Choir period where the entire major (all classes) sing and perform repertoire together. Concert Choir is the elite, select group of singers (sophomores to seniors), to get in students must keep up their grades, be competent and respectful in class, and sing out. The Mixed Choir is where freshman students begin and upperclassmen who do not make it into Concert Choir sing in this ensemble as well. All vocal majors have to take at least one year of Solfeggio (two if you begin in freshman year). Solfeggio (or Solfege) is a sight reading and ear training course, you will also learn piano skills in these courses. Juniors take Music History. In addition, an Advanced Placement Theory class is required for seniors to teach them how to master the art of harmony. You must pass all of these courses to graduate. The CAPA choirs have achieved a position of excellence among choral groups in the Delaware Valley. A few of the choir's notable singing engagements: Performed at Barack Obama's inauguration Multiple appearances on daily news shows Performance with Sydney James Harcourt of Hamilton at the April 2017 opening of the Museum of the American Revolution Berlioz' "Romeo et Juliet" with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra Two appearances with Barry Manilow at the Mann Music Center & one at the Wells Fargo Center Appearance in the CBS special "Dreams" for which the school received an Emmy Appearance with Peter Nero and the "Philly Pops" at The Academy of Music Performed at then-Mayor Rendell's inauguration at the Academy Appearances in the Channel 6 Thanksgiving Day Parade Appearance with Paul Simon (Simon and Garfunkel) at the Academy of Music Communication technology (MDTV) Communication technology or MDTV (stands for media, design & television) is the most recent addition to the majors available at CAPA. Students learn filming, video editing, storyboarding, photography, and graphic design. MDTV students also submit their work into a variety of external film festivals and contests. The major hosts multiple events throughout the year such as Fright Fest and CAPA's annual film festival. Activities Besides academic and art courses, CAPA offers many extracurricular activities, organizations, and sports teams to students. Extracurricular activities United Writers and Artists (UWA) CAPA's literary magazine is staffed by selected visual artists and writers, based on merit and talent, and is run like a professional magazine. These students are not responsible for the publication of the magazine,