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Music Courses Offered at NAIS
 

The core of international education focuses on the cultivation of transferable skills to support students’ success in higher education and post-educational professional world. NAIS uses a research-based data-driven tier system to standardize the curriculum and instruction in music education. Courses offered for students in Foundation prepare students for high school studies. Courses offered in grades 9-12 structure under a three-tier system.

Tier-III are College Preparatory (CP) courses designed for high school students to expand their knowledge and cultivate their interests in music.

Tier-II courses are Honors (Hon), Advanced Placement (AP), and University Equivalent (UE) courses, which prepare students to explore university-level content while developing transferable skills required in higher education.

Tier-I courses are independent for-credit university courses and certificate programs, which allow students to network and study with university faculty and music industry professionals.
 

NAIS Music Certification Programs

Students can receive supplementary credentials with their high school diplomas for exceeding expectations in their music studies. There are two certificate programs available at NAIS, which can boost one’s chances of being accepted for selective universities.
 

Music Performance

NAIS has a diversified performance program that includes an instrumental ensemble and a choir.

Students perform a mix of classical, popular, and traditional music.

Students choose the repertoire that they want to learn and play for concerts.

Students perform music at in-school and out-of-school events.

No previous performance experience is necessary. Every student in school can enroll and participate in an ensemble or choir.

Students can integrate Western and Eastern cultures by playing Chinese traditional instruments in the ensemble. For example, erhu or guzheng.

Students can perform on electronic instruments. For example, bass guitar and keytar.

NAIS holds a total of 6 concerts every academic year – 4 concerts in the Fall semester and 2 concerts in the Spring semester.

Students are also encouraged to perform solo and participate in out-of-school music events, activities, and competitions.

All music is arranged for NAIS concerts based on each student’s individual musical needs.
 

Music Computation Lab

Music Computation Lab is a place for students to research different topics of music. Music research allows students to use innovative approaches to dissect various aspects of music as a subject of study. At NAIS, students can conduct research on artistry, musicianship, originality, and cultural traditions. Students can also focus on content-specific research in music history, theory, or performance practice. Additionally, students can work with interdisciplinary fields, such as music and mathematics, music and psychology, music and literature, and music and education.

The purpose of music research is to create original material for others to use and apply in practice. Students involved in research get to present their works at national and international conferences. Students can likewise publish their papers in proceedings and peer-reviewed journal publications.
 

Practical Experience

NAIS is dedicated to integrating academic and performative music studies into a practical working environment. The process of holistic music education allows students to test their skills and abilities outside the classroom in real-world situations. These include:

- Conducting opportunities for students to lead NAIS instrumental ensemble and choir Leadership roles in Music club and Popular Music club

- Tutoring opportunities for those interested in education

Internship opportunities in music education, technology, psychology, and performance

- Concert management and preparation of program notes, booklets, and event flyers

- Experience in music arranging for instrumental ensemble and choir

- Working with university students at undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as networking and collaborations with university faculty