Music / Theater

Music Department Note: Honors credit is available for all music courses

Students who wish to be enrolled in an ensemble for Honors Credit must submit their application to their ensemble director by the close of scheduling. If approved, you will be eligible to select the course at the Honors level. The application describes in great detail what is expected of an Honors level student in an ensemble setting. A large portion of the additional effort required for this designation involves time and financial investment outside of the school day. If you are or plan to be enrolled in private lessons on your instrument, participate in at least one extra-curricular ensemble during the school year, and make performances that are in addition to those required of your ensemble, you are a perfect candidate for Honors Credit. You will then earn a grade that reflects your additional energy, experience, and talent in the arts. Please see the ensemble director for the course in which you will enroll during the coming school year to receive the packet and begin the application process.

Concert Band

As a member of this band, students have the opportunity to improve basic music skills and prepare for life-long enjoyment of music performances through concert band. Concert Band will perform in multiple evening concerts and will make occasional special appearances in the community (performances schedules will be distributed during the first week of school). Students who do not audition into Symphonic Band should register for this band.

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)

Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band frequently rehearses and performs outside of the school day. The group gives multiple evening concerts at KHS, makes appearances in the community, and performs as part of the OMEA events. Rehearsal/Performance schedules will be distributed in the first week of school.

Prerequisite: Audition
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)

Chamber Orchestra

Students interested in participating in this ensemble must be recommended by the instructor. Returning members will again be recommended for the ensemble unless a change is requested or deemed necessary. The orchestra will perform in multiple evening concerts and will make occasional special appearances in the community. Performance schedules will be distributed during the first week of school.

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)

Symphony Orchestra

The Kings High School Symphony Orchestra is open to students in grades 9-12 who have a minimum of 3 years of experience playing violin, viola, cello or double bass. The orchestra will perform in multiple evening concerts and will make occasional special appearances in the community. Performance schedules will be distributed during the first week of school.

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)

Treble Choir

If you sing soprano or alto, this choir is for you! If you aren’t sure whether or not choir is for you, come visit us! Our mission is to create a culture where it is safe to explore singing and grow musically, all while sharing our art and passion with the community. For a sample schedule of events and course expectations, please contact a director.

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)

Bass Choir

If you sing tenor or bass, this choir is for you! If you aren’t sure whether or not choir is for you, come visit us! Our mission is to create a culture where it is safe to explore singing and grow musically, all while sharing our art and passion with the community. For a sample schedule of events and course expectations, please contact a director.

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)

Chamber Choir

Students interested in participating in this ensemble will be chosen via recorded singing examples during the school year prior to the year in which they are enrolled. See director for details. Chamber Choir sings a challenging repertoire consisting of classical, modern, multi-cultural and American music of both sacred and secular material. Chamber Choir will perform in 4 evening concerts and at least 1 additional challenging musical experience during the year, as well as various appearances in the community. The ensemble is often invited to participate in special performances around the state of Ohio; past opportunities have included CET’s television production of “High Notes,” a choral residency day at Wright State University, and appearances with Sinclair Community College and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (performance schedules will be distrusted during the first week of school). This ensemble has been invited to perform at Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Students invited to sing with the Chamber Choir will travel, so please ensure you and your family are comfortable with that commitment.

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)

AP Music Theory

This course is an AP College Board authorized, accelerated Music Theory class. This fast-paced, intensive version of the course is dedicated to those students who wish to pursue music after high school and intend to take the AP Music Theory exam in the spring. This class will explore, in detail, the fundamentals of music notation, reading, and ear training as well as compositional techniques. Students should have some prior experience in musical study. It is strongly encouraged that the student simultaneously be enrolled in a Kings performing ensemble (band, choir or orchestra); students who are able to aurally apply the theoretical knowledge find themselves at an advantage in the class.

Summer work required

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)

Theater Arts

This course looks at acting from a theoretical and performance perspective. Students will explore psychological approaches to building a character as well as developing a character through body movement. The majority of this course is of a performance nature, involving monologues, improvisation and scenes with multiple characters. The fee for this course will cover workshops with professional theater artists.

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)

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