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Music

One word that describes the Music Program at Marin Catholic High School . . .

OPPORTUNITY



The Jazz Choir held a retreat in Bear Valley, Calif.  just before school started.   The dates were Aug. 7 thru Aug. 10.  Goals for the retreat were developing a bond between the students, learning new music, and deciding which events to  attend this year.  On Thurs.  and Sat. eve. attended concerts presented by Music in Bear Valley.  Thurs. was a Jazz  Concert presenting Hot Club of San Francisco and Sat. was an orchestral concert presenting music of Hollywood.  Adults in attendance were Gary Grablin, Mr. and Mrs. Rohtla and Mr. Wells.  Students were Sandra Colindres, Colleen Killingsworth, Gina Chapman, Ellen Thompson, Suzanne Vieira, Charlie Yates, Sean Rohtla, and Richard Grablin.

Find out more about Music Director Jim Wells!

To participate in fine traditional ensembles
  • Symphonic Band
  • Orchestra
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Chorale
  • Jazz Choir
To develop and participate in original ensembles
  • Jazz Combos
  • Chamber Music
  • Acappella and Accompanied Singing Groups
To develop your own solo style
  • Classical
  • Jazz
  • Instrumental
  • Vocal
To participate in fine stage productions

To expand your understanding of the language that is music
  • Ear Training.
  • Elements of music
  • Jazz language
To be introduced to and expand your understanding of Music Technology
  • Understand MIDI
  • Explore recording software and techniques
  • Explore composition and arranging software
  • Create and explore sound and the creation of new sounds

To travel to interesting musical destinations

Trips taken in the past
  • International Association for Music Education Conference in New York
  • International Association for Music Education Conference in Long Beach
  • Heritage Festivals in Anaheim, Las Vegas and Seattle
  • Music trips to festivals in New York, Boston and Chicago
Trips planned for the future
  • International Association for Music Education Conference in New York
  • International Association for Music Education Conference Toronto, Canada
  • Whistler Mountain Music Festival in Canada
  • Hawaiian Music Festival
And above all perform, perform, perform
Music groups perform for MC community:
  • Masses
  • Sporting events
  • Rallies
  • Events for adults in our community
  • Festivals
  • Featured Concerts
  • Marin County groups and events

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