Music
These courses also satisfy Elective requirements.
Please see School Clubs, Organizations and Activities page for musical groups that meet during lunch/study.
AP MUSIC THEORY
FAM-5011/5012
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12
Students are expected to take the AP Exam.
Students will read, notate, compose, analyze, perform and listen to music. Students will listen to musical works attentively and analytically, developing their “musical memory” and their ability to articulate responses to formal, stylistic, and aesthetic qualities of works. Performance, using singing, keyboard and the student’s primary performance media is also included.
BEGINNER GUITAR
FAM-3020
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
Students will learn the basics of playing guitar at a beginning level through strumming, studying music notation, chord symbols, and instructor modeling. The course is intended for students who wish to study music but do not currently play in band, play in orchestra, sing in choir, or have experience playing guitar.
FRESHMAN BAND
FAB-3011/3012
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Open to anyone who plays a band instrument, Open to grade 9
In this course, students will improve proficiency in all aspects of reading and performing instrumental music. Through the rehearsal and study of quality wind band literature, students will strengthen individual playing techniques and skills; learn about the theory, history, and vocabulary of music; demonstrate confidence and poise during public performances; and learn to work collaboratively as a member of the ensemble. This course emphasizes the importance of participation, appreciation, and support of music for life.
VARSITY BAND
FAB-3021/3022
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Open to anyone who plays a band instrument, Open to grade 10-12
In this course, students will improve proficiency in all aspects of reading and performing instrumental music. Through the rehearsal and study of quality wind band literature, students will strengthen individual playing techniques and skills; learn about the theory, history, and vocabulary of music; demonstrate confidence and poise during public performances; and learn to work collaboratively as a member of the ensemble. This course emphasizes the importance of participation, appreciation, and support of music for life.
CONCERT BAND
FAB-3031/3032
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Open to anyone who plays a band instrument, Open to grade 9-12
Placement in Concert Band is by audition.
In this course, students will improve proficiency in all aspects of reading and performing instrumental music. Through the rehearsal and study of quality wind band literature, students will strengthen individual playing techniques and skills; learn about the theory, history, and vocabulary of music; demonstrate confidence and poise during public performances; and learn to work collaboratively as a member of the ensemble. This course emphasizes the importance of participation, appreciation, and support of music for life.
SYMPHONIC BAND
FAB-4011/4012
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Open to anyone who plays a band instrument, Open to grade 9-12
Placement in Symphonic Band is by audition; this is the highest-level auditioned band.
In this course, students will improve proficiency in all aspects of reading and performing instrumental music. Through the rehearsal and study of quality wind band literature, students will strengthen individual playing techniques and skills; learn about the theory, history, and vocabulary of music; demonstrate confidence and poise during public performances; and learn to work collaboratively as a member of the ensemble. This course emphasizes the importance of participation, appreciation, and support of music for life.
FRESHMAN ORCHESTRA
FAO-3041/3042
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9 student who plays an orchestra instrument
Freshman Orchestra is open to 9th-grade students who desire knowledge of string instrument playing. Students will receive guidance in techniques for proper tone production, pitch, rhythm, posture, dynamics, and performance. Freshman Orchestra is also a class designed to help build self-esteem, cooperation, and life skills through the process of playing an instrument individually and with others. Freshman Orchestra also affords the students the opportunity to participate in concerts, All-State Orchestra, festivals, solo/ensemble contest, field trips, and travel opportunities.
CONCERT ORCHESTRA
FAO-3011/3012
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 10-12 student who plays an orchestra instrument
Concert Orchestra is a non-auditioned ensemble open to students in grades 10-12 who desire to further their knowledge of string instrument playing. Students will receive guidance in techniques for proper tone production, pitch, rhythm, posture, dynamics, and performance. Concert Orchestra is also a class designed to help build self-esteem, cooperation, and life skills through the process of playing an instrument individually and with others. Concert Orchestra also affords the students the opportunity to participate in concerts, All-State Orchestra, festivals, solo/ensemble contest, field trips, and travel opportunities.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FAO-3031/3032
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12 student who plays an orchestra instrument
Placement in Symphony Orchestra is by audition.
Symphony Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble open to students in grades 9-12 who desire a more advanced level of string playing. Students will receive guidance in techniques for proper tone production, pitch, rhythm, posture, dynamics, and performance. Symphony Orchestra is also a class designed to help build self-esteem, cooperation, and life skills through the process of playing an instrument individually and with others. Symphony Orchestra also affords the students the opportunity to participate in concerts, All-State Orchestra, festivals, solo/ensemble contest, field trips, and travel opportunities.
BEGINNING CHOIR
FAC-3011/3012
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to all grade 9 -12 (group makeup varies by school)
No Auditions required. Additional outside hours are required.
Through learning and performing a wide variety of choral repertoire as an ensemble, students begin to develop music literacy skills, an understanding of musical terms and notation, and vocal technique. Learning culminates with a demonstration of confidence and poise during public ensemble performances. Students develop an awareness of the arts as a vital part of lifelong learning.
INTERMEDIATE CHOIR
FAC-3021/3022
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 10-12 (group makeup varies by school)
Placement in Intermediate Choir is by audition (except at LHS).
Additional outside hours are required.
Through learning and performing a wide variety of intermediate choral repertoire as an ensemble, students further develop music literacy skills, musical terms and notation, and vocal technique. Learning culminates with a demonstration of confidence and poise during public ensemble performances. Students develop a deeper awareness of the arts as a vital part of lifelong learning.
ADVANCED CHOIR
FAC-4011/4012
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12, select grade 10
Placement in Advanced Choir is by audition.
Additional outside hours are required.
LHS students only: Additional lunch ensemble participation required.
Through learning and performing a wide variety of advanced choral repertoire as an ensemble, students refine music literacy skills, vocal technique and reinforce understanding of musical terms and notation. Learning culminates with a demonstration of confidence and poise during advanced public ensemble performances. Students demonstrate leadership and an applied awareness of the arts as a vital part of lifelong learning.