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The Band program at Esperanza High School allows students to develop instrumental performance skills while working together in a collaborative ensemble setting. Students learn musical technique, rhythm, and musicianship while performing a variety of styles. Through rehearsals and performances, the program promotes creativity, discipline, and teamwork.
The course descriptions below outline the focus of each class and include information about course expectations, placement, graduation requirements, and UC/CSU college eligibility.
*Any required prerequisites or courses will be listed in the course description.
Orchestra
Orchestra
College Prep
UC approved List F
10 credits
This elective course is designed to develop an understanding of the nature, structure, and meaning of orchestral music through the rehearsal and performance of advanced orchestral/chamber literature. This course provides for increasing performance skill in small and large ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit.
Adv. Band
College Prep
UC approved List F
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
10 credits
This course is designed to develop and increase skill in performing on a musical instrument through live performances. By exposure to instrumental literature and musical structure including marching and concert/symphonic band experiences, students will be provided opportunities for increasing skill in ensemble performances. This course may be repeated for credit.
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
College Prep
UC approved List F
Prerequisite: Audition
10 credits
This elective course is designed to develop an understanding of the nature, structure and meaning of the jazz idiom through the rehearsal and performance of advanced jazz literature. This course provides for increasing skill in jazz ensemble performance. This course may be repeated for credit.
Colorguard
Colorguard
College Prep
UC approved List F
Prerequisite: Instructor approval (combined with PE Colorguard)
10 credits
This course is designed to be taken in conjunction with PE - Banner/Flag to develop and increase skill in performing with the body (dance) and equipment (flag, rifle, and sabre), and to teach the principles of staging and drill. Class instruction includes daily exercise, dance and equipment fundamentals for the purpose of performing at competitions and community events. This course may be repeated for credit. This course meets the “F” UC A-G requirement.
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