What kind of music gets you moving?
Maybe it’s the sound of a drum kit. Maybe it’s guitar, a full orchestra, or voices coming together in harmony. Maybe you’re drawn to blues, jazz, funk, or something you’ve never tried before.
At Academe of the Oaks, music gives students the opportunity to explore those different sounds and find their own place within them.
Our music offerings are part of what makes the creative experience at Academe unique. Students can explore drums, guitar, orchestra, and choir while experiencing musical traditions and styles that extend well beyond the typical classroom playlist.
More than learning an instrument
Music at Academe isn’t simply about learning how to play an instrument.
It’s about learning how to listen.
It’s about finding the rhythm, working with other people, practicing something until it finally clicks, and having the confidence to share what you’ve created.
Students can explore styles including blues, jazz, and funk, giving them an opportunity to experience music as both an art form and a living cultural tradition.
There is room for different interests and different levels of experience. A student who already plays guitar can continue developing their skills. Someone discovering an interest in drums can try something completely new. Students who love singing can find their place in choir.
From guitar and drums to orchestra and choir
Variety matters.
Different musical experiences challenge students in different ways.
Drums can develop rhythm, coordination, concentration, and an understanding of how individual parts contribute to a larger sound.
Guitar gives students an opportunity to work with melody, harmony, rhythm, and musical expression.
Orchestra introduces students to the experience of creating something larger than themselves, where every musician has an important role.
Choir brings students together through their voices and requires listening, cooperation, confidence, and attention to the group as a whole.
And through exposure to blues, jazz and funk, students can explore musical styles rooted in creativity, improvisation, rhythm, and cultural history.
Music and the Academe experience
Creative expression is an important part of a well-rounded education.
At Academe of the Oaks, students are encouraged to explore their interests while developing the curiosity, confidence, and independence that will serve them long after high school.
Music provides a different kind of learning environment. Students can make mistakes, try again, experiment with an idea, and discover that there isn’t always just one right answer.
That’s part of the fun.
And sometimes, it’s where students discover something they didn’t know they could do.
Frequently Asked Questions About Music Classes at Academe
What music opportunities are available at Academe of the Oaks?
Students can explore a variety of musical experiences, including drums, guitar, orchestra, and choir, as well as musical styles such as blues, jazz, and funk.
Do students need previous musical experience?
Music can be a valuable part of a student’s education whether they are experienced musicians or discovering a new interest. Families can learn more about current course offerings and opportunities when visiting Academe.
Why are music and creative arts important in high school?
Music gives students opportunities to develop creativity, collaboration, listening, discipline, and confidence while expressing themselves in a different way from traditional academic subjects.
Find Your Sound
There isn’t one right way to experience music.
For some students, it’s sitting behind a drum kit. For others, it’s picking up a guitar, singing with a choir, playing in an orchestra, or discovering the energy of jazz and funk.
At Academe of the Oaks, we’re proud to give students space to explore.
Because education isn’t only about discovering what you can learn.
It’s also about discovering what you can create.
Interested in learning more about Academe of the Oaks? Contact us today.