About Patapsco's Music Magnet
Students who are interested in music may follow a variety of 'tracks' depending on their interests. All students begin with either Patriot Choir, Patriot Band, or Patriot Strings (magnet); or Mixed Chorus or Concert Band (comprehensive), and then select the track that they wish to follow.
Instrumental Music Program
Students following the instrumental music track will be able to audition for Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Winds after completing their freshman year. A student participating in any instrumental ensemble is eligible to audition for the Jazz Ensemble. All students are involved in Marching Band activities. Performing in the advanced ensembles will improve skills in reading and theory.
Vocal Music Program
Students following the vocal music track will have an opportunity to audition for advanced vocal groups including: Chamber Choir, Great Expectations (show choir), Jazz Choir, Concert Choir, Girls Chorus, Men's Ensemble, or Barbershop. Performing in these ensembles, students will experience a wide variety of music, develop their skills in theory, history, and sight reading. As well as choreography in the show choir. Basic music technology, auditioning, composing and conducting will also be explored in this prime preparing students for college level courses.
Music Technology / Technical Theatre Program
After completing their freshman music requirements, students may wish to focus on basic and advanced Music Technology, including use and operation of a state of the art recording studio,theatre sound and lighting equipment. Through Music Technology they will experience music notation and creativity preparing them for advanced music education. In addition, students focusing on technical theatre will also explore set design and construction. Students have access to professional quality software as well as instruction preparing them for employment or continuing education.
Course Offerings
- Patriot Choir/Piano/Theory
- Patriot Band/Piano/Theory
- Patriot Strings/Piano/Theory
- All Ensembles
- Music Technology (computer)
- Technical Theatre
- All Ensembles
- Music Technology II/Theory I
- Stage Craft
- Piano Class I
- All Ensembles
- Music History/Theory I
- Music Technology III (sound engineering)
- Piano Class II
- History of Jazz
- Music Seminar
Vocal Ensembles
- Concert Choir
- Great Expectations (show choir)
- Jazz Choir
- Chamber Choir
- Patriot Choir-Mixed Chorus
- Women's Choir
- Men's Ensemble
- Barbershop Quartet.
Instrumental Ensembles
- Wind Ensemble
- Symphonic Winds
- Concert Band
- Patriot Band
- Patriot Strings
- Jazz Ensemble
- Marching Band
- Brass, Woodwind, Percussion Ensembles