MUSIC

Band I-IV, Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
Approval by director. Concurrent participation in marching band is required when participating in high school concert band. (I: 3150100; II: 3150200; III: 3150300; IV: 3150400)

Stage Band I-IV, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
Student assignment determined by the director. Study and performance of music in modern jazz style. (I: 3151300; II: 3151400; III: 3151500; IV: 3151600)

Orchestra I-IV, Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
Approval of director. (I: 3151500; II: 3151600; III: 3150700; IV: 3150800)

Instrumental Ensemble I-IV, Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
Approval of director. (I: 3151700; II: 3151800; III: 3151900; IV: 3152000)

Music History and Literature, Grades 10-12, 1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
For students with a general interest in the development of music. Considerable time is spent in planned listening to recorded music. (3152900)

Music Theory I, Grades 10-12, 1 Credit (3152700), [Regular]
Music Theory II, Grades 10-12, 1 Credit (3152800), [Honors]
Approval by instructor. Prerequisite: Music Theory I for Music Theory II.

Piano Lab, Grade 9, 1/2-1 Credit [Regular]
Basic piano instruction for students with little or no keyboard skill. An electronic laboratory consisting of a teacher’s console and student pianos equipped with headphones and an intercommunication system. Facilitates both individual and group instruction and performance. Intermediate or advanced piano is available for students who take piano in grades 7 and/or 8.

Choral Music I-IV (Tenor-Bass), Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
The men’s chorus consists of a choir that engages in music of various historical styles. Particular emphasis will be placed on barbershop, folk music, and American music. Good performance and reading techniques will be stressed with the idea of creating a unique group for the school and community. Open to all male students. (I: 3150900; II: 3151000; III: 3151100; IV: 3151200)

Choral Music I-IV (Treble), Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
The women’s chorus consists of a choir that engages in the preparation and performance of music of various musical styles. Repertoire will consist of traditional choral music, barbershop, American folk music, and stage music. Open to all female students. (I: 3150900; II: 3151000; III: 3151100; IV: 3151200)

Choral Music I (Mixed), Grade 9, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
The mixed choir shall be the beginning chorus for the four year program. The vocal group is open to anyone with an interest in singing all types of music. In addition to stressing choral, vocal and performance techniques, reading music will be taught for lifetime and contest uses. Open to all students with approval of director. (3150900)

Choral Music II-IV (Mixed), Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
The mixed choir shall consist of members who are approved by the choral director. This organization will prepare and perform at the highest level possible. Music from all possible styles and periods will be prepared with attention to increasing reading and listening skills. (II: 3151000; III: 3151100; IV: 3151200)

Vocal Ensemble I-IV, Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit Per Year, [Regular]
Approval of director. (I: 3152100; II: 3152200; III: 3152300; IV: 3152400)

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