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The TAPA Music Program offers a wide array of musical experiences and opportunities with a focus on individual skill building, group collaboration and community performances.
In Lower School (7th - 8th grade), students receive an introduction to music performance using keyboards, drums, xylophones, voices and guitars. We study various musical genres, create original drum beats and lyrics and consider the role music plays in our community and our world. In Upper School (9th - 12th grade) Music Majors receive two periods of music instruction every day. Arts Block focus on theory, history, composition, improvisation, songwriting, ear training and general musicianship. Arts Practicum provides an opportunity for students to take private instrument lessons and develop their instrumental or vocal skills. Students may also enroll in the following after school ensembles: Chorus, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Band, MARS Camp (Songwriting + Recording) The TAPA Music Department is made up of world-class performing artists. Current and past guest artists include: Sara Azriel: Voice, Piano, Chorus, MARS Camp Dan Dodd: General music, MARS Camp Marc Friedman (The Slip, Ryan Montbleau): Bass Michael Gore (Extraordinary Rendition Band): Trumpet Keyla Hamilton (Extraordinary Rendition Band): Saxophone Jesse Holstein, Viola Tyler James Kelly (The Silks, Cowboy and Lady): Guitar Sidy Maiga: African Drumming Mike Murdock (Morris and the East Coast): Drums & Percussion Ensemble Chase Spruill, Violin Jonathan Tollefson (Extraordinary Rendition Band): Saxophone |
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TAPA Music Programs are possible due to the support of community and national partners:
