HS Fine Arts - Music Courses

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8209 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8210 10th 03150200

FA8211 11th 03150300

FA8212 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

This is a performing group of brass, woodwind, and percussion players who exhibit moderate performance skills. This course will emphasize the continued development of ensemble playing and rehearsal techniques. It will emphasize individual and group musical development. This ensemble may attend UIL contest and possibly other contests in the spring. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students may be required to participate in RISD Chamber Music Festival. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8213 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8214 10th 03150200

FA8215 11th 03150300

FA8216 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

This course is a performing group of brass, woodwind, and percussion players who exhibit moderate performance skills. This course will emphasize the continued development of ensemble playing and rehearsal techniques. It will emphasize individual and group musical development. This ensemble may attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students may be required to participate in RISD Chamber Music Festival. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8217 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8218 10th 03150200

FA8219 11th 03150300

FA8220 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

Open to Symphonic 4 band students who have made an A or B in previous band courses, demonstrate by audition sufficient instrumental and musical proficiency, and are recommended for the course by the Director of Bands.

This course is for band students who wish to broaden their Symphonic 4 musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Symphonic 4 expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their instrument’s repertoire, research music and composers, and study styles relative to their instrument. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8250 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8251 10th 03150200

FA8252 11th 03150300

FA8253 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

This course is a performing group of brass, woodwind, and percussion players who exhibit above average performance skills. This ensemble may participate in UIL contests and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students may be required to participate in All-Region auditions and RISD Chamber Music Festival. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8254 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8255 10th 03150200

FA8256 11th 03150300

FA8257 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

Prerequisite – Open to Symphonic 3 band students who have made an A or B in previous band courses, demonstrate by audition sufficient instrumental and musical proficiency, and are recommended for the course by the Director of Bands.

This course is for band students who wish to broaden their Symphonic 3 musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Symphonic 3 expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their instrument's repertoire, research music and composers, and study styles relative to their instrument. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8221 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8222 10th 03150200

FA8223 11th 03150300

FA8224 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

This course is a performing group of brass, woodwind, and percussion players who exhibit above average performance skills. This group will attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students may be required to participate in All-Region auditions and RISD Chamber Music Festival. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8225 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8226 10th 03150200

FA8227 11th 03150300

FA8228 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

Open to Symphonic 2 band students who have made an A or B in previous band courses, demonstrate by audition sufficient instrumental and musical proficiency, and are recommended for the course by the Director of Bands.

This course is for band students who wish to broaden their Symphonic 2 musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Symphonic 2 expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their instrument's repertoire, research music and composers, and study styles relative to their instrument. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8229 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8230 10th 03150200

FA8231 11th 03150300

FA8232 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

A performing group of brass, woodwind, and percussion players who exhibit refined performance skills on their individual instruments. Participation will include group, individual and small ensemble performance. This ensemble will attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8233 9th PEIMS: 03150100

FA8234 10th 03150200

FA8235 11th 03150300

FA8236 12th 03150400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition, must be in marching band fall semester

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

Open to Symphonic 1 band students who have made an A or B in previous band courses, demonstrate by audition sufficient instrumental and musical proficiency, and are recommended for the course by the Director of Bands.

This course is for band students who wish to broaden their Symphonic 1 musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements Symphonic 1 expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their instrument’s repertoire, research music and composers, and study styles relative to their instrument. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Course enrollment requires participation in the marching band. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8237 9th PEIMS: 03151300

FA8238 10th 03151400

FA8239 11th 03151500

FA8240 12th 03151600

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

Music students (band, choir orchestra) must have concurrent membership in their parent organization. Exception may be made only for those who play piano, organ, guitar, bass, or vocalists with the approval of the Director of Bands, the Director of Fine Arts, and the campus Principal. Music students who elect to drop their parent organization and audition for Stage/Jazz Band for one of the listed music exceptions may not audition until one year has elapsed from the time they dropped their parent organization. Priority placement for exceptions will be given to music students participating in one of the school parent organizations.

Stage/Jazz band offers students the opportunity to develop performance skills in the various stage/jazz styles. Improvisation and basic arranging techniques will be an integral part of the course objectives. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9 - 12 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: FA8060 - 9th PEIMS: 03833300

FA8061 - 10th 03833400

FA8062 - 11th 03833500

FA8063 - 12th 03833600

Prerequisite: Audition/Band Director approval

Endorsement: A&H

One-half P.E. Substitution Credit for participation in the marching season

Students are not enrolled in this as a PE course. Color Guard members are enrolled in Fine Arts. (See Fine Art – Dance) The P.E. Substitution is added to Academic History at the end of the semester with a grade of pass/fail for successful participation in Marching Band. The PE grade does not count in GPA/Rank.

This is a course for participation in Color Guard associated with the marching band in the fall semester and prepares students for participation in Winter Guard performances and competitions in the spring. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8263 - 9th PEIMS: 03153800

FA8264 - 10th 03153900

FA8268 - 11th 03154000

FA8269 - 12th 03154100

Prerequisite: Director approval

Endorsement: A&H

Berkner High School ONLY

Mariachi is an instrumental and vocal music ensemble designed to promote mariachi performance techniques. Out-of-school rehearsals and performances are required. Classes may be assembled by ability level through an audition process if necessary.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8324 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8325 10th 03151000

FA8326 11th 03151100

FA8327 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: A&H

This is a training choir at the high school level and is available when A Cappella and Junior Varsity courses already exist. Students may participate in Solo and Ensemble and other appropriate activities. This ensemble may attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8328 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8329 10th 03151000

FA8330 11th 03151100

FA8331 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for choir students who wish to broaden their Concert musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Concert Choir expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or ensembles, research music and composers, and study styles. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and Solo and Ensemble materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8308 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8309 10th 03151000

FA8310 11th 03151100

FA8311 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

This choir is primarily for study of basic music skills through the performance of treble music. This ensemble may attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Students may participate in Solo and Ensemble and other appropriate activities. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8312 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8313 10th 03151000

FA8314 11th 03151100

FA8315 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for choir students who wish to broaden their Treble musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Treble Choir expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or ensembles, research music and composers, and study styles. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and Solo and Ensemble materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8316 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8317 10th 03151000

FA8318 11th 03151100

FA8319 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: A&H

This choir is primarily for study of basic music skills through the performance of tenor-bass music. This ensemble may attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Students may participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest and other appropriate activities. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8320 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8321 10th 03151000

FA8322 11th 03151100

FA8323 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for choir students who wish to broaden their Tenor-Bass musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Tenor-Bass Choir expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or ensembles, research music and composers, and study styles. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and Solo and Ensemble materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8332 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8333 10th 03151000

FA8334 11th 03151100

FA8335 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

This course is a preparatory choir for the A Cappella Choir. The emphasis will be on the study of basic choral concepts and sight singing. This ensemble may attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Students may participate in Solo and Ensemble and other appropriate activities. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8336 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8337 10th 03151000

FA8338 11th 03151100

FA8339 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for choir students who wish to broaden their Junior Varsity musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Junior Varsity Choir expectations and provide students with the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works, research music and composers, and study styles. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and Solo and Ensemble materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8348 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8349 10th 03151000

FA8350 11th 03151100

FA8351 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

This is the select mixed choir at the high school. It is performance-oriented with emphasis on developing group performances and small ensemble performances such as madrigals, quartets, trios, and solos. The fundamentals of singing will be stressed through advanced literature. This ensemble will attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Students may participate in All-Region auditions, Solo and Ensemble activities, and others deemed appropriate by the director. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8352 9th PEIMS: 03150900

FA8353 10th 03151000

FA8354 11th 03151100

FA8355 12th 03151200

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for choir students who wish to broaden their A Cappella musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and A Cappella Choir expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their research music and composers, and study styles. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and Solo and Ensemble materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8356 9th PEIMS: 03152100

FA8357 10th 03152200

FA8358 11th 03152300

FA8359 12th 03152400

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

To participate in vocal ensemble (pop choir), a student must have concurrent membership in the school choir program. Exceptions may be made only for instrumentalists with the approval of the choir director, the Director of Fine Arts, and the campus principal.

This is a special interest course for outstanding choir students. Opportunities include small groups such as madrigal choir, show choir, pop choir, etc. This course involves outside of school rehearsals and performances.

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8365 PEIMS: A3150200

Prerequisite: Basic music knowledge / interest in music theory

Endorsement: A&H, Multi

Advanced course

UIL Exempt Course

QP - 10

A student in grade 11 or 12 may receive one fine arts credit by taking Music Theory. (Enrollment is through Music Department Staff approval.)

This course requires previous music training and is primarily designed for students planning to major in music in college. This is a rigorous course emphasizing the study of music notation, harmony, sight-reading, sight-singing, basic keyboard knowledge, ear training, composition, arranging, and style analysis.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: FA8366 PEIMS: 03155600

Prerequisite - None

Endorsement - Multidisc., A&H

Pearce High School ONLY

A student in grades 9 through 12 may receive one fine arts credit by taking Music Appreciation. In Music Appreciation students will recognize the development of music from a historical and cultural perspective. Students will study fundamentals of music as a foundation for discussion of music throughout history. Students will gain an understanding of the context in which music was created by recognizing and aurally identifying style characteristics, genres, and representative masterworks from various periods. Semester 1 will take students through fundamentals, The Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque eras. Semester 2 will extend the periods covered through the Romantic, 20th Century and Modern Music including Popular styles, Jazz, and Rock, etc.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8408 9th PEIMS: 03150500

FA8409 10th 03150600

FA8410 11th 03150700

FA8411 12th 03150800

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

This is a performing group for orchestra students who exhibit an appropriate level of performance skills on their individual instruments. Performance of concert music as assigned by the director is expected. This ensemble will attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Students are expected to continue to develop individual skills and ensemble skills. Students are expected to prepare All-Region music during the fall; auditioning for All-Region Orchestra is encouraged. Students are encouraged to perform a solo in the Richardson Chamber Music Festival or UIL Solo-Ensemble Contest. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8412 9th PEIMS: 03150500

FA8413 10th 03150600

FA8414 11th 03150700

FA8415 12th 03150800

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for string orchestra students who wish to broaden their Symphony musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Symphony expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their instrument’s repertoire, research music and composers, and study styles relative to their instrument. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8416 9th PEIMS: 03150500

FA8417 10th 03150600

FA8418 11th 03150700

FA8419 12th 03150800

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

This group is a performing group for orchestra students who exhibit an appropriate level of performance skills on their individual instruments. Performance of concert music as assigned by the director is expected. This ensemble will attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Students are expected to continue to develop individual skills and ensemble skills. Students are expected to prepare All-Region music during the fall; auditioning for All-Region Orchestra is encouraged. Students are encouraged to perform a solo in the Richardson Chamber Music Festival or UIL Solo-Ensemble Contest. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8420 9th PEIMS: 03150500

FA8421 10th 03150600

FA8422 11th 03150700

FA8423 12th 03150800

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for string orchestra students who wish to broaden their Philharmonic Orchestra musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Philharmonic Orchestra expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their instrument’s repertoire, research music and composers, and study styles relative to their instrument. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

(Sub Non-Varsity)

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8424 9th PEIMS: 03150500

FA8425 10th 03150600

FA8426 11th 03150700

FA8427 12th 03150800

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

Performance of concert music as assigned by the director is expected. This course focuses on development of individual skills and ensemble skills. Performance of concert music as assigned by the director is expected. Students are encouraged to participate in the Richardson Chamber Music Festival. Students will attend sectional rehearsals and/or joint rehearsals before or after school. This ensemble may attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

(Sub Non-Varsity)

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8428 9th PEIMS: 03150500

FA8429 10th 03150600

FA8430 11th 03150700

FA8431 12th 03150800

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for string orchestra students who wish to broaden their Concert Orchestra musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and Concert Orchestra expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their instrument’s repertoire, research music and composers, and study styles relative to their instrument. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8432 9th PEIMS: 03150500

FA8433 10th 03150600

FA8434 11th 03150700

FA8435 12th 03150800

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

This group is a performing group for orchestra students who exhibit an appropriate level of performance skills on their individual instruments. Performance of concert music as assigned by the director is expected. This ensemble may attend UIL and other appropriate contests throughout the year. Students are expected to continue to develop individual skills and ensemble skills. Students are expected to prepare All-Region music during the fall; auditioning for All-Region Orchestra is encouraged. Students are encouraged to perform a solo in the Richardson Chamber Music Festival or UIL Solo-Ensemble Contest. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: FA8436 9th PEIMS: 03150500

FA8437 10th 03150600

FA8438 11th 03150700

FA8439 12th 03150800

Prerequisite: Selection through audition

Endorsement: A&H

QP - 5

This course is for string orchestra students who wish to broaden their orchestra musical experiences. The course will emphasize an expansion of the essential elements and orchestra expectations and provide students the opportunity to develop qualities of independent musicianship. Students will be required to perform solos or other appropriate works from their instrument’s repertoire, research music and composers, and study styles relative to their instrument. They will also attend and critique concerts as well as explore other appropriate learning experiences as directed by the teacher. Students are required to prepare All-Region audition materials and RISD Chamber Music Festival materials. This course involves outside of school rehearsals, performances, and travel.