MUSIC

Vocal classes:

GNG High School Chorus Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Year Long Course Number: 7778

This chorus is open to anyone who wants to join. No auditions, and no former musical experience is required. Anyone who wants to learn to sing is welcome! Students will learn about proper vocal technique, how to read music, and how to work within an ensemble, while exploring a wide variety of choral literature. Chorus members are required to perform in our Winter and Spring Concerts. Additional performance opportunities include community tree lightings, caroling, Performing Arts Night and National Anthem performances at sporting and community events.

Intro to Musical Theatre Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Semester Course Number: 9798

This class is designed to be a broad exploration of the world of musical theater. We will learn about the history of musical theater, various composers, writers, and performers who have influenced the genre. We will also do some performance skill building. Students will be asked to do some singing, scene work and choreography. Students will only be asked to sing in groups - no solo singing is required.

Instrumental classes:

Concert Band Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Full Year Course Number: 5023

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.

Lab Band - Learn a New Instrument! Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Semester Course Number: 5036

This is an introductory music course in brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. No prior musical experience is necessary, as we will be learning how to read music while learning to play the instrument. This class is intended for students who wish to learn an instrument and may continue on into Concert Band after successfully completing this course. This class is also designed for current band members who desire to learn a secondary musical instrument. Although the school does own some instruments, which parents may sign out, students may bring their own for use in class, if it is in good playing condition. Practicing at home is necessary and expected in order to master the skills needed to play an instrument.

Guitar I Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Semester Course Number: 5026

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.

Guitar II* Grades: 10, 11,12

Semester Course Number: 5095

This course is designed to focus on playing more advanced pieces and introduce more complex concepts in music, along with studies in varying genres.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic Guitar AND Permission of the Instructor.

Piano I Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Semester Course Number: 5040

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).

Piano II* Grades: 10, 11, 12

Semester Course Number: 5031

Piano II is designed for students who have mastered the concepts presented in Basic Piano. Piano II will focus on playing more advanced pieces and introduce more complex concepts in music history and theory. Class size is limited to the number of instruments available. Students must provide their own headphones (standard iPod/mp3 headphones).

*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Piano I AND permission of the instructor.

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