Music

Program Overview

Our Music Magnet students take two music classes every day, Music Magnet and their ensemble - band, chorus, or strings.

In addition to learning the full 20-week General Music curriculum, the Music Magnet class is devoted to learning music theory, ear training, and rhythm skills, but also comes with a free private lesson on the student's instrument of choice.

Students have the option of studying violin, voila, cello, trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, percussion (including drum set), piano, guitar, or voice. These lessons are taught during the school day by our team of trained professionals.

band

Band

Chorus

Chorus

Strings

Strings

Take One of Our 20 Week General Music Classes

Our general music students will learn how to play ukulele, drum set, and have introductions to guitar or piano.

Students will also explore music production with computer-based programs like Soundtrap where they can digitally manipulate music and learn the basics of sound recording.

or Join the Music Magnet!

students practicing with the guitar in a auditorium

two students playing the fiddle in a classroom

band playing in the classroom

10 students together in a photo.

Burncoat Music Offers So Much More Than Classes...

Two students After school peer mentoring

After school peer mentoring!

Group of students from Sectional rehearsals

Sectional rehearsals!

Students compete individually at CDMMEA Jr. Districts Festival auditions annually

Students compete individually at CDMMEA Jr. Districts Festival auditions annually!

Thrills and Chills group photo

Our ensembles compete every spring with other New England schools!

Guest Speakers and Artists

Guest Speakers and Artists!

Recitals in beautiful venues

Recitals in beautiful venues!

Collaboration with our friends on the Burncoat Dance Team!

Collaboration with our friends on the Burncoat Dance Team!

Performances at Mechanics Hall

Performances at Mechanics Hall!

Performances at the DCU Center

Performances at the DCU Center!

Opportunities to "play up a level" with the Burncoat High School Orchestra

Opportunities to "play up a level" with the Burncoat High School Orchestra !

Playing side-by-side with our professional consultants

Playing side-by-side with our professional consultants!

Pep band on the side lines at the BHS Football games

Pep band on the side lines at the Burncoat football games!

If you're ready for a challenge, to meet some new friends, and to learn how to make music at a higher level - this is the place for you!

Talk to your guidance counselor about how to join our classes and ensembles.