Westminster has consistently offered
strong music programs in both instrumental and vocal areas. Whether you play in
the band or sing in chorus, there are multiple opportunities to perform.
Music Opportunities at Westminster
Intermediate Band: This
band is for students in both the seventh and eighth grades. The group will
progress in all aspects of musicianship as well as perform in regional
festivals.
Chorale: This
high school choral group performs a wide variety of musical styles. The group
performs at local and church events as well as school concerts and festivals.
Vocal technique, diction, sight-reading skills, and balance/blend will be emphasized.
Beginning Band: This
sixth grade group covers the basics of musicianship and technique. Band members
begin on instruments in September and have the opportunity of participating in
regional activities as well as special school functions. An emphasis will be
placed upon performance as a band and as smaller ensembles.
Middle School Chorus:
All middle school choral students from 6-8 grades make up this group. A
variety of styles are performed from classical to oldies to contemporary pop
music. This group will also participate in concerts and festivals. An emphasis
of basic technique will be introduced.
Literary: There
are several areas of literary competition: piano, vocal solos, girl's trio, and
boy's quartet. These participants represent our school on the local and state
levels in the spring.
District and
All-State: These groups are statewide auditioned groups that perform in Savannah in the spring.
This event spans both private and public school sectors. All students are
encouraged to participate. The district level festivals are held in Augusta.