Phillips Exeter Academy

Music

Techniques of Composition & Analysis
Music

Students in this course continue their study of the language of music by creating short compositions, which are performed in class. They learn to use the elements of music in melody writing, text setting and harmonization and also explore the fundamentals of...

The Compositional Process
Music

This course continues the emphasis on original composition begun in Music 410. Increasingly complex and sophisticated works are attempted. Through the analysis of selected works, students will find guidance and inspiration for their own compositional efforts....

Advanced Music Production
Music

This course provides advanced instruction for students interested in improving their mastery of digital music production. Students will explore production techniques, project development and creative practice. Students with interests in all musical genres are...

Exeter Choral Union
Music

Faculty and community members in this mixed-voice choral ensemble perform major works of choral literature, often collaborating with the Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and soloists. Through twice-weekly rehearsals, students develop their vocalism,...

Concert Choir
Music

Concert Choir, Exeter’s premiere choral ensemble, offers a rigorous choral experience to those students accepted by competitive audition. The choir performs a wide variety of choral literature representing many traditions and style periods. Through...

Exeter Symphonia
Music

The Symphonia provides a foundational orchestral experience for students at the intermediate-to-advanced-intermediate level. The basic techniques of orchestral playing, musicianship and ensemble skills are studied through both full and sectional rehearsals....

Symphony Orchestra
Music

A full-sized Symphony Orchestra of advanced instrumentalists rehearses and performs works from the major symphonic repertoire. All aspects of orchestral technique are studied through both full and sectional rehearsals. The Symphony Orchestra performs regular...

Chamber Orchestra
Music

The Chamber Orchestra offers an intensive ensemble experience for advanced string and woodwind players. The skills, craft, and discipline of orchestral playing are developed in-depth through the study of repertoire for small orchestra: Baroque concerti...

PEA Band
Music

The PEA Band is an opportunity for wind, brass, percussion and electric instrument players of all levels and abilities to study and perform music together. This ensemble operates as a pep band in the fall and winter, allowing students to perform in the stands...

The Hispanic World Through Its Music
Music

Sound, beat, and sense (son, latido y sentido) “Son,” a pleasant music to your ears; “latido,” your heart beating; “sentido,” a sense of meaning.. The first known literature in the Spanish language dates back to the 11th...