Music

MUSIC

The music curriculum is designed to help students acquire a broad, general understanding of the artistic and cultural role music plays in the lives of everyone.  Students are given the opportunity to develop their talents and abilities through planned enrichment and learning experiences including performance, individual lessons and formal class instruction.

#2203 - MIXED CHOIR

Full Year - 1 Credit

Grade 9                                                                       

Mixed Choir is provided for students who would like to acquire experience and command of

musical and vocal disciplines.  The enjoyment of learning to improve singing skills and musicianship will be stressed.  Students will perform in concerts and contests throughout the year.  Individual

and group lessons are a part of the course credit. 

#2202 - CONCERT CHOIR

Full Year - 1 Credit   

Grades 10 -12   (Maximum of 60 students) 9th grade band students may join this class.

Concert Choir is an experience in vocal music as a performing art.  All types of music are explored to provide a rewarding musical experience for the talented student.  Attention is also given to learning the skills and techniques for good singing and proper voice development.  Students will perform in concerts and contests throughout the year.  Outstanding students will be chosen to participate in honor choirs, league, district and state music festivals.  Individual and group lessons are a part of the course credit.                                                        

Prerequisite:  Enrollment is by audition and teacher recommendation. 

#2201 - CONCERT BAND

Full Year - 1 Credit

Grades 9 - 12                                                                        

The Concert Band will meet five days per week.  The band performs publicly several times per year, including home concerts, commencement and at district and league sponsored activities.    Private lessons are part of course credit.         

Prerequisite:  Previous band experience or permission of instructor.

#4011 - INDEPENDENT MUSIC

1/2 Credit

Grades 11 -12                                                                                      

This course is designed for the serious high school musician who intends to continue performing music during his or her college career.  Independent music is strongly recommended for future music major or minors, or simply for those who would like to know more about the mechanics of music.  Using an independent workbook series, students will review the basic mechanics of music, work to improve their aural skills and be introduced to music theory.  Though the early parts of this course are not difficult the final chapters of theory are definitely college bound material.  The word "independent" means that the student will progress at his/her own pace, consulting the instructor when help is needed.  However, the goal for every student enrolled in independent music is to complete all the materials by the end of the semester.  Prerequisite: Permission from music dept.

     THESE COURSES ARE OFFERED THROUGH ITV

# 9316 WETC Digital Music and Sound Production

½ Credit

Grades 9 - 12

Students compose, record, and their own electronic music.  Students learn MIDI sequencing, vocal recording, digital audio editing, and mixing techniques.  They will learn about the different types of sound file formats and discover how to do sound to video synchronization (soundtracks).   At the end of the course the kids post their audio projects/songs to Sound Cloud and Facebook.