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Teacher proposes new music theory and chamber‑ensemble courses for 2026–27; board to review in February
Summary
A district music teacher presented a plan to add a half‑credit music theory course and a chamber ensemble (wind ensemble) to the course catalog; the board treated this as a presentation only and administration will seek formal curriculum approval ahead of course‑selection sheets in February.
A Jenkintown music teacher asked the board on Jan. 13 to consider adding two new half‑credit courses — music theory and chamber ensemble — for the 2026–27 school year.
The presenter said the music theory course would meet twice a week during a lunch/5th period slot and be graded on a standard A–F scale, with prerequisites limited to active or prior ensemble/choir membership or demonstrated musical aptitude. The chamber ensemble would meet during sixth period and focus on wind ensemble repertoire; both classes were…
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