Mr. Louis Quagliato, Supervisor
973-669-5400 ext. 248
The West Orange music program offers a wide variety of musical experiences designed to meet the needs of all students. In addition to credit-bearing courses in vocal music, music literature, instrumental music and music theory, high school students may elect to participate in a number of co-curricular music activities, such as Marching Band, Winter Color Guard and Jazz Band I and II. The annual school musical production offer special opportunities for vocalists; "Pit Orchestra" offers the same for instrumentalists. As student interests expand, the music department seeks to meet their needs with appropriate clubs and activities.
Performing music courses include band and orchestral studies for student instrumentalists (who must have studied an instrument previously), and a variety of choral music classes for beginning singers to advanced soloists. In addition, the high school offers Music Theory and Advanced Placement Music Theory for music students wishing to qualify for college credits through the Advanced Placement Testing Program of the College Board. “Music in Our World” is a high-interest, hands-on course that provides musical understanding for personal pleasure. Honors (weighted) courses are available to advanced students seeking enhanced recital experiences.