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Arts

Music Programs

The Gulliver Prep Music Department uses the approach of a performance-based curriculum. Students participate in conservatory-style lessons and master classes outside of the classroom setting, as well as solo performances in competitions, school, and community events. The music program classes include string, wind and percussion, vocal and jazz ensembles, as well as AP Music Theory. Students in both the middle and upper school programs attend the following competitions: Florida Band Association (FBA), Florida Vocal Association (FVA), and Music Performance Assessment (MPA) as well as other nationally adjudicated events.

Primary and Lower School Music
Grades PK-4

Starting in Primary School, students learn to appreciate and participate in the performing arts. We encourage our students to feel comfortable speaking and performing in front of others, seeing it as a positive experience and understanding the joy of performance.

Children in 1920s-themed costumes stand together, appearing to shout or cheer, with black and gold balloons in the foreground.

A child sings into a microphone on stage while other children and adults, some in bright clothes, dance and point. Colorful decorations and balloons are in the background.

A group of children stand in rows, holding small objects above their heads, participating in an activity or performance indoors.

A large group of children wearing colorful clothing stand closely together with many raising their hands, appearing to participate in a group activity or event.

Young children stand and smile while shaking maracas in a colorful classroom, wearing colored polo shirts, with storage cubbies and educational posters in the background.

A group of children wearing colorful clothes raise their fists and cheer enthusiastically in what appears to be a school or community event.

A group of children stand on risers, raising their arms and ringing small bells. They are dressed in festive clothing and appear to be participating in a holiday performance.

A group of young children stand on a classroom rug, holding colorful maracas and smiling as they participate in a music activity.

A group of young children stand on risers, singing and performing hand motions in a brightly lit room.

An adult holds a microphone for a young girl in plaid at a holiday event, with several children seated in the background.

A group of young children stand on risers, singing with their hands raised. They are dressed in colorful formal clothing.

Middle School Music
Grades 5-8

The Gulliver Prep Middle School Music Program provides students with the opportunity to discover their musical potential, develop their talents, and experience the joy of making music together. Through Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Ensemble, students build musicianship, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Our Band program develops instrumental skills, musical expression, and ensemble performance through a variety of musical styles and genres. The Orchestra program introduces students to the art of performing on string instruments while fostering technique, collaboration, and artistic growth. The Vocal Ensemble allows students to explore their voices, strengthen their vocal technique, and develop the skills needed to perform as part of a unified ensemble.

Across all three programs, students learn the importance of discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and responsibility while celebrating the diversity of musical traditions and cultures. Through concerts, performances, and other musical experiences, students have opportunities to showcase their achievements and share their passion for music with the Gulliver community.

At Gulliver Prep, we believe music education is about more than learning notes and rhythms. It is about building connections, encouraging self-expression, and helping students grow as musicians, collaborators, and individuals. Our goal is to inspire every student to find their voice, contribute to something greater than themselves, and develop a lasting love of music.

A children’s choir performs on stage, dressed in matching outfits, with microphones, as conductors direct them from below.

A group of students sits in chairs playing brass and woodwind instruments during a musical performance, reading sheet music from stands in front of them.

A group of children, dressed in concert attire, sit in chairs playing violins on stage during a musical performance.

A youth choir of fourteen stands on risers, singing on stage with a conductor in front, musicians below, and a bass drum visible at the back.

Three boys play brass instruments on stage, reading sheet music, with microphones and a purple-lit background.

Four students wearing black shirts and khaki pants perform on stage, three playing brass instruments and one playing an electric guitar, with music stands in front of them.

Children in white shirts play cellos on stage during a concert, seated in a semicircle with music stands in front of them.

Upper School Music
Grades 9-12

Gulliver Prep’s Upper School music curriculum provides a conservatory-level program for talented students with important venues for their musical abilities. Concert Jazz Band (Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra), Vocal Ensemble, and String Ensemble are performing units. Numerous opportunities for performance are afforded, including school functions and community, state, and national events. Students will also have multiple opportunities to participate in small ensembles as well as perform solos at the local, district, and state levels. Also offered with the music curriculum is AP Music Theory.