The SLSS music program places a strong emphasis on exploration of found sounds in the classroom and in the environments that make us who we are. In an attempt to achieve improvement at each learning stage, students are encouraged to improve their musicianship skills through activities during class time, individual practice at home, and a variety of creative assignments.
This year (2021-22), SLSS music students have uploaded all of their creative assignments to the internet, and have reflected about the processes and products of their work. Google Sites, BandLab, SoundTrap, etc. are all platforms which students have selected to share their work. As part of this routine, peer feedback is encouraged, and class time is used to listen to current and former student work and reflect on the memories and emotions that music can evoke through its elements.
SLSS has 3 music ensembles and is working towards many more! This year, SLSS Band rehearses every Tuesday (3:20 - 4:00pm), SLSS Choir rehearses every Wednesday (3:15 - 4:00pm), and Musical Theatre club rehearses every Thursday (3:15 - 4:00pm). The direction this year has focused on top 40 music and student arrangements. The SLSS Band repertoire currently includes tunes chosen by students for small jazz ensembles by The Weeknd, Drake, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Of Monsters and Men, Skrillex ft. Justin Bieber, Calvin Harris and Disciples, Icona Pop, Neon Trees, The Gorillaz, The Who, Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris, The Verve, Capital Cities, Nirvana, Foster the People, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Selena Gomez, Martin Solveig and Dragonette, Walk The Moon, and others. Choir works through challenging and fun repertoire in a variety of genres, notably by artists such as Pentatonix and Sara Bareilles. Musical Theatre Club is working on a revue show of Beauty and the Beast, and put on a fantastic performance of Say My Name from Beetlejuice: The Musical.
We look forward each year to sharing our music at Commencement, Holiday Assemblies, Winter Arts Night, and Spring Arts Night. See you there!
This year (2021-22), SLSS music students have uploaded all of their creative assignments to the internet, and have reflected about the processes and products of their work. Google Sites, BandLab, SoundTrap, etc. are all platforms which students have selected to share their work. As part of this routine, peer feedback is encouraged, and class time is used to listen to current and former student work and reflect on the memories and emotions that music can evoke through its elements.
SLSS has 3 music ensembles and is working towards many more! This year, SLSS Band rehearses every Tuesday (3:20 - 4:00pm), SLSS Choir rehearses every Wednesday (3:15 - 4:00pm), and Musical Theatre club rehearses every Thursday (3:15 - 4:00pm). The direction this year has focused on top 40 music and student arrangements. The SLSS Band repertoire currently includes tunes chosen by students for small jazz ensembles by The Weeknd, Drake, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Of Monsters and Men, Skrillex ft. Justin Bieber, Calvin Harris and Disciples, Icona Pop, Neon Trees, The Gorillaz, The Who, Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris, The Verve, Capital Cities, Nirvana, Foster the People, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Selena Gomez, Martin Solveig and Dragonette, Walk The Moon, and others. Choir works through challenging and fun repertoire in a variety of genres, notably by artists such as Pentatonix and Sara Bareilles. Musical Theatre Club is working on a revue show of Beauty and the Beast, and put on a fantastic performance of Say My Name from Beetlejuice: The Musical.
We look forward each year to sharing our music at Commencement, Holiday Assemblies, Winter Arts Night, and Spring Arts Night. See you there!