Music Electives

by Mr. Boyer

When you are looking to schedule next year, here are some Music courses that Laurel has to

offer!

The High School Concert Band is a great place to continue working on your musical skills.

The groups perform multiple concerts throughout the year, have the opportunity to play music

from different genres (classical, modern, and film music), and give you a chance to participate in

the PMEA festivals and the Lawrence County All-Star Band festival.

In addition to Concert Band, students are encouraged to take Individual Band Lessons. You

can use this time to work on Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, or private lesson

music. Lessons are determined between the director and student to find a time each week to

meet.

The Concert Choir and the Mixed Chorus are 2 great classes to expand your singing skills.

There are 4 concerts throughout the year as well as other full group opportunities to sing in the

community (Christmas caroling). We sing in many different styles and languages as we prepare

for our performances. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in PMEA festivals.

In the Music Theory course, you will learn about how music works! This includes chords,

intervals, scale patterns, part-writing, and score analysis. Students must have one year of

experience in Concert Choir or Concert Band.

If you have any other questions, please see Mrs. Clingerman or Mr. Boyer!