Music
560 Band
GRADES 9-12 1 UNIT
PREREQUISITE: Students must currently be enrolled in band to enroll for the subsequent year OR Students must receive the music teacher’s approval before signing up for band.
Satisfies the Art/Music graduation requirement.
A basic ability to play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument is necessary for participation in the band. Your musicianship will improve and your enjoyment of music develop as you prepare a variety of musical compositions for school and community concerts. Grade 9-12 band students will be scheduled for one of two bands based upon an audition, teacher recommendation and need for instrumentation. (Note: band, chorus and orchestra students are required to take a weekly lesson for one-half period minimum. Lessons are scheduled from study hall or lunch. Lessons are in addition to the regular daily rehearsal.)
569 Orchestra
GRADE 9 1 UNIT
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in 8th grade orchestra in order to enroll in Orchestra 9 OR Students must receive the music teacher’s approval before signing up for orchestra.
Satisfies the Art/Music graduation requirement.
A basic ability to play a string instrument is necessary for participation in the orchestra. As your playing improves, you will develop musicianship and style. Your technique will get better as you prepare music for public and school concerts. The orchestra is the best place to put your music lessons to great use! (Note: band, chorus and orchestra students are required to take a weekly lesson for one-half period minimum. Lessons are scheduled from study hall or lunch. Lessons are in addition to the regular daily rehearsal.)
572 Orchestra
GRADES 10-12 1 UNIT
All orchestra students entering grades 10-12 should register for this course. Students will be divided one of two ensembles based on grade level and audition.
563 Chamber Singers
1 UNIT 564
Satisfies the Art/Music graduation requirement.
Chamber Singers
EVERY OTHER DAY 1/2 UNIT
565 Mixed Chorus
1 UNIT
Satisfies the Art/Music graduation requirement.
Students must receive the music teacher’s approval before signing up for chorus. Students who are interested in singing in a large choral group are invited to join the chorus. In chorus you will learn how to read music and develop your own singing voice. Your musicianship will improve and your enjoyment of music will develop as you prepare a variety of musical compositions for our quarterly concerts. (Note: band, chorus and orchestra students are required to take a weekly lesson for one-half period minimum. Lessons are scheduled from study hall or lunch. Lessons are in addition to the regular daily rehearsal.)
568 Mixed Chorus
EVERY OTHER DAY 1/2 UNIT
AMUS110 Rudiments of Music (University at Albany) (formerly: 576 Music Theory I)
1 UNIT
Music Theory is a course designed to acquaint you with the fundamentals of music. Emphasis is placed on notation of pitch and rhythms, scale construction, composition, listening, developing a musical vocabulary and the rudiments of music.
Career Exploration (CEIP)
HRD 103 Career Exploration Internship Program SUNY Adirondack - 1 CREDIT
GRADE 12 1/2 UNIT *This is a Pass/Fail Course
*For students in the fine and performing arts pathway
NYS Seal of Civic Readiness Pathway
CCHS Seniors have the opportunity to participate in a 40 hour unpaid internship in an area related to the student's career interest through the Career Exploration Internship Program. This course is designed to help students understand the connection between their high school academic program and the world of work. Topics covered in the course include resume writing, interview skills, business etiquette, responsibilities and general workplace laws and safety requirements. Each student will be required to complete instructional assignments, maintain work journals and submit a final written report. An evaluation of the field performance will be made by a supervising practitioner. The course is taught in conjunction with SUNY Adirondack. Students must provide their own transportation. Internships must be approved by the high school internship coordinator and by SUNY Adirondack.