Upon entering High School, students need one (1) credit in the Arts for graduation. This can be fulfilled at Massapequa High School-Ames campus with Band, Chorus, Orchestra or Music in our Lives. Students at Ames also have the opportunity to participate in the Massapequa High School-Main campus musical activities such as Jazz Ensemble, Annual Musical, and more.

Music Program Objectives:

• Offer students an understanding of music through the study of its structure and component parts

• Extend a student's musical preferences through the presentation of a broader range of musics of the world

• Widen a student's sensitivity and emotional response to music

• Stimulate and encourage creative thought and activity

• Provide performance opportunities for in-depth understanding of music and individual musical development

The following course is open to 11th and 12th grade students as a college level course. Students who have a general overall average of 80 and acceptable scores on the PSAT/NMSQT examination are eligible for these courses. Upon successful completion, students will receive college credit from Nassau Community College, which is transferable to many colleges. Students must apply and to NCC and will have registration and per credit costs for enrollment. Upon successful completion of the two semester courses, they will receive Massapequa High School credit as well as college credit. Students are not permitted to sit for these courses without making application and payments to NCC. Note- Transfer credit practices vary from college to college and therefore cannot be guaranteed in advance.