Performing Arts

Intermediate Band - Yr (MUS102Y)

Prerequisite: Middle School Band Experience or Teacher Recommendation | Grade Level(s): 9-12 | Credits: 1   

This is a performance-based class that gives each student the opportunity to be involved in an intermediate instrumental experience. In addition to performance experience, students will study all components of instrumental music, including a wide range of periods and composers, rhythmic concepts, interpretation, and analysis of music in performance and rehearsal. When possible, this class should be taken along with Intermediate Jazz Band, Intermediate Chorus, or Contemporary Vocal Ensemble.  

Advanced Band - Yr (MUS1013Y)

Prerequisite: Audition and/or Teacher Recommendation | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Advanced Band is a performance-based class that gives each student the opportunity to be involved in an advanced instrumental experience. In addition to performance experience, students will study all components of instrumental music, including a wide range of periods and composers, rhythmic concepts, interpretation, and analysis of music in performance and rehearsal. When possible, this class should be taken along with Advanced Jazz Band, Advanced Chorus, or Advanced Contemporary Vocal Ensemble.  

Intermediate Contemporary Vocal Ensemble - Yr (TBD) - Potential New Course in 2025-2026

Prerequisite: None | Grade Level(s): 9-12 | Credits: 1   

Contemporary Vocal Ensemble courses help students develop vocal techniques while focusing primarily on contemporary stage literature styles, such as traditional jazz, jazz improvisation, and rock. These courses may also focus on gospel, show choir, or barbershop choral group dynamics. The ensembles provide performance opportunities and include experiences in creating and responding to music. When possible, this class should be taken along with Intermediate Jazz Band, Intermediate Band, or Intermediate Chorus.  

Advanced Contemporary Vocal Ensemble - Yr (TBD) - Potential New Course in 2025-2026

Prerequisite: Audition and/or Teacher Recommendation | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Contemporary Vocal Ensemble courses help students develop vocal techniques while focusing primarily on contemporary stage literature styles, such as traditional jazz, jazz improvisation, and rock. These courses may also focus on gospel, show choir, or barbershop choral group dynamics. The ensembles provide performance opportunities and include experiences in creating and responding to music. When possible, this class should be taken along with Advanced Jazz Band, Advanced Band, or Advanced Chorus.  

Intermediate Chorus - Yr (MUS1102Y)

Prerequisite: None | Grade Level(s): 9-12 | Credits: 1   

Intermediate Chorus is open to any student who has no choral experience on the high school level, or who seeks choral experiences outside the advanced choral ensembles.  It gives students the opportunity to be involved with continuous choral experience.  All areas of choral singing are covered, allowing the student to study vocal techniques related to choral singing and performance, music theory, music history, and basic sight-reading skills. When possible, this class should be taken along with Intermediate Jazz Band, Intermediate Band, or Contemporary Vocal Ensemble.  

Advanced Chorus - Yr (MUS1103Y))

Prerequisite: Audition and/or Teacher Recommendation | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Advanced Chorus (Bella Voce) is open to students selected by audition and recommendation or by transfer from other advanced high school choirs.  It allows students to be involved in an advanced choral experience.  Opportunities will be available to perform a broad range of musical styles in a variety of performance situations. All areas of choral singing will be covered, providing the student with opportunities for continued advancement in music theory, music history, sight-reading, and vocal technique. When possible, this class should be taken along with Advanced Jazz Band, Advanced Band, or Advanced Contemporary Vocal Ensemble.   

Guitar I (MUS108)

Prerequisite: None | Grade Level(s): 9-12 | Credits: 1   

Guitar I is designed for the beginning guitarists in grades 9-12 who have no instructional experience on the instrument.  The curriculum focuses on learning music notation, music theory, technique, and beginning level solo and ensemble music. 

Intermediate Jazz Band - Yr (MUS1062Y)

Prerequisite: Middle School Band Experience or Teacher Recommendation | Grade Level(s): 9-12 | Credits: 1   

Jazz Band is a performance-based class that gives each student the opportunity to be involved in an intermediate level music experience. In addition to jazz performance experience, students will study jazz theory, improvisation, jazz composers, and analysis of music in performance and rehearsal. When possible, this class should be taken along with Intermediate Band, Intermediate Chorus, or Contemporary Vocal Ensemble.    

Advanced Jazz Band - Yr (MUS1063Y)

Prerequisite: Audition and/or Teacher Recommendation | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Jazz Band is a performance-based class that gives each student the opportunity to be involved in a high level music experience. In addition to jazz performance experience, students will study jazz theory, improvisation, jazz composers, and analysis of music in performance and rehearsal. When possible, this class should be taken along with Advanced Band, Advanced Chorus, or Advanced Contemporary Vocal Ensemble.  

Piano I (MUS107)

Prerequisite: None | Grade Level(s): 9-12 | Credits: 1   

Piano I is designed for beginning pianists in grades 9-12 who have no instructional experience on the instrument. The curriculum focuses on learning music notation, music theory, technique, scales, chord progressions, and beginning level piano literature.  Students will need to provide their own keyboard.