Concert Band
Repertory is selected from standard literature, as well as some "Pop", and "Show" arrangements with the developing musician in mind. Emphasis is placed on nurturing each student's growth in the areas of tone, balance, intonation, rhythm, and musicality.

Concert Choir
Repertory is selected from standard literature, as well as some "Pop", and "Show" arrangements with the developing musician in mind. Emphasis is placed on nurturing each student's growth in the areas of intonation, diction, pronunciation, resonance and understanding of the text.

Symphonic Band
Prerequisite: Concert Band
Entrance into Symphonic Band is granted by audition. Literature is selected from some of the most challenging material performed by high school bands. Students are expected to practice consistently and be able to learn their music at an advanced pace.

Chorale
Prerequisite: Concert Choir
Entrance into Chorale is granted by audition.  Literature is selected from some of the most challenging material performed by high school choirs. Students are expected to practice consistently and be able to learn their music at an advanced pace.

Orchestra
Repertory is selected from standard literature of the Baroque, Classical and Contemporary era, and may also include "Pop" and "Show" arrangements with the developing musician in mind. Students have the opportunity to perform music written for string orchestra as well as full orchestra. Emphasis is placed on nurturing each student's growth in the areas of tone, balance, intonation, rhythm, and musicality.

Jazz Band
(1 year, 1/2 credit)
Members are auditioned and must be part of the PHS band program. The group rehearses after school and performs in concerts and events throughout the year. Advanced jazz compositions are performed.

Chamber Singers
(1 year, 1/2 credit)
Members are auditioned and must be part of the PHS choral program. The group rehearses after school. A wide variety of selections are performed, including a capella and show music.

Chamber Orchestra
(1 year, 1/2 credit)
Corequisite: Orchestra
Members are auditioned and must be a part of the PHS Orchestra. The group rehearses after school and performs in concerts and events throughout the school year. Advanced string repertoire is performed from a variety of composers and genres.

Music Theory
(1/2 year, 1/2 credit)
No prior musical training is necessary. This course focuses on the basics of music notation, intervals, chord, scales and rhythm.

AP Music Theory
Prerequisite: Recommendation by AP Teacher
The course focuses on the study of melody, harmony and all other elements of musical composition.

Ensembles
(Not scheduled course, no credit is awarded)
As an outgrowth of the Concert Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra, the opportunity to perform in a smaller group-setting may arise.

Music History and Appreciation
(1/2 year, 1/2 credit)
The development of music, and its role in history, art, and culture, will be traced from the Middle Ages to the present. Through listening, reading, discussion, projects and class presentations, students will explore important musical compositions and stylistic periods.