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Program Requirements

These are the requirements that must be completed on an annual basis to participate in the CFPA Music Technology program. See additional details on some of these requirements below.

  • Complete five required courses:
    • 1—Advanced Music Technology
    • 2—Advanced Music Technology
    • 3—Music Elective (Music Technology, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Piano, AP Music Theory)
    • 4—Music Elective (Music Technology, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Piano, AP Music Theory)
    • 5—Ensemble (Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Piano)
  • Earn final grade of at least B in all music classes
  • Attend and log 4 masterclasses
    • At least 2 Music Technology masterclasses
  • Attend and log 4 concerts as an audience member
    • Three must be at CCHS
    • One must be outside CCHS (instructor approval required)
  • Participate in FinFest shows as assigned
  • Attend all monthly Studio Classes
  • Participate in “other activities required (OARs)”
  • Complete End-of-Year Project (grades 9, 10, 11) or Senior Exit Project (12) (see below for details)

Failure to complete these requirements will result in removal from CFPA Music Technology.

Studio Classes

Studio Classes will be held monthly for all CFPA Music Technology students.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is mandatory for all CFPA Music Technology students. When a student must miss a studio class, they will be given an alternate assignment. Students not currently taking a music technology class will still need to complete an alternate assignment to satisfy CFPA requirements. Alternate assignments may include a performance in class or at a masterclass.

CFPA Music Technology students not taking a music technology class must attend monthly Studio Classes and complete assigned projects.

End-of-Year and Senior Exit Projects

Each year, students will meet with their instructor to decide on their end-of-year project. It will usually consist of the release of original music, either as a production or live performance. Projects should reflect the student's absolute best abilities. The instructor may count another extensive activity as a End-of-Year Project, for example, scoring for film, composing for orchestra, or producing a music video.

Senior Exit Projects are required for each graduating member of CFPA Music Technology and usually feature a portfolio of each student's work over the course of the program. Each senior will meet with their instructor between Thanksgiving and Winter Break to discuss the timeline and details for their project.

Other Activities Required (OARs)

Activities to be determined by Student Leadership team as part of Studio Classes.