Music Department
We are dedicated to all students with a desire to explore the world of music. Our courses are designed for the performer as well as the non-performer. Please visit our departments to the left to read more about each course.
If you should have any questions concerning our offerings, please feel free to contact one of directors.
Gabriella Petrarca
High School Choral Director
Mr. David Hock
Instrumental Director
Instrumental Department
Instrumental Band Director
Band - Grade 5
Grade 5 band is made of students beginning instrumental studies. It will focus on proper tone production, reading music notation, pitch recognition, posture, ensemble awareness, and instrument care. Students will be scheduled for individual and/or small sectional rehearsals and full ensemble rehearsals. Participation in the program is not mandatory but is highly recommended to students who have shown ability playing the recorder in the instrumental awareness class in grade 4.
Band - Grade 6
Grade 6 band is designed to continue individual growth of student instrumentalists through selected band music for fall and spring performances. Emphasis is placed on individual development as a musician, through lessons and sectional rehearsals. All band rehearsals and lessons will take place during the band/chorus period. New instrumental students are encouraged to participate.
Band - Grade 7 & 8
The middle school band program is designed to further develop skills of instrumentalists preparing them for a future in the senior high bands. School emphasis is placed on the development of the individual's skill level through music for fall and spring performances. Instrumental lessons are included as part of this course are scheduled during the school day. All grade 7 students who have played band in grade 6 are strongly encouraged to participate.
TAHS Senior High Concert Band Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
The TAHS concert band concentrates on the intensified study and performance of standard band repertoire that represents various composers, genres and historical periods. The focus of the student's learning experience is on the continued development and application of instrumental musicianship. Participation in all public performances is required, as is regular lesson attendance. Participation in the high school marching band is highly recommended but not required as part of concert band. Students opting our of marching band should obtain the director's approval prior to scheduling concert band. Members of this groups who are enrolled in grades 10, 11 and 12, are eligible for the Pennsylvania Music Educator's District, Region, All-State and All-Eastern bands. Prerequisite: Teacher signature is required.
- In-School Instrumental Lessons are a required element of Concert Band
- Students taking both chorus and band will receive a total of one credit
TAHS Jazz Band Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
The jazz band is composed of musicians who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, keyboard, guitar and percussion instruments. Music is selected from various styles of jazz including swing, Latin, pop, rock, fund and ballads. A brief overview of jazz history and appreciation, ear-training and interpretation/improvisational skills will be presented throughout the year. Many performances are held through the school year and are mandatory (approximately 15). Members of this group who are enrolled in grades 10, 11 and 12, are eligible to audition for the Pennsylvania Music Educator's District, Region, All-State and All-Eastern jazz bands. This is an auditioned group and auditions are held in the spring.
- In-School Instrumental Lessons are a required element of Jazz Ensemble.
Vocal Department
High School Choral Director and Fine Arts Department Chairperson
Gabriella PetrarcaGeneral Music - Grade 5
Grade 5 students will focus on the instruments of the orchestra and their family classifications. Students will also learn about text painting which is when a composer uses music to tell a story without the use of words or pictures. During these activities, students will be asked to create stories and drawings that relate to the music that they are listening too.
Chorus - Grade 5
Grade 5 students will focus on music written in unison or two-part harmony. Emphasis will be placed on proper singing techniques such as: pitch accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, vocal placement, proper breathing, dictation, projection, and proper posture. This course is required and will meet twice during every 7 day rotation.
General Music - Grade 6
Students will study the basic elements of pitch and rhythmic recognition. They will also focus on the use of dynamics in musical composition. By the end of this course, students will have a basic understanding of how to read and interpret music.
Chorus - Grade 6
Students will focus on music written in unison or two-part harmony. Emphasis will be placed on proper singing techniques such as: pitch accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, vocal placement, proper breathing, dictation, projection, and proper posture. This course is required and will meet twice during every 7 day rotation.
Chorus - Grades 7 & 8
Students will focus on music written in unison or two-part harmony. Emphasis will be placed on proper singing techniques such as: pitch accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, vocal placement, proper breathing, dictation, projection, and proper posture. Students will also have the opportunity to sing in other languages and to perform music representing a wide variety of musical styles.
Vocal Attraction - Grades 7 & 8
(By audition only)
Students will work on SAB music (a majority of which will be choreographed). Emphasis will be placed on taking the vocal abilities of theses students to a higher level. Theses abilities will include pitch accuracy, vocal placement, rhythmic accuracy, breath control. phrasing, diction, projection, singing in other languages, posture, and overall stage presence.
Students will perform a variety of musical styles at school concerts and various community events throughout the year.
Grade 8 group members will meet on a daily basis while grade 7 group members will be scheduled for the class on two of their grade 7 rotation days. All group members will also be required to attend after school rehearsals.
TAHS Concert Choir Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Participation in this prestigious senior high school choral ensemble requires no addition. Concerts include the traditional Holiday and Spring Concerts. Additional performances are added throughout the school year. Students study traditional choral literature from various time periods including contemporary popular music. Members of this group and POPS Extension, who are enrolled in grades 10-12, are also eligible to audition for the Pennsylvania Music Educators' District, Region, All-State and All-Eastern Choruses. Prerequisite: Teacher signature is required.
POPS Extension Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
(By Audition Only)
POPS Extension is the show choir at Tyrone Area High School. This award-winning ensemble performs a variety of distinctive choral literature. Students will develop individual vocal skills, choreography skills, musicianship, and performance techniques. Entrance into this ensemble is determined by audition only. Auditions occur in the spring semester.
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