Symphonic Orchestra A/B

0.5 credit per semester

Students develop skills that will enable them to perform music at the Grade IV to VI levels of difficulty. They focus on the study of literature composed originally for the orchestra during the 20th and 21st centuries. Additional experiences may include full symphony orchestra, chamber and solo performance, and musical Theatre orchestra. Public performances during and after school hours may be required to meet course objectives. This course may be repeated for credit.

Concert Orchestra A/B

0.5 credit per semester

Students develop and refine the skills that will enable them to perform music at the Grade III level of difficulty. Transposition, melodic dictation, and performance of triads are included. Music history, performance critiques, and musical composition projects may be used. Public performances outside of the school day may be required to meet course objectives. A second year of Advanced Orchestra may be substituted for the first year of Concert Orchestra. This course may be repeated once for credit.

Symphonic Band A/B

0.5 credit per semester

Students develop skills that will enable them to perform music at the Grade IV to VI levels of difficulty. The emphasis will be on the study of literature composed originally for the band/orchestra during the 20th and 21st centuries. Additional experiences may include marching band, pep band, improvisation, and chamber and solo performance. Public performances during and after school may be required to meet course objectives. This course may be repeated for credit.

Concert Band A/B

0.5 credit per semester

Students will develop and refine the skills that will enable them to perform music at the Grade III level of difficulty. Basic transposition, melodic dictation, and triad development are included. Written projects may include music history, performance critiques, and musical composition. Public performances outside of the school day may be required to meet course objectives. A second year of Advanced Band may be substituted for the first year of Concert Band. This course may be repeated once for credit.