Music

196 - MIXED CHOIR

1 Credit

Grades 9 – 10 (Girls)                                                                    

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.                                 

192 - CONCERT BAND

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.  The Concert Band and Symphonic Band will be combined for marching in the fall for field show performances.  Private lessons are part of course credit.         

Prerequisite:  Previous band experience or permission of instructor.

198 - CONCERT CHOIR

1 Credit

Grades 9 -12   (Maximum of 60 students)

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.  An enrollment list for Concert Choir is published prior to registration.

194 - SYMPHONIC BAND

1 Credit

Grades 9 - 12

The Symphonic Band will meet five days per week.  Enrollment is by selection.  The band performs publicly several times per year, including home concerts, commencement and at district and league sponsored activities.  The Symphonic Band and Concert Band will be combined for marching in the fall before school for field show performances.  Private lessons are part of course credit.    

Prerequisite:  An enrollment list for Symphonic Band is published prior to registration.

191 - 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 one of the music faculty, Mrs. Franke-Clark or

Mr. Bryan.