Fine Arts Programs
Vocal Programs - Vocalis & Cantemus
Spartan Vocalis:
Moderators: Mrs. Cauthen and Mr. Pagnozzi | Eligible grades: 3 - 6 | Capacity: 45 students | Meeting time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |. Fee: $125
Program Description:
Open to both new and experienced singers. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students will build a strong foundation in vocal technique and develop essential skills such as:
Sight-reading music helps them learn to follow musical notation and sing new pieces more confidently and independently.
Singing as part of a group fosters teamwork, listening skills, and a sense of community.
Learning to harmonize allows students to understand how different vocal parts work together to create a fuller, more complex sound.
Spartan Cantemus:
Moderator: Mrs. Cauthen and Mr. Pagnozzi | Eligible grades: 7 - 11 | Capacity: 45 students | Meeting time: Monday, 6:50 - 7:50 a.m. | Fee: $125
Program Description:
Open to both new and experienced singers. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students will build a strong foundation in vocal technique and develop essential skills such as:
Strengthen vocal technique and develop healthy, confident singing habits.
Build sight-reading skills, learning to interpret and perform music directly from written notation.
Experience ensemble singing, which teaches students how to blend their voices, follow a conductor, and contribute to a unified sound.
Explore harmonization, discovering how different vocal lines work together to create rich, expressive music.
String Programs - Sinfonietta & Collegium
Spartan Sinfonietta
Moderator: Mr. Pagnozzi
Eligible grades: 5 - 11
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $125
Spartan Collegium
Moderator: Mr. Pagnozzi
Eligible grades: 5 - 11
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Wednesday, 6:50 - 7:50 a.m.
Fee: $125
Program Description:
Upon signing up, students will be automatically enrolled in Sinfonietta, our beginner-friendly novice ensemble designed to build foundational skills and ensemble experience.
Students who already have playing experience and wish to join Collegium - our intermediate ensemble - may request an audition, which will take place on the week before the first rehearsal. Auditions are open to any student who feels ready for the next level of challenge and performance.
Audition Requirements:
Students will be asked to perform the following scales and one sightreading excerpt.
Violin G Major - 2 Octaves / A Major - 1 Octave (2 if possible)
Viola C Major - 2 Octaves / D Major - 1 Octave (2 if possible)
Cello C Major - 2 Octaves / D Major - 1 Octave (2 if possible)
All scales should be played at 100 bpm.
Audition time slots will be made available upon registration to the string orchestra program. Additional auditions will also be offered between the 1st and 2nd semesters.
Band Programs - Harmonia, Aquilo & Jazz
Spartan Harmonia
Moderator: Mr. Paige
Eligible grades: 5 - 11
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Thurday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $125
Spartan Aquilo
Moderator: Mr. Paige
Eligible grades: 5 - 11
Capacity: 20 students
Meeting time: Thursday, 6:50 - 7:50 a.m.
Fee: $125
Program Description:
Upon signing up, students will be automatically enrolled in Harmonia, our beginner-friendly novice ensemble designed to build foundational skills and ensemble experience.
Students who already have playing experience and wish to join Aquilo - our intermediate ensemble - may request an audition, which will take place on the week before the first rehearsal. Auditions are open to any student who feels ready for the next level of challenge and performance.
Audition Requirements:
Students will be asked to perform the following scales and one sightreading excerpt.
Flute/Oboe/Clarinet/Saxophone:
Concert Bb Major – 1 Octave / Concert Eb Major – 1 Octave (2 if possible)Trumpet/French Horn/Trombone/Baritone/Tuba:
Concert Bb Major – 1 Octave / Concert F Major – 1 Octave (2 if possible)
All scales should be played at 100 bpm.
Audition time slots will be made available upon registration to the concert band program. Additional auditions will also be offered between the 1st and 2nd semesters.
Spartan Jazz: Jazz Band
Moderator: Mr Paige
Eligible grades: 7 - 11
Capacity: 15 students
Meeting time: Friday, 6:50 - 7:50 a.m.
Fee: $125
Program Description:
Calling all experienced musicians! If you have at least two years of experience on your instrument and a solid foundation in music, the Jazz Band might be the perfect fit for you. We’re looking for students who play the following instruments to bring the swing, soul, and style to our school’s jazz ensemble!
Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Drum Set, Guitar, Bass, Piano
Sign-ups for Piano and Drum Set will require an audition
More information will be given after signing up