MUSIC
184 BAND
GRADE
LEVEL: 8+
NUMBER OF
TRIMESTERS: 3
(3 credits/yr, included in GPA)
RECOMMENDED: Instructor approval
Band is a year long course with
studies of music from the marching band, concert band, jazz band, pep band,
solo, and small ensemble genres.
Students are also required to attend one lesson outside of class per
six-day cycle that counts as part of the course grade. Students are also required to attend
scheduled performances such as concerts, athletic events, and contests/festivals. The course begins with Marching Band Camp in
August. Band students may
participate in jazz band.
183 CONCERT
CHOIR
GRADE
LEVEL: 9+
NUMBER OF
TRIMESTERS: 3
(3 credits/yr, included in GPA)
Concert choir is a year long course focusing
on teaching students to sing in a mature, healthy manner, increase their
musical awareness and appreciation for all types of music, and develops their
music skills. A variety of age
appropriate music is studied and performed during daily rehearsals and concerts
throughout the year. Private voice
lessons are required outside of rehearsal time to nurture vocal development and
enhance musical skills. Students have
the opportunity to participate in additional activities including honor choirs
and contests for both soloists and smaller ensembles. Grades are based upon attendance at
concerts, rehearsals, lessons, participation, attitude, and knowledge of
current material and musical concepts.
Concert choir meets everyday.
185 INTRO
TO MUSIC THEORY
GRADE
LEVEL: 9+
NUMBER OF
TRIMESTERS: 1
OFFERED: Tri 1, Tri 2, or Tri 3
(1 credit, included in GPA)
RECOMMENDED: Band, Concert Choir, or Instructor
Approval
Intro to Music Theory is designed to give students
an insight to how music works and why we perceive it in the way we do. An
understanding of music theory improves the total musician, regardless of
current ability level; therefore, any student musicians are encouraged to join.
The course will focus on basic composition of music, listening, playing
various instruments, and becoming familiar with the 'nuts and bolts' of music.
182 COLOR
GUARD
GRADE
LEVEL: 9+
NUMBER OF
TRIMESTERS: 1
OFFERED: Tri 1
(.5 Credit - not included in GPA)
(Enrollment in Color Guard is by
audition only.)
Enrollment in Color Guard is by
audition only. The purpose of Color
Guard is to enhance the performance of the marching band through the use of
color and motion and to learn to work as a unit as well as individually for
solo/soli performances. The flag
corps is open to students not enrolled in band.