Music

Portledge students participate in Music and perform at every school level, beginning with classroom instruction and singing in Lower School, adding instrumental lessons from grade 4 on, and performance groups in the Middle School. At the Upper School level, Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Combo and Orchestra are offered along with a rotation of academic music classes, including AP Music Theory. Students may enter a planned program of study to earn the designation of Arts Scholar on graduation. Portledge is equipped with a MIDI lab, and its teachers are members of NMEA (Nassau Music Educators Association) and MENC (the National Association for Music Education), giving students access to NYSSMA, All-County, All-State, and All-Eastern Festivals.