Music

Growing, Thriving & Collaborating

Flintridge Sacred Heart is committed to the education and intellectual nourishment of the whole person, allowing young women to discover and flourish as they prepare for college and beyond. To that end, our ensembles cultivate an environment where students grow and thrive not only as vocalists or instrumentalists, but also as well-rounded and well-educated artists. Students are guided down the path to becoming exemplary members of an ensemble, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and active members of the Flintridge Sacred Heart artistic community.

Music Courses

CHORAL
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY
AP MUSIC THEORY (ONLINE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS)
MUSIC ENSEMBLE

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  • Flintridge Sacred Heart Chamber Singers

    In the Flintridge Sacred Heart Chamber Singers students learn to be excellent musicians, as vocalists in a performing ensemble. Students develop their skills through the study and application of vocal techniques, such as breathing and vowel placement. They learn to sing in several languages, including English, Italian, French and German. Taking full advantage of today’s technology, use interactive ear training software to develop their intonation, sight singing and rhythmic skills. They are taught how to read and follow a musical score, how to follow a conductor, and how to sing as a cohesive musical unit in rehearsal and performance.

  • Flintridge Sacred Heart Chamber Players

    In the Flintridge Sacred Heart Chamber Players students learn to be excellent musicians, as instrumentalists in a performing chamber music ensemble. Students develop their skills through the study and application of instrumental ensemble chamber music techniques. They learn to understand each player’s role at any given moment in a particular piece. They learn to listen keenly for intonation, blend and overall ensemble cohesiveness. With the help of faculty guidance and coaching, the students learn to work without a conductor, as collaborative players in a small ensemble setting.

  • Rehearsal & Performance

    The Flintridge Sacred Heart Chamber Singers and Chamber Players are conducted in rehearsal settings, where students learn proper rehearsal and performance decorum and practices. Students in the ensembles have the opportunity to perform works from numerous genres, from early classical to pop to musical theater. They perform throughout the year, at the Winter and Spring Concerts, school liturgies, school special events and off- campus events and festivals.
     
    The ensembles rehearse in the most historic building on the campus, dating back to the 1920s. It is here, in this extraordinarily inspiring setting, immersed in the design, furniture, fixtures and murals of the early 1900s, that students pursue the mastery of their vocal and instrumental skills.

Chamber Singers Audio Recordings

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Music Teacher

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    Julia Wood 

    VAPA/ Music/Instrumental Teacher (Part-Time)
    626-685-8300

FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART

440 St. Katherine Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
626-685-8300

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Flintridge Sacred Heart, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.

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