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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Independent music study is a self-directed class where each student will develop a curriculum pertaining to their musical interests through specific goals and refining the art of musical practice.

Students who enroll in the class must be participating in a WHS music ensemble or be studying with a private teacher.  Students must fill out an application and be approved before registering for the course.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Students will develop the art of meaningful musical practice as it applies to their specific musical interest.

Click here for the class application


Click here for the syllabus/disclosure.
Click here for an excellent example of a journal entry.


Journal Reading Reflections
If you are taking Independent Music Study for the first time this school year, please read the following 2 selections.

Click here for first online reading
Click here for the second online reading


If you have previously taken Independent Music Study this school year, please read the following selection and watch the YouTube video. 
Click here for the online reading

Click here for the student/parent signature form
FORM IS DUE FOR FULL CREDIT WITHIN FIRST TWO WEEKS OF SEMESTER
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE 80% CREDIT IF RECEIVED BY THE FIRST THREE WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER
ANY FORMS RECEIVED AFTER THREE WEEKS WILL ONLY RECEIVE 50% CREDIT.

2021-2022 RECITAL DATES
SEMESTER 1 DECEMBER 1, 2021 @ 6:30 PM  WHS CHOIR ROOM
SEMESTER 2  MAY 10, 2022 @ 6:30 PM  WHS CHOIR ROOM