Band
Course Descriptions
All courses are 1 semester, 1 credit courses unless otherwise noted. Courses can be taken for credit one time only, unless otherwise noted. Students in honors level classes will be expected to complete assignments above and beyond those of the standard level courses.
Students enrolling in Band Beginning – Band Advanced are signing up for a full year course which will receive two (2) elective credits. Students will have the opportunity to perform in concert band, jazz band, etc. All students can expect required performances and after school rehearsals.
Band (Beginning) - Fall F/S
Course Number: 52552X0F
Band (Beginning) - Spring
Course Number: 52552X0S
Prerequisite: Completion of 8th Grade Band
This is a yearlong class continuous instruction in technique, development and skill from elementary level.
Length of Course: 1 unit per semester
Recommended for Grade: 9
Band (Intermediate) - Fall F/S
Course Number: 52562X0F
Band (Intermediate) - Spring
Course Number: 52562X0S
Prerequisite: Band (Beginning)
Ninth grade band students who have passed Band Beginning may sign up for Band Intermediate.
Ensemble placement will be determined by the band director. Some after school rehearsals and performances are required.
Length of Course: 1 unit per semester
Recommended for Grade: 10
Band Proficient – Honors -Fall F/S
Course Number: 52575X0F
Band Proficient - Honors -Spring
Course Number: 52575X0S
Prerequisite: Band Intermediate
Eleventh grade band students who have passed Band Intermediate may sign up for Band Proficient.
Ensemble placement will be determined by the band director. Some after school rehearsals and performances are required.
Length of Course: 1 unit per semester
Recommended for Grade: 11
Band Advanced – Honors -Fall F/S
Course Number: 52585X0F
Band Advanced- Honors- Spring
Course Number: 52585X0S
Prerequisite: Band Proficient
Twelfth grade band students who have passed Band Proficient may sign up for Band Advanced. Ensemble placement will be determined by the band director. Some after school rehearsals and performances are required.
Length of Course: 1 unit per semester
Recommended for Grades: 12
Band Percussion Beginning - Fall F/S
Course Number: 52552X0FP
Band Percussion Beginning - Spring
Course Number: 52552X0SP
Band Percussion Intermediate - Fall F/S
Course Number: 52562X0FP
Band Percussion Intermediate - Spring
Course Number: 52562X0SP
Prerequisite: Band Percussion Beginning
Band Percussion Proficient – Honors -Fall F/S
Course Number: 52575X0FP
Band Percussion Proficient - Honors -Spring
Course Number: 52575X0SP
Prerequisite: Band Percussion Intermediate
Band Percussion Advanced – Honors -Fall F/S
Course Number: 52585X0FP
Band Percussion Advanced- Honors- Spring
Course Number: 52585X0SP
Prerequisite: Band Percussion Proficient
Jazz Ensemble F/S
Course Number: 52982X0
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Emphasis is on performance with development of different techniques in different musical styles.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 9 – 12