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Music Department
Mrs. Leslie Stickels, Division Chair
TEL: SC (708) 579-6585, NC (708) 579-6488
FAX: (708) 579-6786
EMAIL:
lstickels@lths.net
Mr. Ronald Kiesewetter, Assistant Division Chair
TEL: NC (708) 579-6368
EMAIL:
rkiesewetter@lths.net
Fine Arts Division Philosophy
Departments of the Fine Arts Division include the Visual Arts, Music, and Foreign Languages. They all focus on the need for individual expression and communication with others. Each area nurtures the internal development of creativity, intuition, reasoning, and imagination and offers a unique means by which thoughts and feelings can be conveyed to familiar and foreign societies. It is the belief of the Division that through these timeless disciplines, students will come to appreciate civilizations past and to contribute to the future advancement of the individual and society.
Music Department Philosophy
Focusing on the production, understanding, and value of music, students will come to understand the written piece within its time and context and apply such to their own realities. The skills, knowledge, and habits formed will enrich students’ life experiences.
Standard I Music Performance
A. The student will demonstrate the ability to read music notation.
B. The student will demonstrate basic elements of tone production for voice and/or
instrument.
C. The student will demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills.
D. The student will perform in a variety of venues and configurations.
Standard II Music Appreciation and History
A. The student will understand and explain music in relation to history and
culture.
B. The student will critically listen to, analyze, and describe music.
C. The student will appreciate the creative process to express emotions and
feelings.
| Instrumental Course | Related Courses | Vocal Courses |
| Beginning Folk Guitar | American Music | Freshman Chorus |
| Intermediate Folk Guitar | Music Theory AP | Sophomore Chorus |
| Concert Band | Concert Choir | |
| Concert Orchestra | Treble Choir | |
| Symphonic Band | Varsity Choir | |
| Symphonic Orchestra | Vocal Techniques | |
| Jazz Band | Senior Madrigals | |
| Wind Ensemble |