4208 MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION

1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: 2 years previous musical training such as piano, band, choir, or orchestra and/or approved by music department staff.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Music Theory & Composition is a mid-level music course designed for students who wish to further enhance their knowledge of music. This class is highly recommended for students who are considering music as a major or minor in college. Areas to be studied include acoustics of sound, notation, rhythm, keys, intervals, chords, ear training, basic piano instruction, sight singing and music history with an emphasis on advanced music technologies and theory.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4204 PIANO & ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD

1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: Little or no previous musical piano knowledge

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in basic piano keyboard techniques as well as an understanding of basic music fundamentals. Instruction is provided in a piano lab where students may advance at an independent rate based on their progress using standardized assessment as a guide. Students: (1) perform with proper posture, hand position, fingering, rhythm, and articulation; (2) compose and improvise melodic and harmonic material; (3) create and perform simple accompaniments; (4) listen to, analyze, sight-read, and study the literature performed; (5) study the elements of music as exemplified in a variety of styles; and (6) make interpretive decisions. Students may also work on approved solos in addition to the regular class piano methods.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4170 ADVANCED CONCERT BAND - 1st Semester - Includes Marching Band Activities

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: Summer Concert Band

Requisite: Band is a 2 semester course

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Concert Band provides students with a balanced comprehensive study of music. Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills,

(5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying historically significant styles of literature. Band repertoire is of the highest caliber. All members of the Concord High School Band program are required to participate in the Concert Band Class. Extra rehearsals are scheduled on an arranged basis with a minimum of 6 extra hours of rehearsal scheduled outside of the school day each week during the marching season. All members of the band are encouraged, but not required, to study privately. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the Director. All freshmen band members and all band members new to Concord High School are required to participate in the marching activities of the fall concert band class during the Fall Semester of their first year at Concord High School. Other band members may elect to participate in the marching band activities, the Instrumental Ensemble Class or the Independent Study Private Lesson program during the 1st Semester. All students who elect to take the 1st Semester Concert Band Class must participate in the Summer Concert Band program in preparation for the fall marching activities and performances.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

ADVANCED CONCERT BAND, SUMMER - Marching Band and Color Guard

FIVE WEEKS 0.5 CREDIT

Grade 9,10,11,12

Requisite: Must be enrolled in Int. or Adv. Concert Band

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Concert Band provides students with a balanced comprehensive study of music. Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying historically significant styles of literature. All students who elect to take the Fall Concert Band Class must participate in the Summer Concert Band program in preparation for the fall marching activities and performances. Summer band begins approximately five weeks prior to the beginning of the school year. Freshmen and other new students may begin summer band earlier to learn the fundamentals of marching. Summer band is required of all marching band members. Personal illnesses, a death in the family, or an unsolvable conflict with another school-sponsored activity are excused absences. Any missed rehearsal time must be made up if the student is to receive full credit for the class. Missed rehearsal time may result in loss of marching eligibility.

4162 Marching Band: Winds, Percussion, Color Guard

1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT 1st Semester Only

Grade 9,10,11,12

Requisite: Must be taken 1st Semester

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Marching Band Winds, Percussion, Color Guard is a marching band lab course. All students who elect to take the Fall Concert Band Class must participate this course simultaneously in preparation for the fall marching activities and performances.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4168 INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: Fall Concert Band Class *(Required of all 1^st year members) or Instrumental Ensemble Class or Independent Study

Requisite: Band is a 2 semester class

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Intermediate Concert Band provides students with a balanced comprehensive study of music. Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying historically significant styles of literature. The Intermediate Concert Band Class performs a large and varied repertoire of concert band literature that is developmentally appropriate. The concert band studies and performs a variety of band literature suitable to the development of the musical skills of the group. All members of the band are encouraged, but not required, to study privately. All members of the band are encouraged, but not required, to participate in solo and ensemble activities. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the Director. All students who elect to take Concert Band Class must participate in the Fall Concert Band Class marching activities their first year at Concord High School. Thereafter, they must participate in either the Fall Concert Band Class, the Fall Instrumental Ensemble Class, or must take private lessons during the Fall semester as an Independent Study option.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4164 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Advanced

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisites: Must also be enrolled in band or orchestra class; audition is required.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students taking this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of the varied styles of instrumental jazz. Students develop their creative skills through (1) improvisation, (2) composition, (3) arranging, (4) performing, (5) listening, and (6) analyzing. Admission to CHS Jazz Ensemble classes is by audition and is limited to students who are also participating in the band or orchestra classes, unless circumstances negate this rule. Extreme demand is placed on each individual to achieve a high level of musical proficiency. Therefore, students are expected to practice regularly, on their own, several hours per week. Private lessons are recommended. The Jazz Band performs for school and community events as well as various jazz festivals throughout the year. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma if students are enrolled in another band or orchestra course

4164 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Beginning New 2022-23

1 SEMESTERS 1 CREDITS (2nd Semester Only)

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisites: Must also be enrolled in band or orchestra class; audition is required.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students taking this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of the varied styles of instrumental jazz. Students develop their creative skills through (1) improvisation, (2) composition, (3) arranging, (4) performing, (5) listening, and (6) analyzing. Admission to CHS Jazz Ensemble classes is by audition and is limited to students who are also participating in the band or orchestra classes, unless circumstances negate this rule. Extreme demand is placed on each individual to achieve a high level of musical proficiency. Therefore, students are expected to practice regularly, on their own, several hours per week. Private lessons are recommended. The Jazz Band performs for school and community events as well as various jazz festivals throughout the year. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma if students are enrolled in another band or orchestra course

4164 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Intermediate

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisites: Must also be enrolled in band or orchestra class; audition is required.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students taking this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of the varied styles of instrumental jazz. Students develop their creative skills through (1) improvisation, (2) composition, (3) arranging, (4) performing, (5) listening, and (6) analyzing. Admission to CHS Jazz Ensemble classes is by audition and is limited to students who are also participating in the band or orchestra classes, unless circumstances negate this rule. Extreme demand is placed on each individual to achieve a high level of musical proficiency. Therefore, students are expected to practice regularly, on their own, several hours per week. Private lessons are recommended. The Jazz Band performs for school and community events as well as various jazz festivals throughout the year. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma if students are enrolled in another band or orchestra course

BAND, INDEPENDENT STUDY

1 SEMESTER 0 CREDIT (1st semester)

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: 1 year in Concord H.S. Concert Band class; must be enrolled in 2nd Semester Concert Band.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive study of chamber solo literature. Student participation will develop elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying historically significant styles of literature as pertaining to chamber ensemble and solo literature. The Independent Study Program is an alternative to the Fall Concert Band Class, which allows students to continue in band without the requirement of marching. Students in the Independent Study Program study solo literature and take a private music lesson each week during the semester. A fee is assessed for these lessons. Student progress is evaluated at each weekly private lesson. Independent Study students are not members of the Marching Band and therefore may not participate in the summer marching program nor may they participate in travel associated with the Marching Band. The Independent Study program must continue band in the 2nd semester as members of the Concert Band Class.

4188 ADVANCED CHORUS MIXED - Concert Choir

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 10,11,12

Prerequisite: Audition

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is open to any student in grades 10 through 12 by audition. The Concert Choir gives numerous performances throughout the school year, including the Fall Concert, Christmas concerts, community church concerts, and Pops concert. The Concert Choir also performs for various school functions and community events upon request. The Concert Choir will perform for various choral festivals and contests throughout the year. Music includes four to eight part mixed choral work of all styles. Sight-reading, expression, music theory and music history are emphasized within the music studies.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4188 ADVANCED CHORUS MIXED - SYMPHONIC CHOIR

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITs

Grades 10,11,12

Requisite: Must also be enrolled in Concert Choir or Concord Singers

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Choral Music. Students taking Advanced Chorus develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students. Chorus classes provide opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to music. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in performance of music. Time outside of thes school day maybe scheduled for rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4186 INTERMEDIATE CHORUS BOYS

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Intermediate Men’s Chorus is open to any male student who exemplifies an attitude of interest,

self-discipline, and a willingness to cooperate in order to achieve a common goal. Men’s Chorus is a performing organization. This group performs at the Fall choral Concert, Christmas Spectacular, the Winter Choral Concert and the Spring Vocal Pops Concert. The class is involved in the study of the fundamentals of proper techniques of singing, reading, expressing music for the purpose of attaining a good concept of choral sound production. Music includes unison, two, and three-part literature.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

BEGINNING CHORUS GIRLS

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grade 9

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Beginning Women’s Chorus is open to any female student that demonstrates an attitude of interest, self-discipline, and a drive to cooperate in order to achieve a common goal. Women’s Chorus is a performing organization. This group performs at the Fall Vocal Concert , the Christmas Spectacular, the winter Choral Concert and the Spring Vocal Pops Concert. The class is involved in the study of the fundamentals of proper techniques of singing and reading music for the purpose of attaining a good concept of choral sound production. Music includes unison, two, and three-part literature.

4286 INTERMEDIATE CHORUS GIRLS

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 10,11,12

Prerequisite: Audition

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Intermediate Women’s Chorus is open by audition or recommendation of the Director. The audition will include sight singing, a solo of the student’s choice, test of vocal range, and rating of tone quality, projection, and intonation. The Intermediate Choir is a performing group. This group performs at all regular concerts, including the Fall Concert, Christmas concerts, the winter Choral Concert and Pops Concert. Emphasis is on the study of Fundamentals of proper singing technique and music reading. Attention is placed upon individual voices and technique. This choir sings unison, two, and three part music composed or arranged specifically for intermediate level choir.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4188 ADVANCED CHORUS GIRLS

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Audition

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is open to any female student in grades 10 through 12 by audition. The Advanced Women’s Chorus is a performing group. This group performs at all regular concerts, including the Fall Concert, Christmas concerts, the Winter Choral Concert and Pops Concert. The Advanced Women’s Chorus also participates in choral festivals and contests. Music includes three to six part choral work of all styles. Sight-reading, expression, music theory and music history are emphasized within the music studies.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4184 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE - Concord Singers

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 11,12

Prerequisite: 1 year Concert Choir or Women’s’ Chorus

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Concord Singers is open by audition to any student who has been a member of the Concert Choir or Women’s’ Chorus for one full year. The audition will include moderate to advanced sight singing, a solo selected by the student, one choreography session, oral quizzing, and a rating of tone quality, projection, and intonation. A student’s attitude and work ethic are also taken into consideration at the time of the audition. This group is a jazz/show choir, which studies and performs all types of contemporary music as well as some other forms of ensemble literature. Performances are given at all regular concerts, and for various clubs, organizations, and businesses in the community, as well as for other schools.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4146 DANCE PERFORMANCE I : Intro to dance level I

1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: Intro to Dance

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in beginning dance techniques including such dance forms as ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, tap and others. Students learn the proper body mechanics for the prescribed dance movements, develop partnering skills, perform in groups, and develop a personal aesthetic quality of movement. Students develop the ability to express their thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and images through movement. This performance class provides opportunities for students to experience degrees of physical prowess, technique, flexibility, and the study of dance performance as an artistic discipline and as a form of artistic communication. Students perform in classroom recitals.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4146 DANCE PERFORMANCE II: Intro to dance level II

1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: Advanced Classroom Dance Level I

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in beginning dance techniques including such dance forms as ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, tap and others. Students learn the proper body mechanics for the prescribed dance movements, develop partnering skills, perform in groups, and develop a personal aesthetic quality of movement. Students develop the ability to express their thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and images through movement. This performance class provides opportunities for students to experience degrees of physical prowess, technique, flexibility, and the study of dance performance as an artistic discipline and as a form of artistic communication. Students perform in classroom recitals.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4146 DANCE PERFORMANCE: Color Guard

1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT

Grades 9,10,11,12 1st Semester

Prerequisites: Audition only. Must be taken with Summer Dance Performance Class and Marching Band: Winds/Perc./Color Guard

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Sequential learning experiences are provided in the specific genre offered, whether it is ballet, modern, jazz, or ethnic-folk. In addition, this course provides instruction in flag choreography with dance techniques such as ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, tap and others. Students learn the proper body mechanics for the prescribed flag and dance movements, develop partnering skills, perform in groups, and develop a personal aesthetic quality of movement. Students develop the ability to express their thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and images through movement. The performance class provides opportunities for students to experience degrees of physical prowess, technique, flexibility, and the study of dance performance as an artistic discipline and as a form of artistic communication. This class performs as the color guard/dance ensemble with the Fall Concert Band Class and the associated marching activities. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the Director. All students who elect to take the Fall Dance Performance Class must participate in the Summer Dance Performance Class in preparation for the fall activities and performances.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4146 DANCE PERFORMANCE: Indoor, Winter Competition Team

1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT

Grades 9,10,11,12 2nd Semester Only

Prerequisite: Audition and Fall Semester Outdoor Performance/Marching Band

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in advanced dance techniques including such dance forms as ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, tap and others. Students learn the proper body mechanics for the prescribed dance movements, develop partnering skills, perform in groups, and develop a personal aesthetic quality of movement. Students develop the ability to express their thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and images through movement. This performance class provides opportunities for students to experience degrees of physical prowess, technique, flexibility, and the study of dance performance as an artistic discipline and as a form of artistic communication. Students perform in winter competitions, at several school activities as well as the music department’s Christmas Spectacular, and Carnival Variety Show.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4162 Marching Band: Winds, Percussion, Color Guard

1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT 1st Semester Only

Grade 9,10,11,12

Requisite: Audition only. Must be taken 1st Semester with Intro to Dance Performance: Color Guard

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Marching Band Winds, Percussion, Color Guard is a marching band lab course. All students who elect to take the Fall Concert Band Class must participate this course simultaneously in preparation for the fall marching activities and performances.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

Orchestra is a TWO SEMESTER Class:

1st Semester Orchestra or Independent Study

2nd Semester Orchestra

4174 ORCHESTRA, ADVANCED

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive study of music through the orchestra, string and/or full orchestra. Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying historically significant styles of literature. All members of the Concord High School Orchestra program are required to participate in the Orchestra Class during the Winter/Spring Semester. All students who elect to take Orchestra Class must participate in the Fall Semester Orchestra Class, or students in grades 10, 11,and 12 may take 12 private lessons during the Fall Semester as an Independent Study option. Any student who has been involved in the junior high string program or its equivalent is eligible to participate in the Orchestra program. The Orchestra studies and performs a variety of orchestral literature suitable to the development of the musical skills of the group. Symphony orchestra rehearsals are scheduled outside of school hours, on an arranged basis, from January through May. All members of the orchestra are encouraged, but not required, to study privately. All members are also encouraged to participate in solo and ensemble activities. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the Director.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

4172 ORCHESTRA, INTERMEDIATE

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grades 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This performing ensemble is open to all instrumentalists performing on a string instrument. This ensemble performs a variety of music during the year, performing at the Fall Orchestra Concert, Christmas Spectacular, Carnival, ISSMA Contest, and All School Orchestra Festival. The class activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including tone production, technical skills, intonation, music reading skills, and listening skills. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the Director. All class members are required to participate in the Orchestra Class during the Winter/Spring Semester. All students who elect to take Orchestra Class must participate in the Fall Semester Orchestra Class, or students in grades 10, 11,and 12 may take 12 private lessons during the Fall Semester as an Independent Study option. Any student who has been involved in the junior high string program or its equivalent is eligible to participate in the Orchestra program.

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

ORCHESTRA, INDEPENDENT STUDY

1 SEMESTER 0 CREDIT

Grades 10,11,12 (1st Semester)

Prerequisite: 1 year in the Orchestra Class

Requisite: Must be enrolled in 2nd Semester Orchestra Class

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Independent Study Private Lesson Program is an alternative to the Fall Semester Orchestra Class that allows students to continue in orchestra without participating in the Fall Semester class due to conflicts with other required courses. Independent Study requires students to study solo and ensemble literature and take a private music lesson each week during the semester. A fee is assessed for these lessons. Student progress is evaluated at each weekly private lesson.