The Bayside Academy of Music offers a comprehensive, well-rounded music curriculum in addition to all of our fine academic and extra-curricular programs. The program is designed to provide the most opportunities - both musically and otherwise. Admission to this fine program is determined by demonstrated skills and aptitudes as judged at an audition. Below is a list of classes. Click for a short description.

JAZZ BAND 9 - 10 UD09 - UD10
Stuart A. Rubin
This band concentrates on "big band" style music including swing, bop, blues, rock, "jazz" and dance band. Performance skills including instrumental technique, phrasing, ensemble and solo performance are learned. Public performances are a culminating activity and an integral part of this course. This course is available to instrumentalists who play Sax, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Piano and Drums. Permission of the Department Assistant Principal is required.

CONCERT BAND 7 - 8 UD07 - UD08
John Benza
This course teaches performance skills. These include instrumental technique, repertory study and musicianship. This is the most advanced wind-instrument group at Bayside and performs music from many periods and styles. Opportunities for solo performance are offered to students who are capable. Public performances are both a culminating activity and an integral part of this course. This course may be taken instead of the required music class. Permission of the Department Assistant Principal is required.

BAND 3 - 4 UD03 - UD04
CONCERT CHOIR UV4F - UV4M
CHORAL TECHNIQUES - FEMALE UV1F - UV2F
PIANO MUSICIANSHIP 1, 2, 3 UP01 - UP03