The Highland Music Boosters is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization (EIN: 30-0755684)
We are committed to enhancing the music programs within the Highland Central School District and supporting all efforts towards achieving excellence in music education. We align ourselves with the district goals of academic excellence, emotional growth, leadership, and community activism. We fundraise with the goal of providing financial assistance for the music department when needs exceed budget. We strive to support efforts that are impactful to the highest number of students of musical performing arts as possible for the appropriated funds.
MUSICAL OFFERINGS IN THE HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary
General Music Class - Every student receives classroom music taught by a certified music teacher.
Band - Students have the option to participate in the band program in grades 4 & 5. They also receive group lessons. This is all taught by a certified music teacher.
Chorus - Students have the option to participate in the choral program in grades 4 & 5. This is taught by a certified music teacher.
Middle School
General Music Class - General classroom music, taught by a certified music teacher, is provided for grade 6 and as an option to complete the 7th/8th grade 1/2 unit of study requirement.
Band - Students have the option to continue to participate in the band program. There is a 6th grade band and a 7th/8th grade band. Students also receive group lessons (this is a pull-out from another class). This is all taught by a certified music teacher, and is an option for the 7th/8th grade 1/2 unit of student requirement.
Chorus - Students have the option to participate in the choral program. There is a 6th grade chorus and a 7th/8th grade chorus. This is all taught by a certified music teacher, and is an option for the 7th/8th grade 1/2 unit of study requirement.
Jazz Band - This is an extra-curricular program available to all students.
High School
Band - Students have the option to continue instrumental studies by participating in the 9-12 grade band program. They also receive group lessons (this is a pull-out from another class). This is all taught by a certified music teacher, and is an option for the required unit of credit in the arts for a regents diploma.
Chorus - Students have the option to participate in the 9-12 grade choral program. They also receive group lessons (this is a pull-out from another class). This is all taught by a certified music teacher, and is an option for the required unit of credit in the arts for a regents diploma.
Music Production - Students have the option to participate in this class. This is an option for the required unit of credit in the arts for a regents diploma.
Jazz Band - This is an extra-curricular program available to all students.