Music Program
Atlanta International School’s Department of Music, which has four full-time and three part-time faculty members, serves the needs of over 1000 students in grades 3K-12.
Through academic music classes, co-curricular music performance ensembles, and an extensive after school private music lessons program, students create, participate in, and reflect upon music from their own background and those of others. In doing so, they learn about different cultures and better empathize with them.
Academic courses in music include Primary School instruction, with some classes in Lower Primary taught in the target language; Middle School general music; and Upper School advanced music as well as the IB Diploma Program in music at both higher and standard levels.
Co-curricular music performance ensembles are a major component of life at AIS and teach students how to successfully work and collaborate with others. In both the Primary School and Middle School, we offer chorus, strings, and band; and in the Upper School, we offer ensembles including three different choral groups, a concert band, and a string orchestra.
Through academic music classes, co-curricular music performance ensembles, and an extensive after school private music lessons program, students create, participate in, and reflect upon music from their own background and those of others. In doing so, they learn about different cultures and better empathize with them.
Academic courses in music include Primary School instruction, with some classes in Lower Primary taught in the target language; Middle School general music; and Upper School advanced music as well as the IB Diploma Program in music at both higher and standard levels.
Co-curricular music performance ensembles are a major component of life at AIS and teach students how to successfully work and collaborate with others. In both the Primary School and Middle School, we offer chorus, strings, and band; and in the Upper School, we offer ensembles including three different choral groups, a concert band, and a string orchestra.
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Primary School Performance Ensembles
We provide students with many wonderful opportunities to participate in band, chorus or orchestra, all three of which are led by a very talented and capable group of music educators helping to develop and shape our Primary School student musicians.
In order to support our lessons programs and band and orchestra, we are excited to offer an annual Instrument Petting Zoo in the fall, which allows families to explore instruments in an interactive way in an effort to help your child make an informed decision. Please attend the Fall 2019 Instrument Petting Zoo on Saturday, August 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the AIS Auditorium. We will have a vendor present for your rent instruments on the spot. -
Secondary School Performance Ensembles
Co-curricular Secondary School Performance Ensembles include band, chorus and orchestra. For students who are interested in participating in both an ensemble and an athletic team, you can. The Music and Athletic departments work together to accommodate student participation. Students and families will receive the policy in the information packet provided at our first meeting. -
Rehearsal Schedule
Primary School Ensembles
Band:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
Chorus:
Mondays & Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Allegro Orchestra (Beginning Level: 0 - 2 Years of instruction on string instrument):
Thursdays, 3:05 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Presto Orchestra (Intermediate Level: 1.5 or more years of instruction on string instrument - Students should be able to read and play music in the key of D and G Major.):
Wednesdays, 3:05 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Primary School DescriptorsContact Mrs. Valkova to determine your child’s appropriate PS String ensemble eligibility.
Band:
Middle School Ensembles
Tuesdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Chorus:
Tuesdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Strings:
Tuesdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Band:
Upper School Ensembles
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Basso Chor (formerly Men's Chorus):
Mondays & every other Thursday, 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Treble Chorale (formerly Women's Chorale):
Tuesdays & every other Thursday, 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
US Mixed Chorale:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
US Strings:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. -
Calendar of Music Performances for 2019 - 2020
Large Ensemble Concerts / Events
Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Madrigal Feast - PS/MS/US Choirs Performs
Ticket Sales will open in October 2019Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 3:00 p.m.
Primary School Band/Orchestra Winter ConcertSunday, January 12, 2020 - 3:00 p.m.
Middle and Upper School Band/Orchestra Winter ConcertSunday, April 19, 2020 - 2:30 p.m.
PS Band, Chorus, Orchestra Spring ConcertSunday, April 19, 2020 - 5:30 p.m.
US Band, Chorus, Orchestra Spring ConcertSunday, May 17, 2020 - 3:00 p.m.
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AIS Recital Series
The Recital Series allows AIS students to demonstrate their individual achievements in a solo recital setting. The recitals begin at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour and are open to the public. Registration forms are accepted on a first come first serve basis and acceptance will be cut off once it is deemed the hour time slot is filled. No partial or incomplete submissions will be accepted.Registration forms are linked to the dates below. Click on the date you are interested in your student performance to take place and complete the form.Which recitals may my student participate in?- Recitals I - IV are open to ALL AIS student musicians at any ability level
- Recital V is an AIS After School Lessons Program Showcase and is open only to students enrolled in the AIS After School Lessons program.
Recital DatesMay 12, 2020: Recital V - AIS After School Lessons Showcase Recital
Atlanta International School
A private, non-profit, international, IB World School for grades 3K-12, featuring full and dual-immersion language programs.
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30305, USA
404.841.3840
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30305, USA
404.841.3840
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