Music

Whether you are serious about studying vocal/instrumental music and learning about music in-depth or you are just curious, Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s music program will expand your experience and nurture your talent and potential as a musician.

The music program offers a variety of academic courses:

ECE and AP Music Theory
ECE Music Appreciation / Music History
Music Production
Basic Musicianship (African Drumming/Guitar/Keyboard)
Musical Theater Performance

In addition, ensembles include:

Instrumental		Choral
Symphonic Band		Women's Ensemble
Wind Ensemble		Men's Ensemble
Jazz Band		Concert Chorus
Show Band		Chamber Choir
		Show Choir

The Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble perform band masterworks spanning eras from the 17th to the 21st century. The Jazz Ensemble performs jazz charts by Basie, Ellington, Monk, Rich, Goodwin and Choate graduate composers.

The Women’s and Men’s Ensembles and Concert Chorus repertoire is drawn from masterworks of the great choral composers and includes music of many cultures. Our Chamber Choir performs throughout the Lyme and Old Lyme Communities, presenting a mix of genres ranging from classical chamber music through contemporary a cappella. The LOLHS competitive show choir, “Amped Up,” competes and performs throughout New England with accompaniment by the Show Band.

In addition to our school music offerings, our students participate in State and Regional Festivals; New England Music Festival; and have been selected to participate in National ensembles. Students who represent LOLHS in extracurricular festival can earn honors level credit for their ensembles