The music program offers a wide variety of individual and group listening, creating and performing opportunities on a totally elective basis.

Music provides students with opportunities to participate in a number of performances as a member of a variety of dynamic and active groups.

A broad range of courses provide instruction in instrumental and choral settings, theory, music history, appreciation and contemporary elements of music. These courses will enable students to experience group interaction and to develop a sense of dedication and commitment through music.

In the Visual Arts area, a wide range of coursework is designed to develop an
understanding of art, art production, art history and creative problem solving.
Students interested in careers including architecture, fine and commercial art,
photography and the crafts will find it useful to take as many art courses as
possible. Art courses may be used for personal satisfaction as well as for
acceptance to advanced schools for art training or college. For some courses
there may be a nominal fee for materials.

Advanced Band

Advisor(s): Ms. Bagley

Club Description:
Advanced Band is an ensemble open to all music students with at least one year of band experience. The Advanced Band is a class offered during Period 6 each school day and is given five credits. The Advanced Band plays a wide variety of traditional band literature and performs several times a year within the school community. Marching band is mandatory for all Advanced Band students.

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Art Club

Advisor(s): Art Department

Club Description:
This club provides artistic opportunities that enrich our school, community, and individuals. Club activities include: painting school murals, community outreach, museum trips, guest artists, and various studio art workshop experiences. All students are welcome regardless of artistic ability.

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Color Guard

Advisor(s): Ms. Bagley

Club Description:
The Color guard performs with the Marching Band during the fall competition season and then competes with a separate performance during the Winter Guard season(January through April). The group is open to all students with an interest in dance and band. Color Guard is very physical activity that incorporates both music and visual performance elements including working with flags, sabers, and rifles.

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Concert Choir

Advisor(s): Mrs. Sinaguglia

Club Description:
A vocal performing organization open to all students exhibiting a basic ability to sing as well as a desire and commitment to perform at both school and community performances. It is a music elective. Attendance at performances and dress rehearsals is required. Concert schedule includes performances in December, March, May, and at graduation.

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Drama

Advisor(s): Mr. Michael Limone

Club Description:
The Strawberry Hill Players produce two major productions a year: a fall drama and a spring musical; one student generated production; and host the annual Poetry Slam. Members are actively involved in the entire production process, from student directing to publicity. The different areas in which students can participate are: acting, singing, dancing, directing, stage management, business management, costumes, make-up, publicity and ticket sales. The club is open to all SHS students. Class credit is given to students enrolled in Dramatic Arts and Acting Workshop.

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Jazz Band/Ensemble

Advisor(s): Ms. Bagely

Club Description:
The Stamford Jazz Ensemble is an elite music class for students wishing to perform all types of jazz music. The ensemble rehearses after school in addition to period 7, and competes throughout Connecticut in the spring semester. Students are admitted by audition, and the following instruments are required for jazz: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, piano, guitar, bass, drums, auxiliary percussion, and mallet percussion. On occasion, tuba and clarinet will be necessary. The Jazz Ensemble performs music in the blues, funk, swing, bebop, and fusion genres, from artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus and Herbie Hancock. All students in Jazz Ensemble must be proficient in their instrument, be proficient in reading printed music, and pass an audition with the instructor

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Madrigals

Advisor(s): Mrs. Sinaguglia

Club Description:
An auditioned vocal ensemble and an elective class. Auditions take place in March and the first week of school. The group performs a wide variety of repertoires and had a number of school and community perforamces throughout the year. Performance attendance is required. Members perform with the Concert Choir.

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Marching Band

Advisor(s): Ms. Bagley

Club Description:
The Stamford High School Band is the largest performing ensemble in the school. Comprised of musicians from 9th-12th grade. It meets periods 1, 3, and 4, and the class includes both the concert band and marching band. Students perform statewide competitions and football games throughout the fall, culminating in the Championship in November. The Marching Band plays much rock and pop influenced music, and also performs in parades and community events throughout the year. The Concert Band performances are mostly within SHS, consisting of concerts performed in the auditorium several times per year. The Concert Band challenges students with classical repertoire from composers such as Tchaikovsky and Copland. All students in Band must be proficient on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument and know how to read music.

The Band Parents Website can be found at http://www.stamfordhighband.net.

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Orchestra

Advisor(s): Mrs. Sinaguglia

Club Description:
Orchestra is an activity open to all string players and any woodwind players interested in playing orchestral repertoire. Auditions are by appointment. The group performs at all school concerts and various community performances such as at the Stamford Town Center. Attendance required at all performances.

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S.H.I.P.

Strawberry Hill Improvisational Players (SHIP)

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Tech Crew

Advisor(s): Mr. Michael Limone

Club Description:
This activity is an integral part of the Strawberry Hill Players. Responsibilities include: set design and building, lighting, sound, developing special effects where needed, handling of properties, care and maintenance of the stage and its environs, plus a myriad of other activities. Stage crew is open to all students interested in participating in theater activities and developing good friends.

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Tri-M Musical Honor Society

Advisor(s): Mrs. Sinaguglia

Club Description:
Tri-M stands for Modern, Music, Masters which is a program sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), an international music honor society that motivates and recognizes musical achievement. Students are invited to join based on their musical achievement, commitment, dedication, and attitude. Membership is an honor conferred on a student by the music faculty and current membership for their accomplishments. Activities include planning recitals, fundraising, publicity for concerts, etc. Annual membership fee is required.

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