Materials Fee: $15 /semester
Description: Art I is an entry level course recommended as a prerequisite for all art/crafts courses. Art I is a design and visual fundamental class which exposes the student to a variety of methods, techniques and media. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of a High School Art Course
Materials Fee: $25 / semester
Special Requirement: Students must be willing to participate in rigorous, college level curriculum with nightly outside work, in depth writing and reading, and daily active classroom participation. It is the expectation that all students enrolled will take the AP exam in May.
Description: The AP Studio Art Drawing course is a rigorous college level course designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art Drawing is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit a portfolio for evaluation at the end of the school year. Students fully investigate the Breadth, Concentration and Quality components of AP Studio courses. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Ceramics I
Materials Fee: $25 / semester
Description: Ceramics I is a beginning course in ceramics design which includes wheel throwing, hand building, glazing and the firing of sculptural and functional objects made of clay. The student examines and develops skills and proficiency in basic ceramic processes. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Ceramics II Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Ceramics I
Materials Fee: $25 / semester
Description: In Ceramics II, the student demonstrates progress in the acquired skills. He/she individually demonstrates problem-solving and decision-making skills when applying the principles of design. Emphasis is on underlying concepts and/or ideas on the student’s work based on informed choices and personal aesthetics. Literacy is integrated throughout the course
Ceramics III Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Ceramics II
Materials Fee: $25 / semester Prerequisite:
Description: Ceramics III is designed for the student who has a serious interest in ceramics. He or she has the ability to work independently, to form goals, become familiar with careers and develop work habits of professionals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Art I
Materials Fee: $10
Description: In Digital Media-2D Animation, the student learns animation basics and history, how to digitize cell animation, how to use Adobe Photoshop for animation, and how to use Adobe Premiere for editing. Other areas of emphasis are creating graphics, enhancing animation, publishing video, and career applications. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum. Skills and knowledge acquired in this course can be applied to the United States Department of Education Information Technology career cluster and its respective pathways and the New Mexico Arts and Entertainment and Communication and Information career clusters.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Art I
Materials Fee: $25 / semester
Description: Drawing and Painting I is a studio course and requires the student to have an understanding of the basic design and visual art fundamentals acquired in Art I. The student works in various drawing and painting media (e.g., pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, crayon, gouache, oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, dyes, inks). He/she studies the making of art and directs his/her awareness and growth through art history, aesthetics, and art criticism. The student prepares work for the market and uses this venue to pursue career possibilities.
Drawing & Painting II Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Drawing and Painting I
Materials Fee: $25 / semester
Description: This is a studio course for students who have completed Art I and Drawing and Painting I. Students review painting and drawing and painting and explore advanced painting and drawing techniques in a variety of media. He/She has an opportunity to focus on projects of choice while developing more in-depth painting and drawing skills. The student pursues career possibilities and explores art history. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Art I
Materials Fee: $25 / semester
Description: Drawing and Painting I is a studio course and requires the student to have an understanding of the basic design and visual art fundamentals acquired in Art I. The student works in various drawing and painting media (e.g., pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, crayon, gouache, oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, dyes, inks). He/she studies the making of art and directs his/her awareness and growth through art history, aesthetics, and art criticism. The student prepares work for the market and uses this venue to pursue career possibilities.
Drawing & Painting II
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Drawing and Painting I
Materials Fee: $25 / semester
Description: This is a studio course for students who have completed Art I and Drawing and Painting I. Students review painting and drawing and painting and explore advanced painting and drawing techniques in a variety of media. He/She has an opportunity to focus on projects of choice while developing more in-depth painting and drawing skills. The student pursues career possibilities and explores art history. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Photography III
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Photography II
Materials Fee: $30 / semester
Photography III is a continuation of Photography II with an emphasis placed on developing personal style using special effects (e.g., hand coloring, sepia and selenium toning, solarization, multiple exposures, film or digital camera) and assorted techniques. Literacy is integrated throughout the course and career possibilities are pursued.
No Prerequisite
Materials Fee: may be required to pay a fee for materials, supplies, performance attire and out of school activities
Description: Drama I is a full-year, performance based course that serves as an introduction to theater arts. The student studies basic principles and techniques in acting, theater history, musical theater, staging, voice and diction, pantomime, improvisation, choral reading, readers’ theater, storytelling, and oral interpretation. He/she is also introduced to stage makeup, stage lighting, and technical production techniques. The student will learn the relationship of drama to literature and other art forms. He/she receives an overview of careers in theater and related fields. The student participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Drama II Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Drama I
Materials Fee: may be required to pay a fee for materials, supplies, performance attire and out of school activities
Description: Drama II is a full-year, performance-based course that serves as an intermediate acting and introduction to directing theater arts class. This course refines introductory acting skills and introduces basic directing skills. There is emphasis on potential career development in theatre and related professions. The student continues to study principles and techniques in acting, musical theater, staging, voice and diction, pantomime, improvisation, and oral interpretation. Students explore stage makeup, stage lighting, and technical production techniques. They take a more active role in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Drama III Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Drama II
Materials Fee: may be required to pay a fee for materials, supplies, performance attire and out of school activities
Description: Drama III is a full-year, performance-based course that serves as an advanced acting and directing theater arts class. This course expands on acting skills and directing skills. There is emphasis placed on potential career development in theatre and related professions. The student studies acting by developing, communicating, and sustaining characters in improvisations and informal or formal productions. The student continues to study principles and techniques in acting, musical theater, staging, voice and diction, and oral interpretation. The student also studies directing techniques of organization, style, genre/period, production schedules, script and character analysis, production values, and rehearsal techniques. The student participates and is expected to take a more active role in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Materials Fee: may be fee for materials, supplies, performance attire & out of school activities Description: Stagecraft I addresses the analysis, planning, and practical application of stagecrafts. Stagecraft I includes all aspects of theatre except acting. The students define fundamental stage terms, learn basic stock scenery construction, basic scene painting techniques, basic stage lighting, work with basic sound equipment, learn basic costume terminology and basic make-up technique. He/she is required to perform various technical projects and learn techniques through problem-solving and workshop procedure. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, the proper handling of tools and materials and backstage etiquette. The student also learns the application of technical skills and their relationship to theatrical and other trade careers. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Stagecraft II Prerequisites: Stagecraft I
Materials Fee: may be a fee for materials, supplies, running crew attire & out of school activities Description: Stagecraft II is a more in-depth analysis, planning, and practical application of stagecrafts. Stagecraft II includes all aspects of theatre except acting. The student is required to perform various technical projects and learn techniques through actual design and production of specific plays. The student is expected to take a leadership role as a crew chief, committee head, and to supervise crews for various productions. He/she applies fundamental stage terms, maintains and upkeeps stock scenery, uses advanced painting techniques, maintains stage lighting and sound equipment, applies costume and make-up techniques to specific performances. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, the proper handling of tools and materials and backstage etiquette. The student also learns the application of technical skills and their relationship to theatrical and other trade careers. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Stagecraft III Prerequisites: Stagecraft II
Materials Fee: may be a fee for materials, supplies, running crew attire & out of school activities Description: Stagecraft III concerns the advanced analysis, planning and practical application of specific play production. Emphasis is placed on individual development of technical skills and their relationship to theatrical and other trade careers. Advanced students will act as tutors to beginning students in all aspects of the class. Stagecraft II includes all aspects of theatre except acting. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Stagecraft IV Prerequisites: Stagecraft III
Materials Fee: may be a fee for materials, supplies, running crew attire & out of school activities Description: Stagecraft IV requires individual work in specific technical areas both in school and the community. Students must attend productions and critique technical aspects. Advanced students act as tutors to beginning students. Students discover technical aspects of play production. Students engage in advanced analysis, planning and practical application of specific play production. Emphasis is placed on individual development of technical skills and their relationship to theatrical and other trade careers. Advanced students will act as tutors to beginning students in all aspects of the class. Stagecraft II includes all aspects of theatre except acting. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Materials Fee: None
Description: Beginning Guitar is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of guitar playing and basic music theory. He/she learns technical skills through a variety of different styles of music and is introduced to basic chord forms, scales and arpeggios, standard music notation, guitar tablature and both solo and ensemble guitar literature. The student has the opportunity to participate in school and community performances. This course is open to any student regardless of music training or background. No previous knowledge of the instrument is necessary. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Guitar Intermediate Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Beginning Guitar
Materials Fee: no more than $50 / year for materials, clinicians, equipment, festival entry fees
Description: In Intermediate Guitar the student expands upon the fundamentals of guitar playing and basic music theory. He/she learns technical skills through a variety of different styles of music and utilizes a variety of chord forms, scales and arpeggios, standard music notation, guitar tablature and both solo and ensemble guitar literature. The student has the opportunity to participate in school and community performances. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Guitar Advanced Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Intermediate Guitar
Materials Fee: no more than $50 / year for materials, clinicians, equipment, festival entry fees
Description: In Advanced Guitar the student expands upon the fundamentals of guitar playing and basic music theory. He/she learns technical skills through a variety of different styles of music and utilizes a variety of chord forms, scales and arpeggios, standard music notation, guitar tablature and both solo and ensemble guitar literature. The student has the opportunity to participate in school and community performances. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Intermediate Guitar
Materials Fee: no more than $25 / year for materials, clinicians, equipment, festival entry fees
Description: In Guitar Literature the student develops mastery of areas covered in previous guitar courses, including playing technique, and elements of music theory. The student learns technical skills through a variety of different styles of music, complex chord forms, scales and arpeggios, compositional and/or improvisational techniques, standard music notation, guitar tablature and both solo and ensemble guitar literature. Literacy is integrated throughout the course. Skills and knowledge acquired in this course can be applied to the United States Department of Education Audio- Video Technology & Communications Career Cluster and respective pathways and the New Mexico Arts and Entertainment career cluster.
Materials Fee: $10
Description: This course provides students with opportunities to build awareness of the history, culture, music and geographic regions of Mexican dance en compass. Students learn basic elements of traditional Mexican, New Mexican and other folk dances. Students acquire knowledge of dance steps, choreography, music, skirt work, and costuming from various regions of Mexico. Students will participate in musical and dance performances.
Mexican Folkdance, Culture & Music II (Folklorico Dance)
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Mexican Folk Dance, Culture & Music I
Materials Fee: $10
Description: This course provides students with opportunities to build awareness of the history, culture, music and geographic regions of Mexican dance en compass. Students learn basic elements of traditional Mexican, New Mexican and other folk dances. Students acquire knowledge of dance steps, choreography, music, skirt work, and costuming from various regions of Mexico. Students will participate in musical and dance performances.
Mexican Folkdance, Culture & Music III (Folklorico
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Mexican Folk Dance, Culture & Music II
Materials Fee: $10
Description: This course provides students with opportunities to build awareness of the history, culture, music and geographic regions of Mexican dance en compass. Students learn basic elements of traditional Mexican, New Mexican and other folk dances. Students acquire knowledge of dance steps, choreography, music, skirt work, and costuming from various regions of Mexico. Students will participate in musical and dance performances.
Mexican Folkdance, Culture & Music IV (Folklorico
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Mexican Folk Dance, Culture & Music III
Materials Fee: $10
Description: This course provides students with opportunities to build awareness of the history, culture, music and geographic regions of Mexican dance en compass. Students learn basic elements of traditional Mexican, New Mexican and other folk dances. Students acquire knowledge of dance steps, choreography, music, skirt work, and costuming from various regions of Mexico. Students will participate in musical and dance performances.
Materials Fee: $60
Description: This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop the essential and technical demands unique to the Mariachi art form. The student develops creative abilities through music, singing, instrument exploration, improvisation, choreography, selection and performance. The student is an active participant in the performing arts group that educates the community about Mariachi and culture through dance and music.
Mariachi II
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Mariachi I
Materials Fee: $60
Description: This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop the essential and technical demands unique to the Mariachi art form. The student develops creative abilities through music, singing, instrument exploration, improvisation, choreography, selection and performance. The student is an active participant in the performing arts group that educates the community about Mariachi and culture through dance and music.
Mariachi III
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Mariachi II
Materials Fee: $60
Description: This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop the essential and technical demands unique to the Mariachi art form. The student develops creative abilities through music, singing, instrument exploration, improvisation, choreography, selection and performance. The student is an active participant in the performing arts group that educates the community about Mariachi and culture through dance and music.
Mariachi IV
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Mariachi III
Materials Fee: $250
Description: This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop the essential and technical demands unique to the Mariachi art form. The student develops creative abilities through music, singing, instrument exploration, improvisation, choreography, selection and performance. The student is an active participant in the performing arts group that educates the community about Mariachi and culture through dance and music.
Prerequisites: None
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year
The student enrolled in Mixed Choir I develops musicianship and basic performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Activities in the class are designed to give the singer basic experience in diverse styles of beginning choral literature. The difficulty and range of the music is tailored for novice singers. Instruction is designed so that the student is an able to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Mixed choir provides instruction in basic vocal development, performing, listening and analyzing music, focusing on the specific text being sung. He/she is encouraged to take private voice lessons to facilitate his/her vocal improvement. Public performances serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Mixed Choir II
Prerequisites: Completion of Mixed Choir I and/or Audition
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year
The student enrolled in Mixed Choir I develops musicianship and basic performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Activities in the class are designed to give the singer basic experience in diverse styles of beginning choral literature. The difficulty and range of the music is tailored for novice singers. Instruction is designed so that the student is an able to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Mixed choir provides instruction in basic vocal development, performing, listening and analyzing music, focusing on the specific text being sung. He/she is encouraged to take private voice lessons to facilitate his/her vocal improvement. Public performances serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Mixed Choir III
Prerequisites: Completion of Mixed Choir II and/or Audition
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year
The student enrolled in Mixed Choir I develops musicianship and basic performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Activities in the class are designed to give the singer basic experience in diverse styles of beginning choral literature. The difficulty and range of the music is tailored for novice singers. Instruction is designed so that the student is an able to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Mixed choir provides instruction in basic vocal development, performing, listening and analyzing music, focusing on the specific text being sung. He/she is encouraged to take private voice lessons to facilitate his/her vocal improvement. Public performances serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Mixed Choir IV
Prerequisites: Completion of Mixed Choir III and/or Audition
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year
The student enrolled in Mixed Choir I develops musicianship and basic performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Activities in the class are designed to give the singer basic experience in diverse styles of beginning choral literature. The difficulty and range of the music is tailored for novice singers. Instruction is designed so that the student is an able to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Mixed choir provides instruction in basic vocal development, performing, listening and analyzing music, focusing on the specific text being sung. He/she is encouraged to take private voice lessons to facilitate his/her vocal improvement. Public performances serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 materials, supplies, and instrument maintenance
Orchestra I is a performance course for the student with limited or no experience on the violin, viola, cello or string bass. Orchestra I teaches the basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of an orchestra using graded music I through III. The student performs, with expression and technical accuracy, a varied repertoire of developmentally appropriate orchestral literature. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. He/she participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Orchestra II
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Orchestra I
Materials Fee: not more than $100 for materials, supplies, instrument maintenance
Orchestra II is a performance course for the student with moderate experience on the violin, viola, cello or string bass. Orchestra II teaches the basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student performs within the traditions and standards of an orchestra using graded music II through IV. The student performs, with expression and technical accuracy, a varied repertoire of developmentally appropriate orchestral literature. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. He/She participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Orchestra III
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Orchestra II
Materials Fee: not more than $100 for materials, supplies, and instrument maintenance
Orchestra III is a performance course for the student with considerable experience on the violin, viola, cello or string bass. Orchestra III teaches the more advanced techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of an orchestra using graded music III through IV. The student performs, with expression and technical accuracy, a varied repertoire of developmentally appropriate orchestral literature. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. He/she participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Orchestra IV
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Orchestra III
Materials Fee: not more than $100 for materials, supplies, and instrument maintenance
Orchestra IV is a performance course for the student with extensive experience on the violin, viola, cello or string bass. Orchestra IV teaches the advanced techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of an orchestra using graded music III through V. The student performs, with expression and technical accuracy, a varied repertoire of developmentally appropriate orchestral literature. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. He/she participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Piano One is an introductory course open to all students 9-12. Focus of this course is beginning level piano skills, focusing on basic technique, basic music theory, music literacy, and performance etiquette. A course of study is determined by student conference with the teacher. Progress toward established goals is the student’s responsibility.
Marching /Symphonic Band I is an intermediate course for students with previous instrumental experience on standard woodwind brass, or percussion instruments.
Marching/Symphonic band teaches the intermediate techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student continues to perform within the traditions and standards of a Wind Band using graded music II+ through III-. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. He/She practices regularly at home. The student participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course. Skills and knowledge acquired in this course can be applied to the United States Department of Education Audio-Video Technology & Communications Career Cluster and respective pathways and the New Mexico Arts and Entertainment career cluster.
Materials Fee: not to exceed $200 per year
Description: Marching/Concert Band I is a performance course for the student to receive experience on standard woodwind brass, or percussion instruments. Marching/Concert Band teaches the basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of a Wind Band using graded music I- through II+. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. He/she participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Concert Band II Prerequisites: Concert Band I and/or Audition
Materials Fee: not to exceed $200.00 per year
Description: Students continue their experience with standard woodwind brass, or percussion instruments while progressing towards more advanced music literature. Concert Band II teaches the techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of a Wind Band using II- through III. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. He/she participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Concert Band III Prerequisites: Concert Band II and/or Audition
Materials Fee: not to exceed $200.00 per year
Description: Students train on standard woodwind brass, or percussion instruments to learn techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care/maintenance, musicianship, and music literacy. They perform traditions and standards of a Wind Band using music level II & III. They provide instruments and accessories school instruments may be available for student use. Students practice at home and participate in scheduled performances during and outside the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Concert Band IV Prerequisites: Concert Band III and Audition
Materials Fee: not to exceed $200 per year
Description: In Concert Band III the student continues to receive experience on standard woodwind brass, or percussion instruments. Concert Band III teaches the techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student performs within the traditions and standards of a Wind Band using music level II through III. He/she provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. The student participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in other school music course
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year
Description: Jazz Band I is a performance course for the student to receive experience and knowledge in Jazz Band stylings (e.g., swing, blues, rock) and experience on standard woodwind brass and rhythm section instruments. Jazz Band I teaches the application of basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy in the Jazz style. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of a Jazz Band using graded music I- through II+. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home and is in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Jazz Band II Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in other school music course
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year.
Description: Jazz Band II is a performance course for the student to receive experience and knowledge in Jazz Band stylings (e.g., swing, blues, rock) and experience on standard woodwind brass and rhythm section instruments. Jazz Band II teaches the application of basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy in the Jazz style. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of a Jazz Band using graded music II- through III+. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home and is in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Jazz Band III Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in other school music course
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year
Description: Jazz Band II is a performance course for the student to receive experience and knowledge in Jazz Band stylings (e.g., swing, blues, rock) and experience on standard woodwind brass and rhythm section instruments. Jazz Band II teaches the application of basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy in the Jazz style. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of a Jazz Band using graded music II- through III+. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home and is in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.