Music

Music Department

CONCERT BAND

No. 1750 & 1751 | Course Credit: 2 | Grade Level: 9 - 12        

Concert Band focuses on the continued development of skills learned from the beginning through intermediate level.  Students must complete three lessons a quarter offered during, before, and after school.  Students must also take part in rehearsals, concerts, and pep games.  Freshmen and sophomores must complete 3 lessons per quarter.  Juniors must complete 2, and seniors must complete 1.  The Advanced Rubank Books volumes I and II, Modern School for Mallets, and Alfred’s Drum Method Book II will be the primary literature source for lessons.  Concert Band is a year-long commitment and is graded accordingly.

Careers Related to this course:

• Music Classroom Teacher, Private Studio Teacher, Professional Singer/Musician, Music Therapy, Musicologist, Music Theory Professor

WIND SYMPHONY

(Permission of teacher)

No. 1754 & 1755 | Course Credit: 2 (2 College Credits) | Grade Level: 10 - 12

Wind Symphony is the continued development of advanced-level instrumental performance skills through large group rehearsals, student-led sectionals, solo and ensemble performances, honor band, concerts, music-oriented trips, and individual and/or small group lessons.  Sophomores must complete 3 lessons per quarter, juniors must complete 2, seniors must complete 1.  The Advanced Rubank Books I and II, Modern School for Mallets, and Alfred’s Drum Method Book II will be the primary literature source for lessons.  Upon completion students will then be able to decide the direction of their study.  The final outcome of the class is a diverse musical experience at the highest possible level.  Performance will be the most common assessment.  Each student will be able to demonstrate various technical and stylistic points in regard to written and terraced elements within the music.  Prerequisites:  Concert Band or previous instrumental experience, completion of Essential Elements Books I & II, and advancement through the Rubank Book I for winds.  Percussion students must complete through page 40 in the mallet book and lesson chapter 22 in the drum method book.  Students are chosen by the director of bands during registration for the following school year.  Wind Symphony is a year-long commitment and is graded accordingly and is able to be taken for college credit.

Careers Related to this course:

• Music Classroom Teacher, Private Studio Teacher, Professional Singer/Musician, Music Therapy, Musicologist, Music Theory Professor

CONCERT CHOIR

(Permission of teacher)

No. 1764 & 1765 | Course Credit: 2 | Grade Level: 10 - 12

Concert Choir is the continued development of advanced-level performance skills through large group rehearsals, student-led sectionals, solo and ensemble performances, honors choir, concerts, music-oriented trips, and individual and/or small group lessons.  Sophomores must complete 4 lessons per semester.  Juniors must complete 3, and seniors must complete 2.  The final outcome of the class is a diverse musical experience at the highest possible level.  Performance will be the most common assessment.  Admittance to Concert Choir is by audition only during registration the following year.  Concert Choir is a year-long commitment and is graded accordingly.  Concert choir students have the opportunity to letter in choir.

Careers Related to this course:

• Music Classroom Teacher, Private Studio Teacher, Professional Singer/Musician, Music Therapy, Musicologist, Music Theory Professor

MIXED CHOIR

No. 1760 & 1761 | Course Credit: 2 | Grade Level 9 - 12

Mixed Choir is for all 9-12 grade students and continues the development of skills learned from the beginning through intermediate level.  Skills include music reading, vocal technique, and musicianship.  This ensemble will learn a variety of literature throughout the year.  Students must also complete 2 lessons a quarter offered during, before, and after school and attend all rehearsals and concerts.  Mixed Choir is a year-long commitment and is graded accordingly.

Careers Related to this course:

• Music Classroom Teacher, Private Studio Teacher, Professional Singer/Musician, Music Therapy, Musicologist, Music Theory Professor

AMERICAN POP MUSIC

No.  1772 | Course Credit:  .5 | Grade Level: 10 - 12          

This course will cover the foundations and history of rock ’n’ roll and highlight music starting in the 1950s and beyond.  This class is designed for students who are not in band and/or choir that need to meet the state fine arts requirement for graduation.

Careers Related to this course:

• Musicologist, Music Historian, Musician, Music Promotion Professional, Stagehand, Assistant in a Studio, Music Journalist, Music Business, Music Engineer, Music Manager, Music Producer