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Instrumental Music
INTERMEDIATE
CONCERT BAND (1312-1313)
Elective – 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Fine Arts
PREREQUISITE: Basic performance skills
Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive
study of music through the concert band, which develops skills in
the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Instruction is
designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine,
define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other
subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop
elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone
production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading
skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying
historically significant styles of literature.
Experiences include, but are not limited to, improvising,
conducting, playing by ear, and sight-reading. Students develop
the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent in order
to connect the performer with the audience. Students also have opportunities
to experience live performances by professionals during and outside
of the school day. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled
for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public
performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical
goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities,
outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the
classroom.
In addition, students perform, with expression and
technical accuracy, a large and varied repertoire of concert band
literature that is developmentally appropriate. Evaluation of music
and music performances is included.
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ADVANCED CONCERT
BAND (1322-1323)
Elective – 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Fine Arts
PREREQUISITE: Audition
Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive
study of music through the concert band, which develops skills in
the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Instruction is
designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine,
define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other
subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop
elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone
production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading
skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying
historically significant styles of literature.
Experiences include, but are not limited to, improvising,
conducting, playing by ear, and sight-reading. Students develop
the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent in order
to connect the performer with the audience. Students also have opportunities
to experience live performances by professionals during and outside
of the school day. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled
for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public
performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical
goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities,
outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the
classroom.
In addition, students perform, with expression and
technical accuracy, a large and varied repertoire of concert band
literature that is developmentally appropriate. Evaluation of music
and music performances is included. The group is involved in ISSMA
festival activities, tour, pep music, parade and field marching
as well as three concerts. Many opportunities exist for small ensemble
involvement. FEES: Band Camp and Tour.
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ADVANCED
ORCHESTRA (1333-1334)
Elective – 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 1 – Year
*AHD - Fine Arts
PREREQUISITE: Audition
Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive
study of music through the orchestra, string and/or full orchestra,
which is designed to enable students to connect, examine, imagine,
define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other
subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop
elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone
production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading
skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying
historically significant styles of literature.
Orchestral repertoire must be of the highest caliber,
and mastery of advanced orchestral technique must be evident. Areas
of refinement consist of advanced techniques including, but not
limited to: (1) intonation, (2) balance and blend, (3) tone production,
(4) tone quality, (5) technique, (6) rhythm, (7) sight-reading,
and (8) critical listening skills. Evaluation of music and music
performances is included.
Experiences include, but are not limited to, improvising,
conducting, playing by ear, and sight-reading. Students develop
the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent in order
to connect the performer with the audience. Students are also provided
with opportunities to experience live performances by professionals
during and outside of the school day. Time outside of the school
day may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited
number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily
rehearsal and musical goals. Students must participate in performance
opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend
learning in the classroom.
Students must perform, with expression and technical
accuracy, a large and varied repertoire of orchestral literature
that is developmentally appropriate. Evaluation of music and music
performances is included. The group may participate in concerts,
local church services, and music contests. This group meets two
times a week.
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MUSIC THEORY AND
COMPOSITION (1926)
Elective – 10, 11, 12
Credit 1 – Semester
*AHD – Fine Arts
PREREQUISITE: None
Students taking this course develop skills in the analysis of music
and theoretical concepts. Students develop ear training and dictation
skills, compose works that illustrate mastered concepts, understand
harmonic structures and analysis, understand modes and scales, study
a wide variety of musical styles, study traditional and non-traditional
music notation and sound sources as tools for musical composition
and receive detailed instruction in other basic elements of music.
Students have the opportunity to experience live performances, by
professionals, during and outside the school day.
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DANCE
CHOREOGRAPHY (1400)
Elective – 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 1 – Semester
*AHD – Fine Arts
PREREQUISITE: Audition
Learning activities in choreography are sequential and systematic
and allow students to express themselves. A wide variety of materials
and experiences are used in order to provide students with the knowledge,
skills and appreciation of the multistyled and multicultural dance
expressions. Activities are designed to develop students’
ability to:
translate ideas, images, emotions, perceptions, and personal experiences
into movement; improvise, using immediate and spontaneous responses;
experiment and apply concrete and abstract concepts;
produce a concept and design using a selection of style, content,
and accompaniment; understand musical phrasing, rhythmic structures,
meters and musical application within choreography; use actual or
created performing space to design and develop a dance form; research
production and technical skills required for an actual performance,
make interpretive decisions, and create and include accompaniment
rehearsals, costumes and props, and set and lighting design.
Choreographic activities provide students opportunities
to participate in roles as a soloist, a choreographer or leader,
and in a subject role. Students also explore a wide variety of choreographic
philosophies as well as administrative and media skills necessary
for the promotion and documentation of works to be performed. Students
experience and learn to use appropriate terminology to describe,
analyze, interpret, and critique dance compositions by professional
individuals or ensembles.
The dance corps is selected by audition in the spring
of each year. The course requires a large amount of outside rehearsal
time to the significant performance demands. Students will be a
part of the marching band in summer and fall.
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Choral Music
The choral music program is structured in a level system. All students
are to begin in Level I courses unless, by audition and instructor’s
approval, they are permitted to participate in a higher level course
BEGINNING
CHORUS - MEN (1515-1516)
BEGINNING CHORUS - WOMEN (1525-1526)
Elective – 9, 10
Credit 1 – Year
*AHD - Fine Arts
PREREQUISITE: None
Students taking Beginning Chorus develop musicianship and specific
performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. The chorus
may be composed of: (1) male chorus, (2) female chorus, (3) mixed
chorus, or any combination thereof. Activities in this class create
the development of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral
literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students.
Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect,
examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music
study into other subject areas. Chorus classes provide instruction
in creating, performing, conducting, listening to, and analyzing,
in addition to focusing on the specific subject matter. Students
develop the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent
in order to connect the performer with the audience. Students have
the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals
during and outside of the school day. A limited amount of time,
outside of the school day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals
and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve
as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students must
participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school
day, that support and extend the learning in the classroom. Programs
include two concerts per year, ISSMA festival involvement, and possible
community appearances. These courses alternate with study hall every
other day.
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INTERMEDIATE
CHORUS (1532-1533)
Elective – 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Fine Arts
PREREQUISITE: Audition
Intermediate Chorus provides students with opportunities to develop
musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and
solo singing. The chorus may be composed of: (1) male chorus, (2)
female chorus, (3) mixed chorus, or any combination thereof. Activities
create the development of quality repertoire in the diverse styles
of choral literature which is appropriate in difficulty and range
for the students. Instruction is designed to enable students to
connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate
music study into other subject areas. Chorus classes provide instruction
in creating, performing, conducting, listening to, and analyzing,
in addition to focusing on the specific subject matter. Students
develop the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent
in order to connect the performer with the audience. Students also
have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals
during and outside of the school day. A limited amount of time,
outside of the school day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals
and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve
as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students must
participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school
day, that support and extend the learning in the classroom. Choral
repertoire should be developmentally appropriate. Additional emphasis
is placed on sight-reading, critical listening skills, and vocal
technique. Programs include three concerts per year, three church
services, ISSMA festival involvement, and possible community appearances.
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ADVANCED CHORUS (1912-1913)
Elective – 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Fine Arts
PREREQUISITE: Audition
Students taking Advanced Chorus develop musicianship and specific
performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. The chorus
may be composed of: (1) male chorus, (2) female chorus, (3) mixed
chorus or any combination thereof. Activities create the development
of a quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature
appropriate in difficulty and range for the students. Instruction
is designed to enable students to connect, examine, imagine, define,
try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject
areas. Chorus classes provide instruction in creating, performing,
conducting, listening to, and analyzing, in addition to focusing
on the specific subject matter. Students develop the ability to
understand and convey the composer's intent in order to connect
the performer with the audience. Students have the opportunity to
experience live performances by professionals during and outside
of the school day. A limited amount of time, outside of the school
day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited
number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily
rehearsal and music goals. Students must participate in performance
opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend
the learning in the classroom. The choral repertoire must be of
the highest caliber. Mastery of basic choral technique must be evident.
Areas of refinement include a cappella singing, sight-reading, and
critical listening skills. Programs include four concerts per year.
ISSMA festival involvement, an annual tour, a major choral work,
and community appearances. An average of two performances per month
can be expected. FEES: Tour Fee
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
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