Band

BAND I-IV

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Membership in middle school band or approval of Director

Band courses focus on the study of wind and percussion instruments, basic and advanced music theory, sight-reading, and solo ensemble skills. All band members participate in Cavalier Marching Band and are assigned to an ability grouped concert band. Band members perform in a variety of ensemble settings at concerts, school functions, community events, athletic events and competitions. Travel is a regular function of band participation. Students are required to attend selected rehearsals before or after school. NOTE: This course is double blocked.

Students will earn 0.5 credit for PE in the fall semester of the first two years of participation in Band. 

COLOR GUARD I-IV

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Spring Audition

Color Guard functions as the visual element of the Cavalier Marching Band in the fall semester and as a competition team in the spring semester. Students in this class travel and perform with the LTHS Cavalier Marching Band and as a separate competition team. Students employ a variety of dance and movement techniques as well as equipment in performance. 

NOTE: This course is double blocked.

Students will earn 0.5 credit for PE in the fall semester of the first two years of participation in Color Guard. 

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in primary organization LTHS Band or LTHS Orchestra, audition

Jazz Ensemble is a performance-based class that focuses on the various genres of Jazz from Big Band to Contemporary. This class is geared towards students already enrolled in band or orchestra that want to expand their musical performance opportunities.  Students will also learn music theory and musical improvisation. Intermediate to advanced music reading skills are required. Jazz Ensemble will perform at concerts, contests and community functions.  This group has limited instrumentation that includes trombone, trumpet, saxophones, drum set, percussion, guitar and bass.  All wind and percussion players must be a primary member of the LTHS Band (marching/concert).

MUSIC I-II, APPLIED

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 Course # 1794,1795 

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Applied Music courses offer students an opportunity to receive small group or private instruction designed to develop and refine performance skills. A variety of music methods and repertoire is utilized to refine students’ abilities in learning, performing, creating, art 1 and responding to music.