Welcome to Hamilton High School Academy of Music, a Los Angeles Unified School District magnet school specializing in the performing arts. The Academy of Music maintains a comprehensive academic and performing arts curriculum which will prepare students for academic excellence in the college of their choice, as well as an enriching experience to those students who choose to pursue performing arts as a career. Students are offered beginning to advanced level student in areas including instrumental music, piano, vocal music, electronic music, drama, musical theatre, dance and technical theatre. Performances are held in the professionally equipped Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall.
The Academy of Music is part of the Alexander Hamilton High School Complex, which consists of seven small learning communities operating together on a single campus to provide a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities to its students. The small learning communities include Mathematics, Science Medical Center, Center for Global Studies, School of Communication Arts, College & Career Pathways, Business & Interactive Technology, Humanities Magnet and the Academy of Music.
This handbook will guide you through the Academy of Music’s curriculum, describing the performing art classes, audition procedures, requirements for each major and performing opportunities. Use it to plan your classes and activities through your years at Hamilton.
Applications for admission to the Academy of Music are processed by the Office of Student Integration Services (213)241-6532. Information about the magnet programs, and the simple application form for admission, are contained in the Choices booklet, available at any public school. If you have any questions about this handbook or need additional information, call the Academy of Music Office at (310) 559-9468 or (310) 836-1602 ext. 2276.
