Music

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. Courses in General Band are designed to promote students' technique for playing Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion instruments and cover a variety of band literature styles (e.g., Concert, Marching, Orchestral, and Modern) primarily for performances and also include experiences in creating and responding to music. These courses teach students the appropriate care, handling, and maintenance of musical instruments. Band courses may be offered on multiple skill levels to accommodate student proficiency. General Band courses may include marching activities for a portion of the year. This course is co-curricular. This state course code can be repeated for students that take multiple years of this course. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. Students study and perform a variety of contemporary or popular styles, such as traditional jazz, jazz improvisation and rock. These courses also cultivate students' technique on instruments appropriate to the style(s) performed -- brass, woodwind, string, percussion instruments, and/or electronic. These ensembles may include both instrumental and vocal music. Coursework provides students with opportunities for growth through rehearsal and performance, improvisation, or creating and performing their own compositions and also include experiences in responding to music. These courses teach students the appropriate care, handling, and maintenance of musical instruments. This course is co-curricular.  Courses are offered on multiple levels to accommodate proficiency. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. Students study and perform a variety of traditional styles such as traditional chamber music, and contemporary or popular styles, such as jazz and rock, while also cultivating students' technique on instruments appropriate to the style(s) performed -- brass, woodwind, string, percussion instruments, and/or electronic. Courses typically range in size from 2 to 20 performers. Coursework provides students with opportunities for growth through rehearsal and performance, improvisation, or creating and performing their own compositions and also responding to music. These courses teach students the appropriate care, handling, and maintenance of musical instruments. Courses are offered on multiple levels to accommodate proficiency. This course is co-curricular. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts.  Piano/Keyboard courses develop fundamentals of music including music reading and use of the elements of music along with keyboard playing techniques for piano and/or electronic keyboard instruments. As students develop performance skills, techniques and music literature become more advanced. This is an introductory course. There is a fee for this course.

Grade level:  11-12 CCHS/10-12 HHS

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. Students explore the fundamentals of music and guitar-playing techniques, such as strumming and chords. These courses may also include more advanced guitar-playing techniques. Coursework may also apply to Banjo, Bass, Dulcimer, Mandolin, Ukulele and other plucked string instruments. Formal and informal performances are included as part of the instructional program as well as experiences in creating and responding to music. These courses teach students the appropriate care, handling, and maintenance of musical instruments. Courses are offered on multiple levels to accommodate proficiency. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts.  Vocal Ensemble courses are intended to develop vocal techniques and the ability to sing parts in specialized vocal repertoire. These courses may include the development of ensemble singing ability. One or several ensemble literature styles may be emphasized. All members of the Choir will be required to participate in ALL performances, including state and national, and community events.  This is a performance class and will require rehearsals and performances after school hours. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Audition and Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. This class is open to vocal students interested in learning advanced vocal techniques. This group performs in at least two major concerts each year. All members of the Choir will be required to participate in ALL performances, including state, national, and community events. This performance class may require rehearsals and performances after school hours. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Audition and Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts.This course will consist of classroom singing with mandatory public performances for assessment.  Basic fundamentals of music reading and performance will be taught and developed (sight singing, rhythm comprehension, pitch matching, etc).  It is not necessary for the enrolling student to be able to read music.  Each student is given a fall and spring calendar of performance requirements.  All members of the Choir will be required to participate in ALL performances, including state, national, and community events. Grade evaluation includes mandatory attendance at all calendar events. Courses are offered on multiple levels to accommodate proficiency. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  10-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. Students learn and apply skills in music recording techniques, music editing, mixing and creating finished musical recordings for a variety of purposes including the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing sound for the variety of multimedia and popular musical forms, including: artistic and experimental presentations and/or installations; soundtracks for moving image; interactive, immersive and performance media, etc. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis of sound and music; processes of development including: composition, sound physics, programming and synthesis; techniques, forms and technologies; production and postproduction methods, tools and processes; sound performance and presentation, transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations. These courses include classroom settings at the school or workplace/internship experiences in professional recording studios. Students will also perform compositions formally or informally and respond to music. 

Grade level:  11-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Recommendation

The AP Music Theory course corresponds to one or two semesters of a typical introductory college music theory course that covers topics such as musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures. Musicianship skills, including dictation and other listening skills, sight singing, and harmony, are considered an important part of the course. Through the course, students develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of tonal music that are heard or presented in a score. Development of aural skills is a primary objective. Performance is also part of the curriculum through the practice of sight singing. Students understand basic concepts and terminology by listening to and performing a wide variety of music. Notational skills, speed, and fluency with basic materials are also emphasized. College credit is earned with a qualifying score on an AP exam.