Arts

Music

The Emery/Weiner Music & Vocal Performance Department is pleased to offer courses in both academic and applied music in both instrumental and vocal disciplines.

Instrumental Music Program

Ignite Your Inner Musician

Sixth-graders jump-start their musical journey with a quarter-long Introduction to Instrumental Music, building foundational skills on piano, guitar, bass, and drums.
 
From there, 7th/8th Grade Ensemble amps things up—expanding those skills and getting students stage-ready for public performances. Musicians with experience on other instruments are welcomed to join in and contribute their talents.
 
Rock-’n-roll enthusiasts can join Instrumental Ensemble I, where guitarists, drummers, pianists, vocalists, and even flutists and saxophonists explore and perform pop hits from the last 40 years.
 
Ready to push further? Instrumental Ensemble II takes it to the next level with more challenging pieces—think high-energy jazz sets and a full calendar of public and private performances.

Vocal Music Program

Sixth grade students spend one quarter of their year taking an Introduction to Vocal Music course, where they learn introductory music reading skills, solfege, and music appreciation. At the 7th/8th grade level, students may continue their musical education by enrolling in Jr. JagChoir, the Middle School Choir, which performs both on and off campus throughout the year. Emery 7th and 8th grade students also have the opportunity to participate in honor choirs.

The Upper School vocal music curriculum is centered on the JagChoir, a non-auditioned group open to any interested students, which meets during the academic day. This co-ed vocal ensemble covers material ranging from the classical idiom to modern pop, and performs during assemblies and in the greater community. The JagChoir is a participating school in TAPPS, ISAS Arts Fest, and TPSMEA.

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9825 Stella Link Road, Houston, TX 77025
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