Music Course Offerings

February 07, 2008

Music Department Course Offerings

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9TH GRADE BAND	9TH GRADE VOCAL	SOPHOMORE BAND
MIXED CHOIR	JUNIOR VARSITY ORCHESTRA	VARSITY ORCHESTRA
VARSITY BAND	CONCERT CHOIR	MARCHING BAND
	INDEPENDENT STUDY/ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY

9TH GRADE BAND Grade 9

Requirements: Participation in 8^thgrade band and/or approval of the instructor. $20.00 Activity Card

The 9^th grade band helps the student advance his/her technical and musical skills. The 9^th grade band would perform, on a limited basis, at the discretion of the instructor. Jazz Ensemble is a select performing group within the 9^th grade band. Participation in winter pep band is expected. (Please see "NOTE" at the end of Music page 24).

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9TH GRADE VOCAL Grade 9

This course is designed to deal with the young voice. It will develop sight-reading and voice techniques and confidence in the "changing" voice. Literature for the group will range from the "classics" to the "pop" sound of today, and these students may also have instruction each week in some elements of Music Theory and Music Appreciation. Performances will be at the discretion of the instructor. Swing Choir is a select performing group within the 9^th grade choir. (Please see "NOTE" at the end of Music page 24).

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SOPHOMORE BAND Grade 10

Requirements: Participation in the 9^th grade band and/or approval of the instructor. $20.00 Activity Card.

The Sophomore Band helps the students to advance their technical, theory and musical skills. The Sophomore Band would perform at the discretion of the instructor. Jazz ensemble is a select performing group within the 10^th grade band. Participation in winter pep band is expected. (Please see "NOTE" at the end of Music page 24).

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MIXED CHOIR Grades 10-12

Mixed Chorus will explore a wide variety of literature ranging from classical to pop as well as show-tunes from musicals for mixed SATB. This class will serve as a training ground to gain admittance to Concert Choir Students.

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JUNIOR VARSITY ORCHESTRA Grades 9-12

Requirements: Previous string training, audition, and/or instructor’s approval

Students will polish existing skills and technique and will be able to perform music of Grade III in level of difficulty during the year. Students may have some instruction in Music Theory and Music Appreciation. Attendance at scheduled concerts is required.

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VARSITY ORCHESTRA Grades 9-12

Requirements: Instructor’s approval and/or audition.

Students will polish existing skills and technique and will be able to perform music of Grades III to IV in level of difficulty in orchestral literature during the year. Attendance at scheduled concerts is required.

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VARSITY BAND Grades 11-12

Requirements: Audition and/or approval of the instructor. $20.00 Activity Card, $25.00 class fee

The Varsity Band would be the main performing instrumental ensemble in the high school. The Band will play three concerts, provide music for athletic events, for community service, and provide students the chance to participate on the District and State contest levels in both Concert and Marching Band settings. “Jazz Ensemble” is a select jazz performing ensemble chosen from the Varsity Band.

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MARCHING BAND Grades 10-12

Requirements: Audition and/or approval of the instructor. $20.00 Activity Card, $25.00 class fee.

The Marching Band will march at football games and march at competitions decided by the instructor. The class fee will cover uniform rental, cleaning, gloves, shoes and any other accessory needed.

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CONCERT CHOIR Grades 10-12

Requirements: Audition and/or permission of the instructor. $5.00 Robe fee.

Concert Choir is designed for the more advanced choral student. It provides an opportunity to further develop vocal skills with an emphasis on proper phasing, vowel formation and diction. A wide variety of choral literature will be presented and this ensemble will perform one concert per term. Concert Choir is the nucleus of small groups that may compete at district competition in the spring. “The Blue and Gold Singers” is a select group of juniors and seniors who audition during the previous school year. This group travels and performs at various functions and social events.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY/ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY

Requirements: Approval of the instructor

This class will meet during the Varsity Music period. The curriculum will be determined per individual by the instructor. This class shares time with either Varsity Band, Choir or Orchestra.

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NOTE: With exception of J.V. Orchestra, there are four (4) scheduled “required” concerts for each 9^thgrade and J.V. Music class/ensemble; one concert each term.

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