Senn Arts Music welcomes musicians of all styles to share their passion for music with the Senn Arts Music faculty. Our hope for the audition process is to better understand who you are and find out where you are along your musical journey. We are grateful to work with students of all levels who are passionate, diligent, and open-minded. The Senn Arts Music Program is an INTEREST BASED program. Students are selected by a lottery system - there are no auditions. Please read over the following program information.
Use this FORM to select which ensemble pathway best fits your interest and experience. We will be reaching out soon to inquire.
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Michael Puckett, [email protected] (band, theory)
Colin Cosgrove, [email protected] (electroacoustic, vocal)
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Electroacoustic Ensemble (EA) pathway
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Students form their own ensembles, select and compose their own repertoire, and choose the instrument(s) on which to develop expertise. EA students collaborate with industry experts to craft their improvisation, performance, and sound engineering skills.
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Vocal Ensemble (choir) pathway
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Students develop their vocal technique in both the large vocal ensemble and in small ensembles - supported by arts organizations who provide coaching and free private voice lessons.
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Instrumental Ensemble (band) pathway
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Students study and play one of a variety of concert band instruments (clarinet, trumpet, percussion, etc.) in small and large ensemble settings. Instruments can be provided if necessary. The band will perform in a variety of venues each year, and has collaborated with organizations ranging from the Chicago Civic Orchestra to Loyola University.
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During Sophomore-Senior year you will have TWO music classes each day! The first will be your ensemble class, listed above, and the second will be your theory class, as described below:
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Music Theory I
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During year two of the Senn Arts Music curriculum, students will study fundamentals in the context of performing ensembles, and study music literacy and ear training. Through continued coursework, students develop a comprehensive understanding of the processes and techniques that allow music to function as an artistic language.
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AP Music Theory
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During year three of the Senn Arts Music curriculum, students continue their study of music theory and ear training. This course prepares students to take the AP Music Theory Exam, which will bestow college credit on those who pass, while leading students to mastery in voice-leading, ear training, and sight-singing. Students will utilize these skills to create and perform their own original compositions, and may use them to bolster their audition portfolio for college.
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Senior Music Project
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During year four of the Senn Arts Music curriculum, students become specialized within specific areas of interest, genre, or instrumentation while continuing to perform and fulfill leadership roles in the capstone ensembles of Senn High School. The primary focus of year four is to prepare students for life as an artist beyond Senn High School. As such, students will recognize and articulate the traits/skills that help them stand out in post-secondary contexts.
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