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band
band
Beginning Band
Beginning Band
Prerequisite/Selection Process: None
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = .5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Basic elements of music
Reading music
Beginning group performance
Instructional Focus: Beginning band is for students with little to no experience in instrumental music.
Band I
Band I
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of the band teacher
Intended Audience: Grade 9
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Elements of music
Reading music
Performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Band II
Band II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Band teacher determines level of placement
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Elements of music
Reading music
Performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Honors Band III
Honors Band III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Approval of band teacher
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Advanced development of skills in music elements, reading, and performance.
Instructional Focus: Performance
Marching Band
Marching Band
[Trimester 1 only]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher
Intended Audience: Band Students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Development of the Elements of Musicianship and the Elements of Movement
Projects, Activities, etc.: The Marching Band is a highly visible and active music ensemble that includes band students in grades 9-12. The ensemble requires a time commitment outside of the school day, including selected dates in August, Monday evening rehearsals in September and October, all home football games, marching band field show competitions, and possible other venues such as local community events. A calendar for the season is available now in the Band Office.
Note: This is a first trimester course of a yearlong band curriculum. Students should register for Band Level I, II or III for Trimesters 2 and 3. Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. Students registered for Band III trimester 2 & 3 will receive Honors Credit [0.5 credit] for Marching Band.
Concert Band
Concert Band
[Trimester 1 only]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher
Intended Audience: Band Students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Elements of Music
Reading Music
Performance
Projects, Activities, etc.: This course is intended for brass, woodwind and percussion performers not interested in participating in Marching Band. The ensemble will study and perform literature representing many stylistic and historical periods. Performances will include one concert.
Note: This is a first trimester course of a yearlong band curriculum. Students should register for Band Level I, II or III for Trimesters 2 and 3. Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. Students registered for Band III trimester 2 & 3 will receive Honors Credit [0.5 credit] for Concert Band.
choir
choir
Beginning Choir
Beginning Choir
Prerequisite/Selection Process: None
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 who have no experience with group singing
Credit: One trimester = .5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Exploring world cultures through a variety of music
Building teamwork and communication skills
Development and knowledge of the singing voice
Developing musical skill through performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Choir Level I
Choir Level I
Prerequisite/Selection Process: No prior experience needed
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Exploring world cultures through a variety of music
Building teamwork and communication skills
Development and knowledge of the singing voice
Developing musical skill through performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Choir Level II
Choir Level II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Vocal music teacher determines placement
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Exploring world cultures through a variety of music
Building teamwork and communication skills
Advancement of knowledge of the singing voice
Deepening musical skill through performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Honors Choir Level III
Honors Choir Level III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Vocal Music Teacher determines placement
Intended Audience: Advanced singing students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Exploring world cultures through advanced levels of music
Building teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
Advanced development and knowledge of the singing voice
Developing advanced musical skill through performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Honors Choir Level IV
Honors Choir Level IV
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Approval of vocal music teacher
Intended Audience: Advanced singing students in grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Exploring world cultures through advanced levels of music
Building teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
Advanced development and knowledge of the singing voice
Developing advanced musical skill through performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
orchestra
orchestra
Beginning Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra
Prerequisite/Selection Process: None
Intended Audience: All grades, but students who have not taken orchestra before
Credit: One trimester = .5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Elements of music
Reading music
Performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Orchestra I
Orchestra I
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of one year of orchestra instruction or private study, approval of orchestra teacher
Intended Audience: Grade 9
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Elements of Music
Reading Music
Performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Orchestra II
Orchestra II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Placement determined by orchestra teacher
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Elements of Music
Reading Music
Performance
Instructional Focus: Performance
Honors Orchestra III
Honors Orchestra III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Enrollment is by approval of the orchestra teacher
Intended Audience: Advanced students in grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Advanced development of skills in music elements, reading, and performance.
Instructional Focus: Performance
electives
electives
Music Exploration
Music Exploration
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Introduction to music composition, theory, history, analysis, and current performance practices
Music Technology
Music of various cultures
Note: See teacher for specific instructional focus.
AP Music Theory
AP Music Theory
[AP exam is in May each year]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Enrollment in Level II or higher ensemble, or grade of C or higher in Music Exploration, or teacher permission
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of music
Learn and apply notational and aural skills
Learn and apply basic music concepts and terminology
Be prepared to pass the College Board Advanced Placement Music Theory Exam
Approach the AP exam with confidence
Projects/Activities: Listening to, analyzing, performing, and composing a wide variety of music
Instructional Focus: AP Music Theory corresponds to a typical introductory music theory two course sequence.
College credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution.
Voice Lab I
Voice Lab I
Prerequisite/Selection Process: None
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = .5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Development and knowledge of a student’s own voice.
Emphasis on individual performance skills culminating in a final project.
Interact with music of various cultures and genres.
Opportunities to build teams and personal leadership.
Build musical listening and communication skills.
Instructional Focus: See teacher for specific instructional focus.
Voice Lab II
Voice Lab II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Voice Lab I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = .5 credits
Major Outcomes:
Development and knowledge of a student’s own voice.
Emphasis on individual vocal skills culminating in a final project.
Interact with music of various cultures and genres.
Opportunities to build teams and personal leadership.
Build musical listening and communication skills.
Instructional Focus: See teacher for specific instructional focus.
World Drumming
World Drumming
Prerequisite: No musical experience necessary
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One Trimester = .5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Performance skills and understanding the musical cultures and traditions of Africa and the Caribbean
Opportunities to build teams and personal leadership
Build musical listening and communication skills
Learn to improvise and create new musical patterns
Projects/Activities, etc.: World Drumming is an active participation class that will primarily focus on musical traditions and performance practices from West Africa and the Caribbean. Students will learn traditional beat patterns, create new ones, and learn how to lead and follow in a musical setting. Performance options will be available including pep fests and specialty programs.
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