Credit Hours: 1
Grade Level: 9-12
High School Band includes Concert Band, Pep Band and Marching Band. This class meets every day. Other playing opportunities include Honor Bands, Solo and Ensemble Contest, large group contests and All-State Tryouts. Each band student is scheduled to take one lesson per cycle. Attendance at all performances is also required. The band aims to develop the playing abilities and understanding of music on the part of the students. The credit counts on GPA.
Credit Hours: .5 (2 quarters - 2nd and 3rd Quarter)
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor & Band Membership
This class meets before school. The Jazz Band studies and performs jazz and related styles of music. Attendance at all performances is required, and Jazz Band members must also be members of the Concert Band. Guitar, bass, and piano players may be exempted from Concert Band. Credit counts on GPA.
Credit Hours: No Credit - 2nd & 3rd Term - Bobcat Time
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Band Membership (exception may be made for drumset, keyboard or guitar players)
Students have the opportunity to be in either Jubilation band, Celebration band, or both if they desire. Both ensembles provide the accompaniment for the show choirs. It is open to any student enrolled in the high school instrumental program (with the exceptions listed above if necessary). The bands will be selected at the beginning of the school year. These bands will rehearse starting in the fall and continuing until the end of the show choir competition season. Rehearsals will include class time with Jubilation and Celebration during their scheduled rehearsals during the school day and evenings (usually Monday nights). Participation at all shows and competitions is required. Competitions will include weekends during January and February. Participation at "A Touch of Class" is also a requirement.
Credit Hours: 1
Grade Level: 9
The mixed choir is open to all interested students in 9th grade. This choir will focus on fundamentals of proper vocal technique, music reading skills and overall musicianship. Students will also be tested on material covered in class with regard to literature, historical significance, music theory and concert reflections. Attendance at all scheduled performances is a requirement for this class. This choir will participate in four home concerts, two National Anthem performances, a Veteran’s Day performance, Commencement, and State Large Group Competition. Occasionally this group will join with the Concert Choir to perform.
Credit Hours: No credit - Opposite Mixed Choir
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Choir Membership
Cost: $75 uniform rental fee (assistance available)
Jubilation, Inc. is a show choir selected by auditions held late in the spring of the previous year. This ensemble is open to any student in grades 9-12. You must also register for concert choir or mixed choir if you wish to participate in the show choir. This group will perform a variety of musical genres. Jubilation, Inc. will also participate in 4 competitions during the school year. Participation in “A Touch of Class” is a requirement of this class as well. Jubilation, Inc. will meet during the school day as well as some evening (usually Monday) and weekend rehearsals. There is a financial commitment with this group, as well as a significant time commitment outside of the school day.
Credit Hours: .25 (2 quarters - Every other day - 1st and 2nd Quarter)
Grade Level: 9-12
This will be the most select choir at Benton Community. This choir will consist of between 20 and 24 people. The choir will meet every other day from 7:25-8:05 and will perform at the Fall concert as well as the Madrigal dinner. This group will consist of students trying out for the All-State choir first term and will be the Madrigal singers during the second term. This ensemble will focus on literature from every genre of music and will require a higher level of understanding and commitment from the singers.
Credit Hours: 1
Grade Level: 10-12
Cost: $25 for costume rental
Concert Choir is available to all 11th or 12th grade students and will meet on a daily basis. This choir will focus on fundamentals of proper vocal technique, music reading skills and overall musicianship. Students will also be tested on material covered in class with regard to literature, historical significance, music theory and concert reflections. Attendance at all scheduled performances is a requirement for this class. This choir will participate in four home concerts, two National Anthem performances, a Veteran’s Day performance, Commencement, and State Large Group Competition.
Credit Hours: .5
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Choir Membership
Cost: $515 participation fee for costumes, copyright fees, choreography, arranging and contest entry fees (assistance available)
Celebration Company is a show choir selected by auditions held late in the spring of the previous year. This ensemble is open to any student in grades 10-12. You must also register for concert choir or mixed choir if you wish to participate in the show choir. This group will perform a variety of musical genres. Celebration Company will also participate in 4 competitions during the school year. Participation in “A Touch of Class” is a requirement of this class as well. Celebration Company will meet during the school day as well as some evening (usually Monday) and weekend rehearsals. There is a financial commitment with this group, as well as a significant time commitment outside of the school day.
Credit Hours: .5
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor & 1 free period in school day
This course will cover the study of music theory and music history. This course is intended for music students who want to learn more about the elements of music and broaden their understanding of music.