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Music

Music education emphasizes many of the significant values of human life. Music courses are offered in order to cultivate and support interest in music. These courses are elected by students who wish to satisfy their needs for cultural growth as well as self-expression. Students may choose between elective programs or an independent study in music. A student who enrolls in elective programs participates in all scheduled school functions (i.e., Marching Band, pep assemblies, parades, evening rehearsals, band camp, concerts and Commencement). Instrumental students qualify to audition for the Jazz Ensemble and will take lessons (band lab) on their instruments by section with other classmates. Students interested in district participation must be enrolled in the regular instrumental or vocal programs.

Instrumental Music

Performance assessment for participation in a particular band will be made by the director.

Marching Band/Concert Band

Grade 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Approval of the Directors through placement audition

Marching Band is open to all instrumental students as well as members of the Band Front. Marching Band members are required to attend all rehearsals, including summer band camp, as well as perform at all home football games, weekend band competitions, and parades. Marching Band rehearses daily, as well as two evenings per week during the first marking period. Concert Band will begin with the second marking period through the fourth marking period. Concert Band is designed to meet the developmental needs of the novice musician. Members of the Concert Band are required to participate in all scheduled performances. To aid in the transition from Middle School to High School, Freshmen Concert Band members will be scheduled for small group lessons on a rotating basis.

Marching Band/Wind Ensemble

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 unit
Prerequisite: Approval of the Directors through placement audition

Marching Band is open to all instrumental students as well as members of the Band Front. Marching Band members are required to attend all rehearsals, including summer band camp, as well as perform at all home football games, weekend band competitions, and parades. Marching Band rehearses daily, as well as two evenings per week during the first marking period. Wind Ensemble will begin with the second marking period through the fourth marking period. Wind Ensemble is designed to meet the developmental needs of the advanced musician. Members of the Wind Ensemble are required to participate in all scheduled performances. To aid in the transition from Middle School to High School, Freshmen Wind Ensemble members will be scheduled for small group lessons on a rotating basis.

Jazz Ensemble

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units
Prerequisite: Approval of the Directors through placement audition

Jazz Ensemble rehearses daily. Students must audition. All Jazz Ensemble members are required to participate in all performances including assembly programs, jazz festivals and evening concerts.

Marching Band/Percussion Ensemble

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - .25 Unit/.75 Unit
Prerequisite: Approval of the Directors through placement audition

Marching Band is open to all instrumental students. Marching Band members are required to attend all rehearsals, including summer band camp, as well as perform at all home football games, weekend band competitions, and parades. Marching Band rehearses daily, as well as two evenings per week during the first marking period. Percussion Ensemble will begin with the second marking period through the fourth marking period. Percussion Ensemble is designed to meet the developmental needs of the percussionists of the Instrumental Music program. Students will explore drumming techniques and percussive music of all styles. Members of the Percussion Ensemble are required to participate in all scheduled performances. To aid in the transition from Middle School to High School, Freshmen Percussion Ensemble members will be scheduled for small group lessons on a rotating basis.

Independent Study in Music
(F and/or S)

Grade 10, 11, 12 -0.25, 0.50, 0.75 Units or 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Written approval of Music Instructor and Principal

Independent Study in Instrumental Music is designed for students wishing to continue their interest in music, but are unable to meet the Marching Band criteria during the first marking period. An individual program will be designed by the instructors. All students will be required to maintain a daily schedule of activity, including periodic evaluations.

Vocal Music

 

Mixed Chorus

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Approval of the Directors through placement audition

Rehearses daily. Open to all students who like to sing, can sing in tune, enjoy participation in a vocal ensemble and desire to learn more about music. Students will be given the opportunity to study the fundamentals of vocal music and theory, as well as proper vocal technique and style. Students will be expected to maintain daily participation in the activities of the class as well as participation in all performances. Music to be performed will be selected from a variety of periods and styles. Opportunity exists for participation in small select groups and festivals by audition.

Chorale

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units or 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Approval of the Directors through placement audition

Rehearses daily. Open to all students who like to sing, can sing in tune, enjoy participation in a vocal ensemble and desire to learn more about vocal music. Students must demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of vocal music and theory before enrolling in this class. Students will continue to study proper vocal technique and style, as well as the use of proper vocal technique style and vocal independence. Students will be expected to maintain daily participation in the activities of the class as well as participation in all performances. Music to be performed will be selected from a much more advanced level and will include a variety of periods and styles. Opportunity exists for participation in small select groups and festivals by audition.

Voice Class

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units or 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Approval of the Directors through placement audition

Meets daily. Open to all students who like to sing, can sing in tune, and desire to learn more about individual vocal development. Students will be given the opportunity to study the fundamentals of vocal music and theory, as well as proper vocal technique and style. Students will be expected to maintain daily participation in the activities of the class and perform individually. Music to be performed will be solo literature selected from a variety of periods and styles.

Music Theory

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Approval of the Directors through placement audition

Meets daily. Open to all students enrolled in the vocal or instrumental program who wish to study a more in- depth approach of the theoretics of music. The material will encompass a wide variety of topics including composition, analysis, terminology and music fundamentals. The appreciation and understanding are achieved through exposure to varied styles of literature and levels of difficulty, balanced with the theoretics, history and listening of music. Students should have some prior study of music fundamentals before enrolling in this class.

Independent Study in Music
(F and/or S)

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units or 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Written approval of Music Instructor and Principal

Independent Study in music is designed for students wishing to continue their interest in music, but are unable to meet the standard curriculum criteria. An individual program will be designed by the instructors. Students will be required to maintain a daily schedule of activity, including periodic evaluations.