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OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The objective of the NBCS curriculum is to assist
each student in establishing a solid academic and personal foundation, an
absolute necessity for future success. The end product we seek is a
well-rounded young man with character, who is also academically skilled,
literate in the arts and able to succeed at the next educational level.
Therefore, every NBCS student participates in a highly structured
curriculum designed to develop academic skills and critical thinking
abilities,
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Students at
annual Music Retreat held at Frost Valley Camp, Claryville, New York.
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A small group
of students pose outside the cabin on the grounds of the Frost Valley
summer music camp in Claryville, New York.
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Students busy
at work on a music piece.
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instill self-discipline, and enhance character
through personal growth and development. NBCS utilizes Differentiated
Instruction and also encourages students to inquire and explore issues
about which they are interested in knowing more. The school also
stresses learning by "hands-on" problem-solving, individually
and in groups.
Required academic courses include:
- Language
Arts (Reading Writing, Oral Communications and Spanish)
- Mathematics
(Basic Mathematics through Algebra and including Logic)
- Social
Studies (Geography, History, Sociology, Anthropology and Civics)
- Science
(Basic, Earth, Physical and Life sciences)
- Physical
Education
In addition, The Cornell Note
Taking System is taught in every class and Advanced Placement courses in
Literature and Social Studies are offered for 8th grade students.
OUR MUSIC PROGRAM
The NBCS Concert Chorus is a world-renowned
performing group, recognized widely for its artistry. The Concert Chorus
is comprised of Upper
Division students, who are in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Our Lower Division
students in the 4th and 5th grades make up our Apprentice Chorus.
Both choruses have diverse repertoires that include African folk songs,
classical music (Renaissance to 20th century), spirituals, contemporary
show tunes, pop music and jazz.
The Concert Chorus, performs at venues throughout the USA and conducts an
international tour every third year. Thus far, its travels have included
Japan, Australia, South Africa, Russia, China, New Zealand, Finland,
Latvia and the Czech Republic. There is no question the travel and
accompanying social interaction are major factors in giving NBCS students
poise, maturity and greater self-worth. Also, the rigorous musical
training serves as a model for the importance of the arts as a tool for
educational growth. The level of discipline, commitment, hard work and
group effort instilled in and required of the boys over the five years
they are with us is vital to their success. All students are required to
participate in choral groups and all performances.
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Required
music courses include:
· Music Theory
· Sight Reading
· Voice Lessons
· Percussion Instruments
· Keyboard Lessons
· Choral Training
· Daily Rehearsal
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