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Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
Music Concentration
Michael Lemma: Director of MusicLou Spinelli: Choir DirectorBen Isecke: Concert Band Director
www.bergen.org/music
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What is AVPA-Music?
• One of the 7 programs at Bergen County Academies
• AVPA has three focus areas: music, visual or theater. This presentation is only for music.
• Honors academic program with a focus in music
• 36 students
• For students considering a future in music in college and beyond
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Core Music Courses- 9th grade
• MusicianshipStudents learn to play woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments. Special unit in music technology
• Digital Keyboarding Piano skills and keyboard harmony.
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Core Music Courses- 10th grade
• AP Music Theory Intensive AdvancedPlacement (AP) course for college credit.
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Core Music Courses-11th grade
•Advanced Music Theory Beyond the AP Theory course: fugal composition and 20th century analysis
•Digital Recording Lab Hands-on recording techniques and equipment
•Music & Society Evolution of musical style from Medieval through modern.
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Core Music Courses- 12th grade
•Electronic Music Synthesis Composition using Finale software
•Conducting Conducting techniques and ear training
•Senior Music Seminar Capstone project: student build and take home a guitar. Planning for Senior Recital (juried graduation requirement)
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AVPA-Music Senior Recital
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Additional Considerations
• Audition- final step in application process to AVPA
• Required music electives- will limit sports participation and some of the non-music courses/activities.
• Senior Recital- graduation requirement juried by music professionals
• Senior Experience (internship)- all day Wednesday, off campus
• AVPA is not a conservatory or traditional HS music program- the school does not offer private lessons or marching band.
• BCA graduates have studied music at Juilliard, Eastman, Yale, Peabody, Curtis, Boston Conservatory, Westminster Choir College.
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AVPA Audition• Scale• Solo• Sight Reading• Tonal Memory • Resume• Interview
Audition info: www.bergen.org/music
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BCA Music Electives
• 2 choirs
• Concert Band
• Orchestra
• Jazz Band
• Pit Orchestra (musical)
• Guitar & Mandolin Orchestra
• 5 chamber ensembles
• Music & Society (history)
• Music Theory
• Guitar Class
• Digital Recording Lab
• History of Rock Music
• Musicians Workshop- build guitars,
ukuleles, digital drum machines,
amplifiers, Theremins, etc.
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Music Activities….
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…and events
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Choir Participates in Competitions and Trips
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12 Different Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles
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At BCA, Students Build Musical Instruments
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Broadway Musicals
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Soundwave Audio LabStudents build electronic music devices @ Bergen Makerspace: amplifiers, Theremins, digital drum machines, etc.
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Over 12 Casual and Formal Concerts Each Year
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Thank You for Visiting!
Visit the BCA Music Program website for more info:
www.bergen.org/music