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Individual Major Requirements
Individual Major Requirements
The information listed below represents an overview of the expectations for each major area of study within the Music Conservatory. Students and parents are expected to understand these requirements, as well as any other directives given by their major area instructors.
Music Electives: Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, R&B Ensemble, Latin American Music Ensemble, MIDI Ensemble, Pop Ensemble, Composition, Music Synthesis, Functional Piano, Mariachi, Jazz singers, Music Business, Meistersingers, Opera Workshop.
Choral and Vocal Studies
Dr. William George-Twyman, wigeorge@dallasisd.org
Andrea Wallace, andwallace@dallasisd.org
Jino Young, euyoung@dallasisd.org
Students in choir are required to audition for All-District/All-Region Choir (TMEA Process) and are also required to participate in all UIL and Pre-UIL contests each year. Private lessons are required for our committed vocal students. In order to provide service to as many students as possible, we have established the following guidelines:
- Be prepared for lessons by bringing all required materials to your lesson.
- Practice all assigned vocal exercises and music.
- Be teachable (open-minded and willing to learn).
- Contact private teacher 24 hours in advance, when possible, if a student must be absent from a lesson for any reason. This includes absences involving school-related activities.
- Participate in required recitals, auditions, and solo competitions.
- Voice lesson scholarships are available to qualified choir students who meet the requirements set forth by the Magnet Advisory Board. Students needing this service should see Mr. George-Twyman.
- Once a student has received a vocal scholarship, a failing grade in school will put the student’s scholarship in jeopardy.
Scope and Sequence for Vocal Studies
9th Grade
- Choir I (Large Ensemble)
- Vocal Technique I (Fundamentals of vocal production, English and Italian diction)
- Comprehensive Musicianship 1 (CM1) Introduction to Music Theory*
10th Grade
- Choir II (Large Ensemble)
- Vocal Technique II (Advanced fundamentals of vocal production)
- Honors Music Theory*
11th Grade
- Choir III (Large Ensemble)
- AP Music Theory*
- Music Elective
12th Grade
- Choir IV (Large Ensemble)
- Music Elective
- Music Elective
Classical Piano Studies
Leonardo Zuno Fernández, lzunofernandez@dallasisd.org
The program is designed to prepare the student for a career as a musician, both as a soloist and a collaborative artist (accompanist and chamber musician), and to equip the student for college entrance requirements and the necessary skills for today's pianists. The curriculum emphasizes study and performance of standard piano literature, encompassing the four major periods viz., Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1820), Romantic (1820-1900), and Contemporary (1900-present), as well as keyboard and professional skills that make a well-rounded and reliable musician.
Scope and Sequence for Classical Piano Students
9th Grade
- Piano I
- Jazz Piano
- Comprehensive Musicianship 1 (CM1) Introduction to Music Theory*
10th Grade
- Piano II
- Dual Credit Music Appreciation, another Instrument (choir, orchestra, etc.), or Piano Practicum
- Honors Music Theory*
11th Grade
- Piano III
- AP Music Theory*
- Music Elective
12th Grade
- Piano IV
- Music Elective
- Music Elective
Guitar Studies
Steve Schrag, sschrag@dallasisd.org
The Guitar Program develops comprehensive musicianship through reading, transcribing, composing and performing guitar literature encompassing styles from Renaissance Lute compositions to contemporary Blues and Root Music derivatives. All guitar students participate in Texas UIL among other regional and national festivals and competitions. Focus is on preparing students for Classical Guitar and Jazz/Root Music programs at the university level including solo performance, ensemble skills, and repertoire in a variety of styles.
Scope and Sequence for Guitar Studies
9th Grade
- Guitar Ensemble I
- Guitar Technique I
- Comprehensive Musicianship 1 (CM1) Introduction to Music Theory*
10th Grade
- Guitar Ensemble II
- Guitar Technique II
- Honors Music Theory*
11th Grade
- Guitar Ensemble III
- Guitar Styles & Technique III or Elective Ensemble
- AP Music Theory*
12th Grade
- Guitar Ensemble IV
- Guitar Styles & Technique IV or Elective Ensemble
- Music Elective
Root, Jazz, and American Music Studies (RJAM)
Terence Hobdy, thobdy@dallasisd.org
Students who play instruments outside of standard classical, large-ensemble configurations (drum set, electric bass) will have the option to matriculate into the Root, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) track. Students who play classical instruments will have the opportunity to audition into the RJAM track after their first year in the Music Conservatory.
Scope and Sequence for RJAM Studies
9th Grade
- Classical performance/technique course I
- RJAM performance/technique course I
- Comprehensive Musicianship 1 (CM1) Introduction to Music Theory*
10th Grade
- Classical performance/technique course II
- RJAM performance/technique course II
- Honors Music Theory*
11th Grade
- AP Music Theory*
- Music Business
- Music Elective
12th Grade
- Singer/Songwriter
- Music Elective
- Music Elective
Orchestral Studies
Dr. Michael Jacko, mjacko@dallasisd.org
BTW string players will rehearse and perform level-appropriate string orchestra, symphony orchestra, chamber, and solo repertoire with the eventual goal of becoming confident and self-sufficient players at the professional or post-secondary level. Orchestra students will participate in all school-level ensemble programming (Sinfonia and Camerata orchestras) and compete in TMEA/DMEA and UIL competitions at the city, regional, and state levels.
Scope and Sequence for Orchestra Studies
9th Grade
- Sinfonia or Camerata Orchestra
- Techniques (Chamber Ensemble I)
- Comprehensive Musicianship 1 (CM1) Introduction to Music Theory*
10th Grade
- Sinfonia or Camerata Orchestra
- Techniques (Chamber Ensemble II)
- Honors Music Theory*
11th Grade
- Sinfonia or Camerata Orchestra
- AP Music Theory*
- Music Elective
12th Grade
- Sinfonia or Camerata Orchestra
- Music Elective
- Music Elective
Wind and Percussion Studies
Art Ruangtip, sruangtip@dallasisd.org
The Wind Ensemble develops the highest level of musicianship through reading and performing challenging wind band literature while actively participating in TMEA and UIL events. Focus is both on the individual player and group success.
Scope and Sequence for Wind/Percussion Studies
9th Grade
- Wind Ensemble (Varsity Winds and Percussion)
- Technique Class (Intermediate Winds and Percussion I)
- Comprehensive Musicianship 1 (CM1) Introduction to Music Theory*
10th Grade
- Wind Ensemble (Varsity Winds and Percussion)
- Technique Class (Intermediate Winds and Percussion II)
- Honors Music Theory*
11th Grade
- Wind Ensemble (Varsity Winds and Percussion)
- AP Music Theory*
- Music Elective
12th Grade
- Wind Ensemble (Varsity Winds and Percussion)
- Music Elective
- Music Elective
*Advanced music theory students will have the opportunity to place out of 1 or more years of music theory