Grade 9, 10, 11 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC
Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.
This band is a performing group that contains musicians playing
the following instruments: Oboe, flute, Clarinet, Bassoon,
Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trumpet/cornet, Trombone,
Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass, Percussion. Fundamentals and
intermediate technique on the student’s primary instrument
along with rudimentary theory are taught along with learning
the performance repertoire. Five to six after school concerts
are given throughout the year (Including participation in
MSBOA B&O festival in March, registering as a Class D Senior HS
Band), and is part of the student’s grade to participate and
perform in these concerts. Students with previous band
experience and/or instructor permission may participate in this
class. This is open to grades 9-12 but recommended for 9-11.
1983-HIGHLANDER BAND
GRADES 11, 12 * 1 CREDIT * Career Zone: AC
Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.
Highlander Band is a full year instrumental music course. The
group is performance based, giving four to six public concerts
outside of school each year, typically occurring in the evening
on school nights at the Bushey Performing Arts Center. Students
will attend band festival in another location. Students are
expected to learn music and rehearse literature together in a
collaborative setting. Students in Highlander Band are typically
in 10-12th grades.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 * .50 Credit * Career Zone: AC
Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.
Class meets the hour after school 1st and 4th quarters, with
extra rehearsals Monday nights. Students perform at local
community activities, athletic events, and out-of-state major
excursions.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 * 1 Credit * Career Zone: AC
Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.
Students in this class will build upon their current knowledge of
percussion through participation in rehearsals and
performances. Students will work with traditional keyboards,
rudimental drumming, hand drums, drum set, orchestral
percussion, and other instruments. This is not just a drum set
class.
GRADES 10, 11, 12 * 1 CREDIT * Career Zone: AC
Prerequisite: Entrance by audition and/or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts.
This is the most advanced Concert ensemble.