ACADEMIC DE P ARTMENT
Music Faculty Nancy Theeman Lisa J. Lawrence Chair of Music B.A., Colorado College Ph.D., University of Maryland Jennifer Carnevale B.M.E, Jacksonville University M.A., Columbia University Gillian Crane ’92 B.A., Muhlenberg College M.S., Mercy College Katherine Meadows B.A. and M.A., New York University Chris Mills B.A., Northwestern University Gilles Pugatch B.F.A., Purchase College, SUNY M.M., Yale University
Music “Music is a vital part of life at The Masters School, and participation in our program is enthusiastic. We offer a variety of musical experiences for beginners as well as accomplished musicians.”
Nancy Theeman, Ph.D. Lisa J. Lawrence Chair of Music
How do we teach? The music program provides opportunities for students to make music, to learn about music, and to share their musical experiences with others. Private instruction by professional musicians is available on a variety of instruments. Performances by groups and individuals are encouraged and frequent. Humanities Art, Dance, Drama, and Music are half-semester courses required for all ninth graders.
Music Courses 22
Choral Music I: Glee Club Choral Music II: Dobbs 16* Jazz Theory Practicum* Chamber Music* Music History (open to juniors & seniors) Music Theory** AP Music Theory* Independent Study in Theory and Composition* Independent Study in Music* Major in Instrumental Music Swing Band* Orchestra Studio Production in the Digital Age
For a complete course listing and in-depth course descriptions, please visit www.mastersny.org/us_curriculumguide.pdf