MUSIC
INSTRUMENTAL
HM1121, HM1122 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition
Chamber Orchestra studies advanced level classical music through instrumental performance. Standard instrumentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Piano/harp may be included on a case-by-case basis. Woodwind, brass, and percussion students are added at various times of the year. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and basic music theory.
HM0121, HM0122 CONCERT BAND
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Participation in middle school band or consent of the instructor.
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this course.
Concert Band investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following area: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of introductory high school band literature.
HM1021, HM1022 CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Participation in middle school orchestra or consent of instructor
Concert Orchestra studies introductory high school level classical music through instrumental performance. Standard instrumentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Piano/harp may be included on a case-by-case basis. Woodwind, brass, and percussion students may be added at various times of the year. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and basic music theory.
HM0321, HM0322 JAZZ BAND
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band, or orchestra course
Jazz Band is designed for the instrumental student interested in investigating the jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of introductory jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.
HM0721, HM0722 JAZZ LAB
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band, or orchestra course
Jazz Lab is designed for the instrumental student interested in investigating the jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of advanced jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including:improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.
HM0421, HM0422 JAZZ WORKSHOP
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition and enrollment in a core instrumental class
Jazz Workshop is designed for the student interested in investigating the instrumental jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of advanced jazz literature of the highest quality. This course covers advanced improvisation, critical listening, and the pursuit of the many styles within the jazz genre.
HM1131, HM1132 PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition
Philharmonic Orchestra studies intermediate to advanced level classical music through instrumental performance. Standard instrumentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Piano/harp may be included on a case-by-case basis. Woodwind, brass, and percussion students may be added at various times of the year. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and music theory.
HM0221, HM0222 SYMPHONIC BAND
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Concert Band or consent of the instructor
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this course.
Symphonic Band investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of intermediate high school band literature.
HM1221, HM1222 SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Concert Orchestra or consent of instructor
Symphonic Orchestra studies intermediate level classical music through instrumental performance. Standard instrumentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Piano/harp may be included on a case-by-case basis. Woodwind, brass, and percussion students may be added at various times of the year. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and music theory.
HM0521, HM0522 WIND ENSEMBLE
Length/Credit:1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this course.
Wind Ensemble investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of advanced high school and collegiate band literature.
HM0921, HM0922 WIND SYMPHONY
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this course
Wind Symphony investigates musicianship through instrumental performance. Students are instructed in the following areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of advanced high school band literature.
VOCAL
HM2421, HM2422 BEL CANTO
Grade(s): Open to higher voiced students
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition
This course investigates the realization of advanced choral music through vocal performance. Standard treble ensemble voicing is utilized: soprano and alto. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Bel Canto studies a variety of advanced choral music styles.
HM2921, HM2922 CANTUS
Grade(s): Open to lower voiced students
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: None
This course investigates the realization of introductory/intermediate choral music through vocal performance. Standard tenor/bass ensemble voicing is utilized. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Cantus studies a variety of choral music styles.
HM2121, HM2122 CECILIAN CHOIR
Grade(s): Open to higher voiced students
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
This course investigates the realization of introductory/intermediate choral music through vocal performance. Standard soprano/alto ensemble voicing is utilized. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Cecilian Choir studies a variety of choral music styles.
HM2221, HM2222 CHORALE
Length/Credit:1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition
This course investigates the realization of advanced choral music through vocal performance. Standard mixed ensemble voicing is utilized: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Chorale studies a variety of advanced choral music styles.
HM2031, HM2032 CONCERT CHOIR
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Cecilian Choir or Cantus or consent of instructor
This course investigates the realization of intermediate choral music through vocal performance. Appropriate ensemble voicing is utilized. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Concert Choir studies a variety of intermediate music styles.
HM2521, HM2522 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band, or orchestra course.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble is designed for the vocal student interested in investigating the vocal jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of introductory jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.
HM2721, HM2722 VOCAL JAZZ LAB
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band, or orchestra class.
Vocal Jazz Lab is designed for the vocal student interested in investigating the vocal jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of introductory to advanced jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.
HM2821, HM2822 VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band, or orchestra class.
Vocal Jazz Workshop is designed for the vocal student interested in investigating the vocal jazz genre. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of collegiate and professional jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.
HM3051, HM3052 AP MUSIC THEORY
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Other Info: AP exam is required
Music Theory investigates the what, how, and why of Western Tonal Music. Students are instructed in the following areas: sight-singing, aural recognition, visual analysis and composition. This study not only reinforces performance skills, but also develops students’ abilities as composers, theoreticians and critics. College Board recommends enrollment Grades 10, 11, or 12.