Fine Arts: Music

Instrumental Music

Concert Band MUS121-122

Length: Semester or Year CADR: Yes

Satisfies: .5 Fine Art or .5 Elective per semester Open To: 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: Previous Experience Repeatable: Yes

All students interested in being a part of the CHS Concert, Marching, Pep, and Jazz Bands are welcome. Performances include playing at home football and basketball games, parades, concerts, possible contests and area special events. Performances are a requirement of the class. This class is for students who are interested in band and performing with the band. Beginning instruction is available with communication to the director. 

Vocal Music

Concert Choir           MUS201-202

Length: Semester or Year CADR: Yes

Satisfies: .5 Fine Art or .5 Elective per semester Open To: 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: None Repeatable: Yes

Open to all students. Daily participation is a requirement of the class, as well as 1-2 mandatory performances each semester. Students will need a white shirt and black pants or black skirt for concerts. First semester choir students are required to purchase a choir shirt at an estimated cost of $15. Music has significant content to be mastered academically. In addition to performance skills, knowledge of styles, composers, music history, theory, and general musicianship are stressed. Concert Choir students are members of the Choir Club. 

Chamber Choir         MUS211-212

Length: Semester or Year CADR: Yes

Satisfies: .5 Fine Art or .5 Elective per semester Open To: 9,10,11,12

Repeatable: Yes

Prerequisite: One year of Concert Choir and audition. Prerequisites may be waived with teacher permission. Auditions are held in the spring of the previous school year.

Open to students competent in matching pitch, sight-singing, and those demonstrating high levels of musicianship. Performances are mandatory and include at least two concerts a year. In addition, the Chamber Choir attend at least one competition or music festival a year, and may be asked to sing at community or school events. Music has significant content to be mastered academically. Aside from performance skills, knowledge of styles, composers, theory, and general musicianship are stressed. Students are required to purchase a choir shirt at an estimated cost of $15. Performance attire is provided. Chamber Choir students are members of the Choir Club.

Vocal Ensemble           MUS501

Length: Year CADR: No

Satisfies: .25 Elective per year Open To: 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: Audition Required   Repeatable: Yes

The Vocal Ensemble is not a regular class, but meets for one hour before school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  Participants must arrange their own transportation to practice and must be able to commit to 90% of practices or make arrangements with the choral director.  Performances are a requirement. Music has significant content to be mastered academically.  In addition to performance skills, knowledge of styles, composers, and general musicianship are stressed. Students can earn .25 credit if the student completes 45 hours of documented attendance and participation. Students will be required to purchase a choir shirt at an estimated cost of $15. Performance attire is provided. Vocal Ensemble members are part of the Choir Club.

General Music

Music for Life MUS311

Length: Semester CADR: Yes

Satisfies: .5 Fine Art or .5 Elective Open To: 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: None Repeatable: No

This is a one semester course introducing the student to an appreciation of music, emphasizing today’s music and culture.  How music can affect our identity and how technology may have an effect on music.  The reading and research of contemporary music will be the emphasis of the class.  Other activities will include listening to music and learning to understand today’s culture.