MUSIC

Patriot Singers

Full Year Course Number: 5022

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

This chorus is open to anyone who wants to join. No auditions, and no former musical experience is required. The core philosophy of this class is that anyone can learn how to sing, no matter their background. In this class students learn how to use the voice in a healthy and sustainable way, how to read music, tackle stage fright, navigate an audition, channel creative expression, use critical thinking, aspire to excellence in ensemble performance, and come together as a team. Attendance at our winter and spring concerts is mandatory. Additional performance opportunities include tree lightings, caroling, Performing Arts Night and frequent National Anthem performances. We sing the National Anthem for select GNG games and pep rallies, and once a year for a local professional sports team. The Choral Department is excited to see this group grow and change over time.

Concert Band

Full Year Course Number: 5023

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Through rehearsal and performance, students will gain insight into a wide variety of literature of various styles, genres and periods. Students will acquire the skills necessary for well rounded musicianship, including but not restricted to, music literacy and instrumental technique. The Concert Band performs in school concerts and functions, as well at various community events. Attendance at performances is mandatory.

Enrollment in Concert Band enables a student to audition for honors festivals such as District 2 Honors Instrumental Festival and Maine All State Band. This is a full year course.

Materials: Instrument and supplies, including oils, reeds, cleaning materials. Black semiformal clothes (GNG dress-code applies) for concerts and access to GNG polos/jackets for parades & events.

Prerequisites: Know how to play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument, or Lab Band as a prerequisite. Students who have successfully completed Lab Band and are motivated to pursue challenging band music may, by permission of the band director, enroll in Concert Band.

Guitar I

Half Year Course Number: 5026

Grades: 9, 10, 11,12

This is an introductory guitar course. No prior musical experience is necessary, as we will be learning how to read music while learning to play acoustic guitar. Although the school does own some guitars, students may bring their own guitar for use in class. Class size is limited to the number of instruments available.

Text & Materials: Alfred's Basic Guitar Method. Students may bring their own guitars and store them in room 120 during the day.

Piano 1

Half year Course Number: 5040

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Basic Piano is open to any student interested in learning to play piano, and requires no previous musical experience. This beginner-level course will focus on learning to play and read basic piano music, and will cover the fundamentals of music history and theory. Class size is limited to the number of instruments available. Students must provide their own headphones (standard iPod/mp3 headphones).