• Mr. Gonzalez's Music Classes- 2023-2024 School Year

    Piano Methods 7 and Piano Methods 8 

    Students in Piano will apply the basic concepts of Music Theory to a keyboard methods class. Students will explore grand staff reading, middle C and standard C position, parallel and contrary motion, scalar and chord patterns, and perform pieces of appropriate difficulty.

    Intro to Theatre 7 and Intro to Theatre 8

    Students in Musical Theatre will apply the basic concepts of Music Theory to the inclusion of a musical theatre experience. Students will explore and learn basics for various theatrical concepts, such as improvising, script reading and analysis, context, blocking, and stage direction. Students will also be introduced to musical elements of live theatrical performance, such as singing and dancing.

    Concert Choir 7

    Spring Choir is a half-year performance class that teaches and reinforces the concepts of confident choral singing and musicianship. Students learn and perform a varied repertoire of three or four songs that includes selections in different styles and languages. Students learn how to read choral music and perform with proper vocal technique, while learning about the rapport and professionalism expected of them in making music together.

     

    Students in 7th Grade Choir will be responsible for a Spring Concert and will have the opportunity to perform at a spring music festival.

    Concert Choir 8

    Spring Choir is a half-year performance class that teaches and reinforces the concepts of confident choral singing and musicianship. Students learn and perform a varied repertoire of three or four songs that includes selections in different styles and languages. Students learn how to read choral music and perform with proper vocal technique, while learning about the rapport and professionalism expected of them in making music together.

     

    Students in 8th Grade Choir will be responsible for a Spring Concert and will have the opportunity to perform at a spring music festival.

     

    EssenCe (Honors a cappella ensemble)

    EssenCe is offered to 7th and 8th Grade students by audition.

     

    EssenCe is a full-year, double-period course. In addition to the expectations of our Spring Concert Choir classes, this a cappella ensemble is responsible for exploring and practicing content from Music Theory as well as Piano Methods classes. We will focus on developing student musicianship through choral music study, experience, and performance. Students will be introduced to a variety of challenging music literature, basic and advanced music theory, proper vocal technique, and performance opportunities as a whole group and as a soloist. 

     

    EssenCe will perform at yearly events such as assemblies and dances, school culture nights, town culture and pride events, Winter and Spring concerts, and various music festivals in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.