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Annual Program Requirements

  • Enroll in at least one music class
  • Earn final grade of at least B- in all music classes
  • Attend and log 4 masterclasses
    • At least 2 Music Technology masterclasses
  • Attend and log 4 concerts as an audience member
    • Three must be at CCHS
    • One must be outside CCHS (instructor approval required)
  • Participate in FinStage, Amphitheater, and FinFest shows as assigned
  • Attend all monthly Studio Classes
  • Participate in “other activities required (OARs)” as advised by instructor
  • Perform End-of-Year Project (grades 9, 10, 11) or Senior Exit Project (12)

Failure to complete these requirements will result in removal from CFPA Music Technology.

Studio Classes

Studio Classes will be held monthly for all CFPA Music Technology students.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is mandatory for all CFPA Music Technology students. When a student must miss a studio class, they will be given an alternate assignment. Students not currently taking a music technology class will still need to complete an alternate assignment to satisfy CFPA requirements. Alternate assignments may include a performance in class or at a masterclass.

CFPA Music Technology students not taking a music technology class must attend monthly Studio Classes and complete assigned projects.

End-of-Year and Senior Exit Projects

Each year, students will meet with their instructor to decide on their end-of-year project. It will usually consist of the release of original music, either as a production or live performance. Projects should reflect the student's absolute best abilities. The instructor may count another extensive activity as a End-of-Year Project, for example, scoring for film, composing for orchestra, or producing a music video.

Senior Exit Projects are required for each graduating member of CFPA Music Technology and usually feature a portfolio of each student's work over the course of the program. Each senior will meet with their instructor between Thanksgiving and Winter Break to discuss the timeline and details for their project.

Other Activities Required (OARs)

The nature of music technology — both as a CFPA program and as a profession — is that it is a multi-skill field. In addition to learning about gear, software, and running events, students in CFPA Music Technology are taught to be versatile musicians. Based on a student's interests, they may be asked to set up and run sound for other concerts, write a new song for an event, arrange a pop medley for an a cappella group, produce a track for the dance program, learn a rock band instrument, etc.

In short, we ask students to try on a lot of musical hats and then help them find their favorite ones.

Here's what one former student had to say:

At first, I didn't know what I was getting into. Eventually I learned that I love arranging and recording music and I got pretty good at it! I didn't know how to use microphones, audio interfaces, DAWs, or anything before. I really think I will use these skills forever.

OAR Options

  1. Complete a Summer Music Tech Task.
  2. Produce an original song by collaborating with at least one other CFPA Music Tech member.
  3. Perform a song live. You can use a backing track.
  4. Show a DAW session you recorded and mixed. Share your screen and explain your process.
  5. Perform or work on a tech crew for a FinStage or Amphitheater show.
  6. Other ideas with instructor approval.