MUSIC
Band (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) - Both semesters
Required Fees - $7.50 Band Uniform Rental
Other Fees - $20.00 Primary Instrument Rental per year
or $10.00 Secondary Instrument Rental per year
$20.00 Percussion Fee per year
Year Course - 2 Credits
Students will improve their technical proficiency, expand their musical knowledge, and enhance their musical appreciation through a curriculum which emphasizes comprehensive musicianship. The cultivation of appropriate performance and practice habits will be stressed through involvement in Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, small ensembles, solos, and lessons. Attendance at all such events is mandatory. Optional activities include clinics, All-State auditions and Honor Bands.
Jazz Band (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite: Band/Audition
Year Course – 1 Credit
Class meets mornings
This group will be chosen by audition from the Band and will meet on Tuesday and Friday mornings. This is a small ensemble of 20 members. This group will perform a variety of music involving swing, latin, popular, and rock and an emphasis on performance will be stressed. They will perform for major concerts, State contest, community organizations and other contests at the discretion of the director. Rehearsal outside of the school day is required. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory.
Music Theory and Composition I & II (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Class meets outside of the school day as arranged by the class members and the instructor
Semester Course - 1/2 Credit
This course is designed to nurture students’ present interest in music and the foundations of music theory, including arranging, orchestration, and composition. Emphasis will be placed on a basic understanding of traditional theory, principles of voice leading, and harmonic progression. Attention will also be given to basic knowledge of music history and ear training skills that are fundamental to the further study of music beyond the secondary level.
Chorus 10-12 Chamber Chorale (Grades 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite: Audition Required
Year Course - 2 Credits/Counts toward GPA
Required Fee - $5.00 Robe Rental
The Chamber Chorale will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is open to students who show evidence of musical talent and have considerable training in vocal music. Students must be able to sight-read, produce a good vocal tone, and accept various responsibilities in connection with public performances, trips, and contests. Private instruction is available. This group will perform three to four major programs a year with literature varying from classical to contemporary and languages such as Latin, German, and Italian. The Chamber Chorale will attend State Large Group Contest with opportunities at State Solo/Ensemble Contest and other events throughout the year. Attendance at all events is mandatory. Students not meeting the above expectations will be scheduled into Chorus 10-12 Concert.
Chorus 10-12 Select Choir (Grades 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite: Chamber Chorale/Audition
Year Course – No Credit
Required Fee - Outfit Rental (Decided Each Year)
Purchase of: Shoes, Bloomers, other
This group will be chosen by audition from the Chamber Chorale and will meet on Tuesday and Thursday opposite Chamber Chorale. This is a small ensemble of no more than 44 singers. This group will perform a variety of music involving rock, swing, Broadway, and pop as an emphasis on performance will be stressed. They will perform for all major concerts, state contest, community organizations, and other contests and events at the discretion of the director. More difficult and challenging music and choreography will be taught. Rehearsal outside of the school day may be required. Attendance at all performances is mandatory.
Chorus 10-12 Concert Choir (Grades 10, 11, 12)
Year Course - 2 Credits/Counts toward GPA
Required Fee - $5.00 Robe Rental
The Concert Choir will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and is open to students who show an interest and some degree of talent in vocal music. Emphasis will be placed on sight-reading, ear training, and production of a good vocal tone. Private instruction is available. This group will perform three to four major programs a year with literature varying from classical to contemporary and languages such as Latin, German, and Italian. The Concert Choir will attend State Large Group Contest with opportunities at State Solo/Ensemble Contest and other events throughout the year. Attendance at all performances is mandatory.
Chorus 10-12 Sensations Choir (Grades 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite: Concert Choir
Year Course - No Credit
Required Fee - Outfit Rental (Decided Each Year)
Purchase of: Shoes, Bloomers, other
This group will be chosen by audition from the Concert Choir and will meet on Tuesday and Thursday opposite Concert Choir. This is a small ensemble of no more than 40 singers. Students must be a member of the Concert Choir. Introductory choreography will be taught. This group will perform a variety of music including rock, swing, Broadway, and pop. They will perform for all major programs, State Contest, community organizations, and other contests and events at the discretion of the director. Rehearsals outside of the school day may be required. Attendance at all performances is mandatory.
Chorus 9 Choir (Grade 9)
Year Course - 2 Credits/Counts toward GPA
Required Fee - $5.00 Robe Rental
The Freshman Choir will meet daily, and is open to all interested students. Emphasis on choral and vocal quality will be stressed as well as reinforcing basic musical knowledge. Private instruction is available. This group will perform three to four major programs a year with literature varying from classical to contemporary and languages such as Latin, German, and Italian. Freshman Choir will attend State Large Group Contest with opportunities at State Solo/Ensemble Contest and other events throughout the year. Attendance at all events is mandatory. Units throughout the year will be explored covering the different aspects of show choir. Music covered will vary from rock, pop, Broadway and swing. Introductory choreography/movement will be taught.
Arts & Communications Internship (Grade 12)
Semester Course – 2 Credits
Student internships are situations where juniors or seniors work for an employer for a specified period of time to learn about a particular industry or occupation to develop specific skills in this career interest area. Students’ workplace activities may include special projects, a sample of tasks from different jobs, or tasks from a single occupation. These may or may not include financial compensation. Through this first-hand experience, the student will be able to develop definite career planning for their senior year schedule or their graduation plans. The student will be on the workplace for at least two periods, either the first two or the last two periods of the school day. This is a semester course for which the student will receive two credits.