Instrumental Music
Students who are enrolled in the Music Academy for instrumental music have the opportunity to perform with the award-winning Blackhawk High School Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and String Orchestra. 


Vocal Music
Students who are enrolled in the Music Academy for vocal music sing with the award-winning Concert Choir, Academy Choir and are offered the opportunity to perform with Expressions (traveling choir) and the Spring Musical.


Private Lessons
All Academy students receive private lesson instruction from one of Blackhawk’s three music instructors. Within the lessons, students refine technique and artistry and are exposed to challenging repertoire. When not in lesson instruction, students are able to practice in both individual and group settings.


Musicianship
Musicianship is a comprehensive approach to music theory, ear training, analysis, composition, and sight singing. Blackhawk offers 4 levels of Musicianship to all Academy students, including Musicianship I, II, AP Music Theory, and Independent Study. Enrolling applicants take a placement test during their audition. 


Piano
Piano is offered as a complement to Musicianship I. As the students learn the theory for notes, key signatures, scales, and chords, they apply that theory on the piano. Each student is also given repertoire for their readiness level to enhance their skills. 


Music Technology
Music Technology I is a semester course which allows students at Blackhawk High School the opportunity to study the construction and implementation of music through electronic means. Students will work with music technology to create various electronic music files and learn the basics of music editing with a concentration with the music programs Finale 2012 & Cubase. 

Music Technology II is a continuation of the skills learning in MT-I and covers the subject in detailed terms and projects.


Workshops
Throughout the year, professional performers, educators, artists, and musical groups are brought in for master classes and instruction. In workshops, students have time to work and perform with these professionals as well as access information from their differentiated fields of music.