<p>Hello, I was accepted to Hotchkiss and am so excited. I already confirmed my attendance and was wondering if any one else had. Just would like to meet future classmates. :-h </p>
<p>DD is 98% certain she is going to go. Will keep you posted!</p>
<p>@dowzerw: Has she decided? Which other schools did she get into?
Congrats!!</p>
<p>Been dealing w some cold feet about leaving behind a pretty good life. Reminded her it’s not same as moving- friends will be here to come home to on breaks and summer. She officially notified Hotchkiss today she would go. Entering prep.</p>
<p>Congrats! She won’t regret it, I’m sure. </p>
<p>Awesome! Maybe well be classmates! 
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<p>Has she decided what to take for her prep humanities art? I am doing music</p>
<p>She hasnt looked at the course options yet but she is a vocalist, enjoys musical theater, and plays guitar and piano recreationally. Her art option will pretty likely be one of those.</p>
<p>There aren’t separate music options for the art portion of humanities, it’s just “music.” The other options are photography, theater, dance, or visual arts. She can choose to take voice or instrument lessons at school, but those aren’t the same as the arts requirement for the prep and lower mid humanities course.</p>
<p>So the options are music, photography, theater, dance or visual arts?</p>
<p>My guess is she will go with either theater or dance since music sounds kind of nebulous. Is there choir (other than Calliope)or is that an extracurricular?</p>
<p>yes, those are the five options, though they can either stay with the same choice in both 9th and 10th grades, or switch to a different one of the five in 10th grade. Out of curiostiy, I just checked the course guide, and I wasn’t exactly right about music. If she chooses music as the arts portion of humanity, then part of the music course is listening and learning about different schools of music, which would typically relate to what they’re doing in their other humanities courses. So for instance, when they’re doing Renaissance Europe in 9th grade history, they’re reading the Merchant of Venice in literature, studying Martin Luther in religion/philosophy, and listening to Renaissance composers in music. But (and here’s the part I didn’t know until I looked it up), music also has a performance element, so as part of the humanities music course, the kids also take private lessons in the musical instrument of their choice (including voice).<br>
In addition there are several different choir options available as extracurriculars, including various a capella groups and a really great gospel choir.</p>
<p>Thanks, soxmom. Sort of swamped here and not getting all the details.</p>
<p>If your daughter sings and plays another instrument, you can pay an additional fee and arrange for private lessons not associated with the class. She could also do that for voice and then take another art for her humanities credit. I would assume that both options account for performance opportunities as desired.</p>
<p>I also believe that you do not need to be in the theater section to participate in the musicals and plays. My guess is that, similarly to music and theater, there are other options for dance, photography, and visual art if you choose to look for them and change around your schedule and extracurriculars for activities. For example, a student could most likely take visual arts, participate in the play, involve herself in the dance program, and supplement all that with a private music lesson. Of course, you’d need to be into the arts, but there are ways around the choice. </p>
<p>@pdl100 are you a Hotchkiss student or parent?</p>
<p>Neither. This is just from research I’ve done, so take it with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>I’m a lower mid at Hotchkiss right now. The music humanities consists of a few things: 1. Music Theory class. This is once a week and you don’t have to take it if you’re advanced enough. 2. Music History class. Also once a week but not as optional. 3. Private Lesson. Twice a week with your teacher. Sometimes you will have one individual lesson and one duet lesson, depending on your instrument. 4. Ensemble. You can do Orchestra, Jazz Band, or Choir. Orchestra and Jazz Band have auditions, but anyone can take choir regardless of if you are a vocalist or take a different instrument. You can also take private lessons outside of classes (during your free periods) if you take a different art but are still interested in music.</p>
<p>I’m a lower mid at Hotchkiss right now. The music humanities consists of a few things: 1. Music Theory class. This is once a week and you don’t have to take it if you’re advanced enough. 2. Music History class. Also once a week but not as optional. 3. Private Lesson. Twice a week with your teacher. Sometimes you will have one individual lesson and one duet lesson, depending on your instrument. 4. Ensemble. You can do Orchestra, Jazz Band, or Choir. Orchestra and Jazz Band have auditions, but anyone can take choir regardless of if you are a vocalist or take a different instrument. You can also take private lessons outside of classes (during your free periods) if you take a different art but are still interested in music.</p>
<p>I’m going to Hotchkiss in the fall!
I was thinking of starting a Google+ community or something for us incoming students so we can meet before we meet. I know a lot of people would prefer Facebook but I think this might be fun
<a href=“https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/107165925189785150285”>https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/107165925189785150285</a></p>
<p>Hey guys! We are two sophomores open to answering any questions you may have about Hotchkiss or boarding school in general so feel free to ask questions/advice or message us!</p>
<p>Thanks, hkissanswers. Helpful to have you here. </p>
<p>I’m the parent of an incoming prep. We have a couple of questions. Considering how competitive it is to get in to Hkiss (and similar schools), is the environment so much more intense than it was at whatever schools you were at before? Is the work load massive? Do you have any fun?</p>
<p>Also, there seem to be a lot of “repeat preps”. Does that mean a lot of students with a year head start or are they students who needed to try again? Are first time preps at a disadvantage?</p>
<p>Look forward to hearing about the experience from your perspective.</p>