Campus Life
Music
Spalding Music
The Archbishop Spalding music program aims to provide its members with the opportunities necessary to become well-rounded musicians by establishing an educational environment that respects diverse learning styles, performance styles and practices. The Music Department holds in high regard the concepts of self-discipline, hard work, commitment, and determination. Through performing and responding to music, students develop individual skills, realize a sense of belonging, and establish connections to the community. This active participation encourages students to strive for musical excellence and become life-long participants, intelligent consumers and active patrons and advocates for the arts.
Scholarship Information
Freshman students may apply and audition for instrumental (brass, wind, percussion, strings), vocal, and piano (choral accompanist) scholarships. Students who wish to be considered for a music scholarship must submit a music scholarship application and letter of recommendation from a music teacher by the Application for Admission deadline (December 20, 2024). Please visit the Scholarship section under the Admissions tab for more details on how to complete this process.
Scholarship Information
Freshman students may apply and audition for instrumental (brass, wind, percussion, strings), vocal, and piano (choral accompanist) scholarships. Students who wish to be considered for a music scholarship must submit a music scholarship application and letter of recommendation from a music teacher by the Application for Admission deadline (December 20, 2024). Please visit the Scholarship section under the Admissions tab for more details on how to complete this process.
Academic Credit
One credit in the Arts is required for graduation from Spalding. Students can receive credit in the following Music classes that meet each day:
- Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble & Honors Wind Ensemble
- Chorus 101, Mixed Chorus, Honors Mixed Chorus
- Beginning Strings, String Ensemble, Honors String Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Guitar I, Guitar II, Guitar Ensemble
- Jazz & Commercial Improvisation
- Exploring Musical Theater (.5 credit course)
- Music Theory, AP Music Theory
- Music Technology (.5 credit course)
Extracurricular Music Groups
- Women’s Chorus
- Chromosome Y
- Jazz Harmony
- Vocal Ensemble
- Liturgy Band/Choir
- Jazz Cavs
Music Festivals
Each year, Spalding band, string, guitar, and vocal groups travel to compete at local and national music festivals. Spalding student musicians consistently receive 'Superior' ratings. They've brought home Championship trophies from:
- Boston, MA
- Orlando, FL
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Nashville, TN
- Williamsburg, Va
Spalding Music has also traveled internationally, most recently performing in Venice, Tuscany, and Rome in Italy. They had the privilege of singing at mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
