Academy of Performing Arts (AoPA)
Mission Statement:
The Academy of Performing Art’s (APA) mission is to enrich students’ lives through the study and performance of music. Through ensemble-based learning, APA students refine real-world skills, such as critical listening, creativity, discipline, leadership, respect, and collaboration with others. The unique experience of ensemble-based learning fosters a close-knit community of artistically and musically literate citizens. Ultimately, our aim is to provide each student with a solid foundation in music, therefore providing tools and competencies for success across virtually all fields and career paths.
Burton Band
Burton Choir
Instrumental Courses Offered:
Intermediate Band - This beginning level course is a non-auditioned/no experience required instrumental ensemble. Students will learn music fundamentals such as reading, music notation, analyzing, and evaluating music. Instruments include flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, baritone, and percussion.
Advanced Band - This is an ensemble for students with at least one year of experience on their instrument except for percussionists. Students will hone their talents and skills through performance of high level repertoire.
Advanced Percussion - This is an ensemble for students with at least one year of experience in percussion. Students will hone their talents and skills through performance of high level repertoire.
Vocal Courses Offered:
Bass Choir - This is a low-voice (typically men's) non-auditioned vocal ensemble. In this course students will learn and develop healthy singing techniques through preparing repertoire for concert performance. Students will also learn music fundamentals, such as solfege, harmony, and basic music theory. The group sings a wide variety of literature, from pop, rap, to classical.
Treble Choir - This is a high-voice (typically women's) non-auditioned vocal ensemble. In this course students will learn and develop healthy singing techniques through preparing repertoire for concert performance. Students will also learn music fundamentals, such as solfege, harmony, and basic music theory. The group sings a wide variety of literature, from pop, rap, to classical.
Chamber Choir - This is a mixed, audition-only advanced ensemble comprised of 14 to 30 singers. This choir will sing repertoire that prepares students for college-level music. Students in this choir will study diction, sight reading, and music theory.
TEACHERS
Mr. Young
youngm2@sfusd.edu
Director of Bands
Location: Room A215
Office Hours: M,T,F at 8-8:50 and 2:10-3
# of years in education: 11
Classes: Intermediate Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble
Originally from: Roswell, New Mexico
Hobbies: I love to hike, bike, listen to live music and eat!
Addt'l info: No previous experience is necessary to join band! Come be a part of the musical side of Puma pride. http://www.burtonhsband.com/
Peter (PJ) Reinman
Reinmanp@sfusd.edu
Vocal Music Director & AoPA Co-Lead
Classes:
Music Appreciation, Bass Choir, Treble Choir, & Chamber Choir
Location: Choir Room
Office Hours: Prep Periods
# of years teaching: 2
Originally from: Sebastopol, CA
Hobbies:
I'm one of those weird people who actually enjoys running. I also love being outdoors, making music, and being social.
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