Ensemble for 9^th grade band students. This course stresses music education through performance. A variety of musical styles will be performed. Musical technique for both individual and ensemble will be stressed. This group performs for school athletic events, assemblies, parades, and concerts. Students are also encouraged to participate in solo/ensemble festival in the spring.

This course is the study of music fundamentals through the performance on the guitar. Students will learn to play the guitar in a classical style while incorporating music reading, rhythm training and basic music fundamentals. Students must provide their own acoustic guitar for this class.

Students will learn the basic principles of playing piano at an introductory level. Students will learn to read sheet music in both treble and bass clefs as well as solidifying reading rhythms. Basic music theory will be taught throughout the year.

Playing/performing in jazz idiom with emphasis on individual and ensemble jazz techniques and improvisation. Additional costs may be required for trips, uniforms, etc. Enrollment in Concert Band or Wind Ensemble is required.

This course stresses music education through performance. A variety of musical styles are performed. Continued technical development of individual and ensemble is addressed. The group performs for school athletic events, assemblies, parades, and concerts. Students are encouraged to participate in solo/ensemble festival in spring.

Students taking this class are eligible to earn PCC college credit simultaneously with high school credit. For more information: http://www.pcc.edu and http://www.pcc.edu/dualcredit. This course focuses on medium to advanced chamber music for string orchestra at the high school level. Students work together to create a small, cohesive, self-conducted ensemble capable of excellence in many styles of repertoire. Rehearsals include sight-reading, ear-training, building playing skills, music theory and detailed preparation of various works written or adapted for string chamber orchestra. Out of class requirements: extra rehearsals, numerous required performances and competitions.

AP Music Theory is equivalent to a first year college course in music theory and will prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam. Students will practice elementary theory, harmony, basic musicianship, rhythmic and melodic dictation, sight singing, music analysis and structure of music. Students will also gain experience in beginning composition, keyboard harmony and listening skills. The student's ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to the course. It is strongly recommended the student has acquired basic performance skills on an instrument or in voice.

Students taking this class are eligible to earn PCC college credit simultaneously with high school credit. For more information: http://www.pcc.edu and http://www.pcc.edu/dualcredit. This course focuses on medium to advanced chamber music for string orchestra at the high school level. Students work together to create a small, cohesive, self-conducted ensemble capable of excellence in many styles of repertoire. Rehearsals include sight-reading, ear-training, building playing skills, music theory and detailed preparation of various works written or adapted for string chamber orchestra. Out of class requirements: extra rehearsals, numerous required performances and competitions.