The Music Department offers a selection of courses for students with a variety of musical backgrounds. All are welcome and can find opportunities to develop their interest in music.  Many students have training in bands, orchestras, and choruses; some have experience playing in rock or jazz bands, while others just have an interest in music and enjoy listening to a variety of styles.  Students have the opportunity to enhance their musical knowledge and skills or to prepare for a career in music.

Incoming freshmen who play an instrument or sing are strongly encouraged to participate in one of the large performing ensemble classes which are Band, String Orchestra, or one of the Choruses.  Students must be in a large performing ensemble class which meets during the school day in order to participate in a corresponding after school class.  This practice promotes the importance of playing in a large performing ensemble as part of the music curriculum for student growth and learning.  There are no fees for any music classes at the high school.  Students are able to take any music class and still participate fully in athletics and other co-curricular clubs and activities.