BAND

GUITAR

Learn to play the guitar, read music, tabs, and chord symbols so you can build a life-long skill and entertain your friends and family. All levels are welcome to join!

Semesters: 1

Prerequisite: None

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: l/4 per semester

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BAND II

This class will continue to develop instrumental techniques and methods through the performance of appropriate wind literature. This class furthers understanding and development of ensemble rehearsal techniques and studies. This organization may combine with the Advanced Bands in the fall for the marching band season and will perform at numerous school, community and district functions. This group serves as the preparatory ensemble to the Advanced Bands. Membership and seating is by audition only.

Semesters: 2

Prerequisite: Previous instrumental experience and audition with director

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: l/4 per semester

Taxonomy: MU105G/MU106G

BAND III

These classes offer music students opportunities to study and perform literature ranging in various difficulty and music styles. Emphasis is placed upon performance and continued understanding of musical skills and concepts. Members of these organizations may combine with the Intermediate Band for the fall marching band season. Membership for these organizations is determined by audition only.

Semesters: 2

Prerequisite: Previous instrumental experience and audition with director

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: l/4 per semester

Taxonomy: MU301G/MU302G

BAND IV

This is an ensemble for students with advanced skills. Students are placed by audition after demonstrating the highest proficiency on their instrument. Emphasis is placed on the teaching and performing of the most advanced literature with the subtleties and nuances of interpretation as a primary goal. Music history and theory are applied through the use of appropriate forms and styles of music.

Semesters: 2

Prerequisite: Previous instrumental experience and audition with director

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: l/4 per semester

Taxonomy: MU401G/MU402G

PERCUSSION STUDIES

This course is designed to address the specific needs of the student of the percussion section of the instrumental music program. Topics covered include an intense study of rhythm and rudimental techniques unique to the percussion section. Also covered is the marching drumline, drumset, keyboard mallet techniques, timpani, color and auxiliary percussion. Students will work as both an independent percussion ensemble and as members of the regular concert bands. All ability levels are placed in the class.

Semesters: 2

Prerequisite: Previous instrumental experience & audition with the instructor.

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1/4 credit per semester

Taxonomy: MU103G/MU104G