LOCATED AT MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH SCHOOL, in Rockaway, offers a major in Vocal Performance. Students with this major will acquire advanced skills in solo vocal performance (classical and musical theater), ensemble performance, music theory, piano studies, and audition techniques.

Click HERE to check out the Performing Arts Video to learn more! 

Career Pathways in Performing Arts: Vocal Performance (include but are not limited to):

Performing Arts: ♦ Production Managers, Digital, Video, Stage ♦ Cinematographers, Film/Video Editors ♦ Play Writers, Screen Writers, Screen Editors, Script Writers ♦ Directors and Coaches, Performers, actors, Musicians ♦ Make-Up Artists and Costume Designers ♦ Stagecraft Designers, Lighters, Sets, Sound Effects, Acoustics, Painters ♦ Composers, Conductors, and Music Instructors

The Academy for Performing Arts: Vocal Performance has not yet completed senior internships. The first senior class will be in 2022. 

9th Grade:

• Participation in a vocal ensemble
• Music Theory
• Vocal Pedagogy (solo and small group performance)

10th Grade:

• Participation in a vocal ensemble
• Piano Studies
• Advanced vocal pedagogy/training

11th Grade:

• Participation in a vocal ensemble
• Musical Theater and Performance Technique
• Advanced Piano Studies
• Audition/Portfolio Preparation
• Electives in AP or IB Music

12th Grade:

• Participation in a vocal ensemble
• Conducting
• Electives in AP or IB Music
• Music Technology/Recording
• College Option:  Providing students meet the academic criteria, they may attend County College of Morris for earn up to 24 credits, paid for by MCST.
• STRUCTURED LEARNING EXPERIENCE (SLE) :  Required 120 hour Internship