#1776 MARCHING BAND

Requirement(s) needed: Participation in 8th Grade Band or permission from instructor to start in the program.

Duration: Students must be a member of a band for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit. Credit: 1 credit

Open To: 9-10-11-12

This course is for anyone participating in the Marching Band.  For course details, please see an instructor.  This course does include outside of the school day rehearsals and performances.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.

#1779 VARSITY/NON-MARCHING BAND

Requirement(s) needed: Participation in 8th Grade Band or permission from instructor to start in the program. 

Duration: Students must be a member of a band for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit. Credit: ½ credit  

Open to: 9-10-11-12 

Description: The band will consist of instrumental music students in grades 9-12 who do not participate in the fall Marching Band season.  Students will perform 2-3 concerts per year.  This group focuses on a high caliber of music from many different time periods and styles. Normal concert and pep band requirements do apply to this course.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.

#1796 COLOR GUARD

Requirement(s) needed: Participation in 8th Grade Band or permission from instructor to start in the program.

Duration: 1 quarter

Credit: ¼ credit

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Description: This course is for Color Guard students who do not play a band instrument.  These students will participate in the marching band program until the end of first quarter.  At that time they will be transferred to a study hall.  Must be in Color Guard for 2 consecutive years to receive 1/2 credit.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.

#2779 9th GRADE BAND

Requirement(s) needed: Participation in 8th Grade Band or permission from instructor to start in the program.

Duration: Students must be a member of a band for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit. Credit: ½ credit

Open To: 9

Description: The band will consist of instrumental music students in 9th Grade and will perform 2-3 concerts per year. This group focuses on a high caliber of music from many different time periods and styles.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.

#2783 CONCERT BAND 

Requirement(s) needed: Selection to this group is determined by an audition as well as the director’s and band’s needs.

Duration: Students must be a member of a band for a Full Year to receive credit.

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 10-11-12

Description:  The Concert Band is a select group of musicians with a very high demand of musicality and technical skill placed on the members. The Concert Band performs at State/Region Large Group contest and at least 2 concerts per year.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.

#2784 SYMPHONY BAND 

Requirement(s) needed: Selection to this group is determined by an audition as well as the director’s and band’s needs.

Duration: Students must be a member of a band for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit.

Credit: ½ credit 

Open to: 10-11-12

Description: The Symphony Band is a select group of musicians with a very high demand of musicality and technical skill placed on the members. The Symphony Band performs at State/ Region Large Group contests and at least one concert this semester.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.

#1784 & #2786 JAZZ ENSEMBLE ONE

Requirement(s) needed: Must be a member of Symphonic Band or Concert Band. 

Duration: Students must be a member of a band for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit. Credit: 1 credit

Open To: 10-11-12

Description: Jazz Band Lab meets as a class every day. The music performed will be highly creative in nature and demands technical skill. The students will also spend time studying music theory, jazz history and work on skills related to Jazz Performance.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.

#1797 & #2797 ENSEMBLE

Requirement(s) needed: Must be a member of Band or Choir 

Duration: 1 or 2 semesters

Credit: ½ credit per semester

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Description: This course will focus on music theory, musical performance and musical composition.  Students will be required to analyze, perform and compose in various settings, music genres and must be a member of another performing ensemble at GRHS such as Band or Choir. 

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.

#1798 & #2798 TREBLE CHOIR

Requirement(s) needed: Open to all treble singers

Duration: Students must be a member of a choir for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit

Credit: 1 credit 

Open to: 9 & all treble singers

Description: Treble Choir is a performing ensemble for any ninth grade treble voice (soprano/alto) interested in singing. Rehearsals occur daily and focus on the fundamentals of singing, and achieving full control of the voice. Many different types of music are explored from popular to classical choral literature. The group performs at least four concerts per year.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit. 

#1777 & #2777 TENOR-BASS CHOIR

Requirement(s) needed: Open to all tenor-bass singers

Duration: Students must be a member of a choir for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit.

Credit: 1 credit 

Open to: 9 & all tenor-bass singers

Description: Tenor Choir is a performing ensemble for any ninth grade tenor-bass interested in singing. Rehearsals occur daily and focus on the fundamentals of singing, and achieving full control of the voice. Many different types of music are explored from popular to classical choral literature. The group performs at least four concerts per year.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.

#1786 & #2788 A CAPPELLA CHOIR

Requirement(s) needed: Acceptance by audition

Duration: Students must be a member of choir for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit

Credit: 1 credit

Open to: 10-11-12

Description: A Cappella Choir members are chosen according to vocal ability and voicing needs by audition. This is a select group that performs difficult choral literature, mostly A- Cappella. The choir performs at least three main concerts a year, tours annually, and fulfills community obligations and special events. 

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit. 

#1788 & #2790 JAZZ CHOIR

Requirement(s) needed: Member of A Cappella Choir by audition

Duration: Students must be a member of choir for a Full Year (first and second semester) to receive credit

Credit: 1 credit

Open to: 11-12

Description: Jazz Choir is a select group of singers from Concert Choir and A Cappella Choir. This choir performs vocal jazz literature and madrigals. At least four main concerts a year are given, and many community appearances are performed.

ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit. 

#1794 CLASSICAL GUITAR 

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Description:  Class Guitar is a performance class, focusing on the learning and playing of beginning note reading, chord reading and musical theory.  You will learn as individuals as well as be assigned ensembles to perform with.  We will focus on a variety of musical styles from classical to rock and roll.  Students are expected to be in class on time and ready to play the guitars daily.  Students will use school owned guitars during the semester in the classroom.  These guitars will not be able to go home with you so I encourage you to have a guitar outside of the school to practice at home.  1-2 concerts in the semester will be a required component of the class.