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A Holy Names High School graduate is a woman of faith.
	She demonstrates moral and ethical decision making consistent with gospel values.
	In all music classes, students turn in a personal log of their practice time. Honesty and truthfulness are expected and assumed. Each student must do their own practicing and report honestly in order to be successful in the class.
A Holy Names High School graduate is intellectually competent.
	She thinks critically and independently and applies these skills in problem solving.
	All music classes include the study of music theory, including notes, symbols, rhythms, scales and keys. Students then learn to recognize and apply these music theory concepts when reading new pieces of music.
	She collaborates with others and works cooperatively to achieve her goals.
	All Holy Names music classes work as an ensemble on music for the Winter and Spring concerts. Students understand that they must work together and help each other for each concert to be a success.
A Holy Names High School graduate is artistically enriched.
	She is capable of artistic expression through the creation of works of art or through the performance of original or existing works.
	Throughout the year, each music class works with a wide variety of music with an emphasis on listening and creating a beautiful performance. Artistic expression is an important component to learning a musical instrument.
	She is aesthetically literate and understands works of art in their historical and cultural context.
	All music classes include the study of music history. Students will learn about the lives and works of famous composers throughout western music history and listen to selections of their music.
	She values the artistic process as a means of achieving self-awareness, growth, liberation and joy.
	Joy in music and musical growth are an integral part of all music classes, and part of the fun of learning a musical instrument.
A Holy Names High School graduate serves others.
	All music classes at HNHS have students of varying abilities. Students are encouraged to help each other, to practice together, and to tutor each other in music theory. The process of teaching others assists in a students own mastery of the skills. In addition, the concerts are free for the community, teaching the students the value of giving music freely to others.