. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition which will be held on January 28, 2023.
Audition Criteria
Audition Criteria for Instrumental Music
- Major scales from memory up to 3 sharps and 3 flats
- Two contrasting pieces of music of your choosing, one of which should be a grade "2" or higher (please bring an additional copy of music to the audition)
- Sight-reading will also be required.
Programs
Vocal Music
Provides developing artists many chances to perform, either in the large performing ensembles or smaller chamber ensembles, while remaining focused enough to guarantee each student plenty of individual attention.
Instrumental Music
Provides developing artists many chances to perform, either in the large performing ensembles or smaller chamber ensembles, while remaining focused enough to guarantee each student plenty of individual attention.
Theatre
Develops students’ ability to perform various types of theatre productions, including monologues, one-act and full-length plays, improvisation, and musicals.
Visual Arts
Encourages students to artistically display their intellectual and emotional interests.
Dance
Intended to afford each participant the opportunity to develop a wide-ranging knowledge and appreciation of dance as an art form
