Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

This class is specifically for all freshman choral students and will contain instruction in the area of general choral music, beginning theory and performance techniques. Both traditional and contemporary choral literature will be taught and performed. Performances will include school and community events and choral concerts. Out-of-class rehearsals and performances are required.

LADIES ENSEMBLE

9294(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Audition and previous choral experience

This female choral group will study and perform a combination of jazz, blues, traditional and contemporary choral literature while, at times, adding choreography. General music theory and performance techniques will also be included. Performances will include school and community events, competitions at district and state levels and choral concerts. Out-of-class rehearsals and performances are required.

BAND

BEGINNING INSTRUMENTAL BAND

9231(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: None

This course would be available to students wishing to learn to play a musical instrument (wind, percussion, or guitar) or learn a secondary instrument. This course will focus on basic to intermediate skills associated with reading, writing, playing, and analytically listening to music. This course can be repeated for credit.

CONCERT BAND

9230(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Previous band experience

This course is open to any band instrumental musician (wind and percussion) interested in learning basic to intermediate fundamental skills of playing and making music. Students should have past band experience prior to signing up for this course. This course can be repeated for credit.

MUSIC THEORY

9227(1 credit) Grade: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Prior band, choir or music experience

This course is open to any student wishing to learn basic to intermediate music theory fundamentals and skills required to read and create music. Student will learn to read, write, listen and analyze music.

SYMPHONIC BAND

9229(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Audition and previous band experience

This course is open to any band instrumental musician (wind and percussion) interested in learning intermediate to advanced fundamental skills of playing and making music. Students should have past band experience prior to signing up for this course. This course can be repeated for credit.