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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (300 or 301)
Grade 9 (300)
Grades 10, 11 & 12 (301)
Elective Course
4 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
High School instrumental music activities are quite varied. The Marching Band meets during term one for anyone not involved in varsity football. Performances include every home football game and local parades. During term two, three and four the band is divided into the Concert Band for 9th grade and Symphonic Band for those in grades 10, 11 & 12. Each band meets daily and performs numerous times during the year. Lessons are required for 9th graders throughout the year. Playing teats are given to everyone at least twice a term for grading purposes. Small groups and soloists are organized to perform both at local events and state contests. Pep band attendance for home football games and basketball games is also an expectation of this class.
JAZZ BAND (302)
Elective Course
4 Terms
1/2 Credit
Prerequisite: Must be currently enrolled in instrumental music
Jazz band is a group that meets throughout the school year at 7:30 a.m. twice a week. Students interested in jazz band audition at the beginning for the year. If there is sufficient interest a second jazz band will be arranged. Numerous performances are in store for a member of the jazz band, including homecoming coronation, two jazz night concerts and local ceremonies.
Singers/ Grade 9 (305)
Concert Choir/ Grades 10, 11 & 12 (306)
Elective Course
4 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Vocal Music is open to all students in grades 9 through 12. In addition to the two larger groups, two smaller select groups are offered outside the normal school day schedule. Pop Choir and Chamber Choir are open by audition from members of the major performing ensembles. All of these groups perform a variety of music literature. Performances include concerts at school and in the community, as well as participation in contests, festivals, and trips. Students are expected to take 3 voice lessons per term, during the school day, as part of their grade.
CHAMBER CHOIR (307)
Elective Course
4 Terms
1/2 Credit
Prerequisite: Audition
Chamber Choir is open by audition to students in grades 9 through 12. The students involved must be members of the larger groups that meet during the school day. This group performs a variety of music literature. Performances include concerts at school, in the community, as well as, participation in contest, festivals, and trips. Rehearsals occur in the morning before school starts, and part of the grade is based on attendance.
Elective Course
1 Term
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Prior participation in music at least one year since 7th grade
Music Studies is an exploratory class in which we will study conducting, ear training, theory, and composition. Special emphasis will be on music history periods including historical perspectives on composers.
Elective Course
1 Term
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Instructor approval is required for this course
In depth study of how music functions is the goal of this course. Students will learn basic information about music writing, harmonic structure and the function of chords in music composition. The class is arranged on an independent basis with weekly assignments and tests being given.