Akins High School Choir and Piano Program
The Akins Choral and Piano Program provides training and experiences that students of all experience levels need to succeed as musicians. Students who have never created music before are welcome in this program, as well as experienced singers and pianists. The program provides opportunities to perform and serve in the community, compete in UIL music activities, and develop a strong foundation for a musical life beyond a student's time at Akins.
Course Descriptions
Akins is home to three choirs:
-The Beginner Mixed Chorus is for both male and female singers who wish to focus on the basics of ensemble singing and participate in various performances. No audition is required for this ensemble.
-The Women's Chorus is for intermediate female singers who wish to continue developing strong musicianship skills, participate in various performances, and compete in Region Choir Auditions and Solo and Ensemble Competitions.
Students are placed in this ensemble by audition only.
-The Advanced Mixed Chorus is for both male and female singers who wish to focus on advanced choral techniques and musicianship skills. Students enrolled in this choir will participate in various performances, compete in Region Choir Auditions, the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Competition, and Solo and Ensemble Competitions. Admittance to this ensemble is also by audition only.
Akins is home to three Piano/Music Theory classes:
-Piano/Music Theory 1 focuses on basic music theory, piano, and aural skills. By the end of the second semester, students will compose their own music. No instructor approval is required to register for this course.
-Piano/Music Theory 2 is an extension of what students learned in Piano/Music Theory 1. Students enrolled in this course will dive deeper into music theory and continue to develop their keyboard skills. Participation in this course is by instructor approval.
-Piano/AP Music Theory focuses on advanced music theory, piano, and aural skills, and prepares students for the National AP Music Theory Exam each May. Participation in this course is by instructor approval only.
Course Descriptions
Akins is home to three choirs:
-The Beginner Mixed Chorus is for both male and female singers who wish to focus on the basics of ensemble singing and participate in various performances. No audition is required for this ensemble.
-The Women's Chorus is for intermediate female singers who wish to continue developing strong musicianship skills, participate in various performances, and compete in Region Choir Auditions and Solo and Ensemble Competitions.
Students are placed in this ensemble by audition only.
-The Advanced Mixed Chorus is for both male and female singers who wish to focus on advanced choral techniques and musicianship skills. Students enrolled in this choir will participate in various performances, compete in Region Choir Auditions, the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Competition, and Solo and Ensemble Competitions. Admittance to this ensemble is also by audition only.
Akins is home to three Piano/Music Theory classes:
-Piano/Music Theory 1 focuses on basic music theory, piano, and aural skills. By the end of the second semester, students will compose their own music. No instructor approval is required to register for this course.
-Piano/Music Theory 2 is an extension of what students learned in Piano/Music Theory 1. Students enrolled in this course will dive deeper into music theory and continue to develop their keyboard skills. Participation in this course is by instructor approval.
-Piano/AP Music Theory focuses on advanced music theory, piano, and aural skills, and prepares students for the National AP Music Theory Exam each May. Participation in this course is by instructor approval only.