PER121PF – 8-9th grade course – Pass/Fail – Yearlong – No prerequisite – Elective

Independence, confidence, leadership – where do these come from, in music specifically? You will have the opportunity to explore these important traits on your string instrument. Moving higher on the fingerboard is exciting and challenging, and in this course, we will explore those skills gradually. The String Consort performs four concerts during the year.

Optional Second Elective as Pass/Fail: The typical course load is six classes. In the 8-9 division, students may opt to take a second elective in (visual arts, performing arts, or computer science) in lieu of a study hall. This is a good option for students who are exceptionally organized and tend to manage their time well; it is not a good option for students with busy extracurricular schedules or who struggle with time management and organization. The seventh class does not count as a graduation requirement. It will not appear on students’ transcripts, and it must be taken as Pass/Fail.