671L BAND 9-10 E (P)

Full Year 1 Unit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Band in the preceding year or permission of the Department Supervisor. 

The 9-10 Band enables students to further develop musicianship and skills on their band instruments and to experience live performance. Each band member is expected to participate in all assigned performances. Lessons are required of all students in band. Students are excused from regular classes to attend lessons. Students taking private music lessons will have the option of whether or not to participate in school lessons. A rotating schedule of lesson times is planned so no student should be excused from the same class more than once in each 4 weeks of school. 

674 Wind Ensemble E (P)

Full Year 1 Unit

Prerequisite:  

1. Required audition in Spring of previous year. 

2. Requirements for Wind Ensemble instrumentation will be followed as set forth by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA). 

Students entering grades 9 through 12 may audition for Wind Ensemble. Each band member is expected to participate in all assigned band performances. Lessons are required of all students. Students taking private music lessons have the option of whether or not to participate in school lessons. Students are excused from regular classes to attend lessons. A rotating schedule of lesson times is planned so no student should be excused from the same class more than once in each 4 weeks of school. The Wind Ensemble will combine with members of the 11-12 Orchestra to perform as a Symphonic Orchestra.

673T ORCHESTRA 11-12 E (P)

Full Year 1 Unit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Orchestra in the preceding year or permission of the Department Supervisor.  

The 11-12 Orchestra is composed of students who play violin, viola, cello, or string bass. The 11-12 Orchestra will combine with members of the Wind Ensemble to perform as a Symphonic Orchestra. Students will continue to develop technique, musicianship and performance skills as an ensemble. Each orchestra member is expected to participate in all performances scheduled for school and community audiences. Lessons are required of all students in Orchestra.  Students are excused from regular classes to attend lessons.  A rotating schedule of lesson times is planned so that no student should be excused from the same class more than once every 4 weeks of school.

672T CHORUS 11-12 E

Full Year 1 Unit

Chorus 11-12 is in two sections. One section meets the same period as 11-12 Band; one section meets the same period as Wind Ensemble and Orchestra 11-12. Students in 11-12 Chorus will continue to develop proper vocal techniques, music reading skills, breath control, and overall poise and confidence in their singing ability. Each chorus member is expected to participate in all scheduled concerts for school and community audiences. Lessons are required of all students in Chorus. Students are excused from study hall and regular classes to attend lessons. A rotating schedule of lesson times is planned so that no student should be excused from the same class more than once every 5 weeks of school.

676 WIND ENSEMBLE/CHORUS E (P)  

Full Year 1 Unit

Prerequisite: Same as Wind Ensemble.

Students who desire to enroll in both Wind Ensemble and Chorus during the same class period can enroll in 676 Wind Ens/Chorus. Wind Ensemble is scheduled during the same period as 11-12 Chorus; students in Wind Ensemble/Chorus are thus enrolled in the 11-12 Chorus regardless of their grade level. Students alternate rehearsal days between the two ensembles. See the Wind Ensemble and Chorus course descriptions for more information. In September, students will sign up to take lessons in only one of the two courses.

685 POP/ROCK BAND E

Full Year 1 Unit

This class is designed to create performing opportunities for students who have experience on guitar, voice, keyboard, drums, or bass. Students who have extensive musical experience in band, chorus, or orchestra and have a desire to learn performance skills on rock band instruments are also eligible. Students who take this full-year performance course will learn various music styles used in popular music and rock genres, and perform as a group at school concerts. Included in the curriculum are instruction in various instrumental techniques and opportunities for songwriting and performance. Students who participate in this group have the opportunity to become well-rounded musicians.  Each Pop/Rock Band member is expected to participate in all scheduled concerts for school and community audiences.

662 MUSIC THEORY 2 E (P)

Second Semester ½ Unit

Prerequisite: Music Theory 1 or permission of the Department Supervisor.  

Music Theory 2 will continue the study of rudiments of music, melodic and rhythmic dictation, and will introduce four-part harmony in a classical tradition. This course is recommended for music sequence or performance students, and strongly recommended for any student wishing to pursue music in college.

664/664AP MUSIC THEORY 4/AP MUSIC THEORY E (P)

Second Semester ½ Unit

Prerequisite: Music Theory 3 or permission of the Department Supervisor.  

Students in this course will continue the study of classical harmonic practices, including preparation for the Advanced Placement exam in Music Theory. Students will enroll in Music Theory 3 and 4, and then  decide whether to take the AP Music Theory exam. If they take the AP exam, their transcript will show AP Music Theory; otherwise the transcript will stay as Music Theory 4. This course is recommended for music sequence or performance students, and strongly recommended for any student wishing to pursue music in college.

668 ADVANCED MUSIC TECHNOLOGY E (P)

Second Semester ½ Unit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Music Technology.

Advanced students will work on a project-based curriculum related to electronic composition, editing and arranging music, and recording. Class size is limited, and if necessary, preferential scheduling will be given to upperclassmen.

684 MUSIC IN OUR LIVES 2 E (P)

Second Semester ½ Unit

This course is a complement to Music in Our Lives 1. This course, combined with Music in Our Lives 1, is designed to satisfy the Regents Fine Art requirement in art or music and is open to all students. Similar activities to those in the first semester course will be used to explore different topics and aspects of music.

APPLIED MUSIC (Private Music Study)

Students may earn one-half credit for private study outside the school by meeting the following requirements: 

1. The student must have completed one year of private study without credit. 

2. The student must receive ½ hour of instruction each week for 36 weeks and must practice a minimum of 5 hours per week.  

3. The student must perform an examination for the District Music Supervisor before credit will be allowed.  

4. Quarterly reports must be filled out and have a grade issued by the private music teacher.  Private study should focus on solos, methods, and technique development, at a level that is beyond that which the student would receive in the regular high school music program. 

Applications will be made available by the District Music Supervisor at the beginning of each school year, and must be submitted to the Supervisor no later than September 30.  A total of two credits may be earned over a period of four years.  Applied Music will not meet the graduation requirement for one credit of art/music study, and it may not be used as a part of a five credit fine arts sequence.