Music

Career Clusters Connected to the Music Department

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Music Department Course Descriptions

Band

70333Y/70334Y Freshman Band

1.0 credit - 2 semesters

Grades: 9

Prerequisite - Middle School Band

SPECIAL CONDITION: Performances occur during the school day, evenings and on weekends. Attendance for these events is part of the grade requirement for the class. If a performance is missed, the instructor must be presented with a note from the parents explaining the situation. A make-up assignment will then be made available. Having to work is not considered an excused absence.

The Freshmen Band will consist of all freshmen band students at Baraboo High School.

Priority Standards:

- Perform music with expression and technical accuracy. (Performs music tasks accurately and independently.)

- Demonstrate the ability to read and understand music terminology & symbols. (Demonstrates knowledge of music concepts and vocabulary.)

- Respond to music through performance, analysis, evaluation & application.

70455Y/70456Y Thunderbird Band

1.0 credit - 2 semesters

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite - Freshman or Thunderbird Band

SPECIAL CONDITION: Performances occur during the school day, evenings and on weekends. Attendance for these events is part of the grade requirement for the class. If a performance is missed, the instructor must be presented with a note from the parents explaining the situation. A make-up assignment will then be made available. Having to work is not considered an excused absence.

The Thunderbird Band is open to all instrumental musicians grades 10-12. This is the marching band for home football games and parades. When the marching component is finished, this group becomes a concert band and plays traditional concerts for the rest of the year.

Priority Standards:

- Perform music with expression and technical accuracy. (Performs music tasks accurately and independently.)

- Demonstrate the ability to read and understand music terminology & symbols. (Demonstrates knowledge of music concepts and vocabulary.)

- Respond to music through performance, analysis, evaluation & application.

70439Y/70440Y Symphony Band

** LAUDE COURSE **

1.0 credit - 2 semesters

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Audition/Invitation

SPECIAL CONDITION: Performances occur during the school day, evenings and on weekends. Attendance for these events is part of the grade requirement for the class. If a performance is missed, the instructor must be presented with a note from the parents explaining the situation. A make-up assignment will then be made available. Having to work is not considered an excused absence. Specific concert attire is required for performances. Cost is $40.00 for dresses. $25.00 for tuxedo accessories. Men must provide black dress pants.

Membership in the Symphony Band is by audition or instructor consent only. Auditions are held in March for the following year. Membership is only open to students going into grades 10-12. The repertoire for this group is much more intense and studied more in depth than other instrumental performance groups. Marching Band is not part of this group’s curriculum.

Priority Standards:

- Perform music with expression and technical accuracy. (Performs music tasks accurately and independently.)

- Demonstrate the ability to read and understand music terminology & symbols. (Demonstrates knowledge of music concepts and vocabulary.)

- Respond to music through performance, analysis, evaluation & application.

####? Rock Band

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades 9 - 12

SPECIAL CONDITION: This course is limited to 20 students.

This course is open to any student who wants to explore and develop their ability to perform, improvise, and write music in a rock-style band. No prior performing experience is required, but students do need to be willing to read simple music in a non-traditional format. The class focuses on learning and performing rock music throughout the semester in an ensemble-based context, concluding in the performance of a live rock “concert.”

Students will have the opportunity to learn acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drum set/percussion, keyboard/piano, and vocals.

The course will explore American popular rock music. Music learned and performed in class is collaboratively chosen by the teacher and students. The course also includes learning and performing rock and pop music using free internet-based sources such as YouTube, lyric and music chart websites.

Choir

70435Y/70436Y Concert Choir

1.0 Credit - 2 semesters

Grades: Soprano/Alto 10-12, Tenor/Bass 9-12

Prerequisite: Interest in choral singing

This course is for sopranos and altos in grades 10-12 and tenors and basses in grades 9-12 who enjoy singing and want to grow as both an individual singer and choir team member. No audition is required. Students will learn basic music theory, development of intelligent musicianship and healthy vocal technique.

SPECIAL CONDITION: Performances occur during the school day, evenings and on weekends. Attendance for these events is part of the grade requirement for the class. If a performance is missed, the instructor must be presented with a note from the parents/guardians explaining the situation. A make-up assignment will then be made available. Having to work is not considered an excused absence.

Priority Standards:

- Respond to music through performance, analysis, evaluation & application.

- Demonstrate appropriate vocal skills and techniques in small group setting.

- Demonstrate the ability to read and notate music.

- Demonstrate appropriate skills and techniques in a large group setting.

70437Y Treble Choir:

1.0 credit - 2 Semesters

Grade 9-12 Soprano/Alto Voices

PREREQUISITE: Interest in choral singing

DESCRIPTION: This course is for sopranos and altos who enjoy singing and want to grow as both an individual singer and choir team member. While this choir is open to all high school grades, freshmen who sing soprano or alto will be expected to start in Treble Choir before being enrolled in Concert or Chamber Choir. No audition is required. Students will learn basic music theory, development of intelligent musicianship and healthy vocal technique.

SPECIAL CONDITION: Performances occur during the school day, evenings, and on weekends. Attendance for these events is part of the grade requirement for the class. If a performance is missed, the instructor must be presented with a note from the parents/guardians explaining the situation. A make-up assignment will then be made available. Having to work is not considered an excused absence.

70420Y/70421Y Chamber Choir

** LAUDE COURSE **

1.0 credit - 2 semesters

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Audition/Instructor consent

Membership in the Chamber Choir is by audition or instructor placement only. Auditions are held in March for the following year. Membership is only open to students going into grades 10-12. The repertoire for this group is much more intense and studied more in depth than other vocal performance groups.

SPECIAL CONDITION: Performances occur during the school day, evenings and on weekends. Attendance for these events is part of the grade requirement for the class. If a performance is missed, the instructor must be presented with a note from the parents explaining the situation. A make-up assignment will then be made available. Having to work is not considered an excused absence. Specific concert attire is required for performances. Cost is $40.00 for dresses. $25.00 for tuxedo accessories. Men must provide black dress pants.

Priority Standards:

- Respond to music through performance, analysis, evaluation & application.

- Demonstrate appropriate vocal skills and techniques in small group setting.

- Demonstrate the ability to read and notate music.

- Demonstrate appropriate skills and techniques in a large group setting.

Music Electives

#####? AP Music Theory

** LAUDE COURSE **

1 credit - 2 semesters

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Instructor consent or successful completion of a pretest with a score of 80% or better prior to registration.

AP Music Theory is a year-long advanced course for students who want to study the fundamentals of music like pitch, rhythm, chords, and voice leading, while also exploring chromaticism, late Romanticism, and an introduction to 20th-century music. Students must have a basic knowledge of music reading skills. See a music instructor if you are interested in taking this class.

Taking advantage of the Advanced Placement (AP) courses at Baraboo High School offers students a chance to begin college-level studies while working towards earning their high school diploma. Through AP, you can get a jump start on your postsecondary education.

Priority Standards:

Read and understand music terminology & symbols.
Generate, organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Create valid arguments to support a claim.

70438 Song Writing

0.5 Credits - 1 Semester (Spring)

Grades: 10th - 12th

PREREQUISITE: Music Theory is recommended, but not required.

This class is for students who are interested in songwriting. Songwriters of all levels from beginner to experienced are welcome. This course will cover the basics of songwriting, basic music notation, melodic writing, lyric writing, song structure and more. Students will work individually as well as collaborate in small groups. Students can write their songs utilizing piano, guitar, ukulele, or digital technology resources. The final project will include notating and performing a song or songs they have written during the class.