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π fulfills a specific COURSE graduation requirement
β Honors course
π Pre-requisite course(s) must be completed first
S1: Semester 1 Only
S2: Semester 2 Only
Sem: Semester course offered semester 1 or semester 2
FY: Full Year Course
Department Chair: THERESA BANGE
tbange@aacps.org
For more detailed information about course descriptions, please visit AACPS' 2021-2022 Program of Study
Public musical performances will be expected. After school activities and rehearsals are integral to the course, and grades may reflect such participation.
BAND
πβ Band 1 is a pre-req for this course
ORCHESTRA
πβ Orchestra 1 is a pre-req for this course
CHORUS and VOCAL ENSEMBLE
πβ Chorus 1 is a pre-req for this course
πβ H. Chorus 2-4 is a pre-req for this course.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Improvisation and stylistic playing will be emphasized to develop comprehensive musicianship.
π Band 1 is a pre-req for this course
π Piano 1 is a pre-req for this course
This is a performance emphasis course that includes additional comprehensive activities in reading, creating, and listening to music as well as developing an understanding of history, vocabulary, structure and symbols. Students will play a wide repertoire of keyboard music literature alone and in ensembles.
π Guitar 1 is a pre-req for this course
This is a performance emphasis course with acoustic guitar as the primary medium. Comprehensive activities in reading, creating and listening to music are included. Students will perform a variety of music literature and styles in ensemble and solo performance.
This course will provide students with an introduction to basic music technology applications. The course will be taught within a hands-on framework and will allow students to create their own compositions. Students will also develop skills with sequencing, recording, and notating music.
β This course is designed to familiarize the student with the building blocks of music. Rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and analysis are the key components of this course. Students will use standard music notation to read, write, and understand the structure of music. Sight singing, ear-training and creating through composing and arranging are important components of this course.
Mrs. Theresa Bange, Director
Mrs. Theresa Bange, Director
Mrs. Theresa Bange, Director
Ms. Heidi Ackerman, Director
Ms. Heidi Ackerman, Teacher
Mr. Michael O'Donnell, Teacher
Mr. Mike O'Donnell, Teacher