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Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
Music Concentration
Michael Lemma: Director of Music
Lou Spinelli: Choir Director
Ben Isecke: Concert Band Director
www.bergen.org/music
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What is AVPA-Music?
• One of the 7 programs at Bergen County Academies
• AVPA has three focus areas: music, visual or theater. This presentation is only for music.
• Honors academic program with a focus in music
• 36 students
• For students considering a future in music in college and beyond
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Core Music Courses- 9th grade
• Musicianship
Students learn to play woodwind,
brass, string and percussion
instruments. Special unit in music
technology
• Digital Keyboarding
Piano skills and keyboard harmony.
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Core Music Courses- 10th grade
•AP Music Theory
Intensive Advanced
Placement (AP) course
for college credit.
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Core Music Courses-11th grade
•Advanced Music Theory
Beyond the AP Theory course: fugal
composition and 20th century analysis
•Digital Recording Lab
Hands-on recording techniques and
equipment
•Music & Society
Evolution of musical style from
Medieval through modern.
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Core Music Courses- 12th grade
•Electronic Music Synthesis
Composition using Finale software
•Conducting
Conducting techniques and ear training
•Senior Music Seminar
Capstone project: student build and take
home a guitar. Planning for Senior
Recital (juried graduation requirement)
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AVPA-Music Senior Recital
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Additional Considerations
• Audition- final step in application process to AVPA
• Required music electives- will limit sports participation and some of
the non-music courses/activities.
• Senior Recital- graduation requirement juried by music professionals
• Senior Experience (internship)- all day Wednesday, off campus
• AVPA is not a conservatory or traditional HS music program- the
school does not offer private lessons or marching band.
• BCA graduates have studied music at Juilliard, Eastman, Yale,
Peabody, Curtis, Boston Conservatory, Westminster Choir College.
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AVPA Audition
• Scale
• Solo
• Sight Reading
• Tonal Memory
• Resume
• Interview
Audition info: www.bergen.org/music
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BCA Music Electives
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Music Activities….
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…and events
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Choir Participates in Competitions and Trips
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12 Different Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles
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At BCA, Students Build Musical Instruments
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Broadway Musicals
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Soundwave Audio Lab
Students build electronic music devices
@ Bergen Makerspace: amplifiers,
Theremins, digital drum machines, etc.
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Over 12 Casual and Formal Concerts Each Year
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Thank You for Visiting!
Visit the BCA Music Program
website for more info:
www.bergen.org/music