Kurtis Kotes
Principal, grades 9-12
222 Scotchtown Ave.
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100
Music Courses
Each semester, students enrolled in any of the choral groups are required to attend one after-school rehearsal and perform in one evening concert. These rehearsals and concerts are considered the mid-term “exam” and the final “exam” – students must attend in order to successfully complete the requirements of the course. To maintain flexibility in scheduling, students are permitted to eat their lunch during ANY of the chorus classes.
Concert Band
No audition - Full year - 1 or 1/2 credit
The Goshen High School Concert Band is an ensemble that includes students of all playing levels in grades 9 through 12, so anyone who plays a band instrument is welcome in the Concert Band! Throughout the course of the school year, students in the Concert Band will improve their playing skills and musical knowledge as they learn new music and musical concepts. The Concert Band performs two concerts a year, marches for the Memorial Day Parade, and participates in our school’s graduation ceremony. Students in this band will also attend small group lessons throughout the school year.
Symphonic Band
Audition - Full year - 1 credit
The Goshen High School Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble made up of students in grades 10 through 12. The Symphonic Band gives students an opportunity to further their playing skills, perform more advanced repertoire, and continue their love of music while playing at a superior level. The Symphonic Band performs two concerts a year, marches for the Memorial Day Parade, and participates in our school’s graduation ceremony. Students in this band will also attend small group lessons throughout the school year.
Stage Band
Audition - Full year - 1/2 credit
The Goshen High School Stage Band (also known as “The Jazz Band”) is an extra-curricular, auditioned ensemble comprised of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. The Stage Band rehearses once a week for ninety minutes in the evening and performs for concerts and other music events throughout the year.
Concert Choir
No audition - Co-ed - Full year - One credit
This is a freshman choral group in which students learn the same music as the Advanced Concert Choir. Students are encouraged to enroll on an every-day basis; however, students can participate every other day for ½ credit if that is what their schedule will allow. Any and all are welcome to join!
Advanced Concert Choir
No audition - Co-ed - Full year - One credit
This course is the sophomore, junior, senior choral group. Students are encouraged to enroll on an every-day basis; however, students can participate every other day for ½ credit if that is what their schedule will allow. The chorus room can hold up to 100 students, so any student with space in their schedule is encouraged to give chorus a try even if they’ve never sung in school before. Any and all are welcome to join!
Women's Choir
Audition - Female - Full year - 1 credit
This course meets every other day for the entire school year. Auditions are conducted in the spring for the following school year. Young ladies in 8th grade are informed of our audition date so they may participate. Students may NOT add this to their schedule during the school year without written permission from Mrs. Fedor & Mrs. Lloyd.
Varsity Choir
Audition - Co-ed - Full year - One credit
Students in this select choir audition in the spring for the following school year. The course meets every day for the entire school year. Young ladies and gentlemen in 8th grade are informed of our audition date so they may participate. Students may NOT add this to their schedule during the school year without written permission from Mrs. Fedor/Mrs. Lloyd.
Jazz Voices
Audition - Co-ed - Full year - 1/2 credit
Students in this select jazz choir audition in the spring for the following school year. The class meets every other day for the entire school year. Young ladies and gentlemen in 8th grade are informed of our audition date so they may participate. Students may not add this to their schedule during the school year.
Music Theory I/II
Full year - One credit
Although this course is open to students at any grade level, it is recommended that students who enroll have some musical background or interest. Theory is the technical explanation of musical sound and can be difficult for some students. This is a cumulative course and students who need 1 year of credit must sign up for Theory I and Theory II within the same school year.
Orchestra
Full year - 1 or 1/2 credit
The Goshen High School Orchestra is comprised of students who play violin, viola, cello and bass at intermediate/advanced playing levels in grades 9 through 12. Throughout the course of the school year, students in the Orchestra will improve their playing skills and musical knowledge as they learn new music and musical concepts. Classical music, as well as pop, jazz, and world music, are studied and performed in this ensemble. The Orchestra performs at two concerts each year, as well as various other performances in the district and community. Students in the Orchestra will also attend small group lessons throughout the school year.