MUSIC
ELECTIVE COURSES |
GRADES |
PREREQUISITES |
Band I |
9 |
Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher |
Band II |
10 , 11 , 12 |
Band teacher determines level of placement |
Honors Band III |
10 , 11 , 12 |
Approval of band teacher |
Marching Band [ CRHS only ] [ Trimester 1 only ] 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 |
Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher |
Concert Band [ CRHS only ] [ Trimester 1 only ] |
9 , 10 , 11 , 12 |
Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher |
Choir I |
9 |
No prior experience but approval of the vocal music teacher |
Choir II |
10 , 11 , 12 |
Vocal music teacher determines placement |
Honors Choir III |
10 , 11 , 12 |
Approval of vocal music teacher |
Orchestra I |
9 |
Minimum one year of orchestra instruction or private study , approval of the orchestra teacher |
Orchestra II |
10 , 11 , 12 |
Orchestra teacher determines placement |
Honors Orchestra III |
10 , 11 , 12 |
Approval of the orchestra teacher |
Music Exploration |
9 , 10 , 11 , 12 |
|
AP Music Theory |
10 , 11 , 12 |
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World Drumming [ CPHS , CRHS only ] |
9 , 10 , 11 , 12 |
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For additional AHS options in Music , see STEAM section . For additional CPHS options in Music , see International Baccalaureate section .
MUSIC
Band I Prerequisite / Selection Process : Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of the band teacher Intended Audience : Grade 9 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of music
• Reading music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Band II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Band teacher determines level of placement Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of music
• Reading music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Honors Band III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Approval of band teacher Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Advanced development of skills in music elements , reading , and performance .
Instructional Focus : Performance
Marching Band [ CRHS only ] [ Trimester 1 only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher Intended Audience : Band Students in Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One Trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Development of the Elements of Musicianship and the Elements of Movement
Projects , Activities , etc .: The Marching Band is a highly visible and active music ensemble that includes band students in grades 9-12 . The ensemble requires a time commitment outside of the school day , including selected dates in August , Monday evening rehearsals in September and October , all home football games , marching band field show competitions , and possible other venues such as local community events . A calendar for the season is available now in the Band Office . Note : This is a first trimester course of a yearlong band curriculum . Students should register for Band Level I , II or III for Trimesters 2 and 3 . Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once . Students registered for Band III trimester 2 & 3 will receive Honors Credit [ 0.5 credit ] for Marching Band .
Concert Band [ CRHS only ] [ Trimester 1 only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher Intended Audience : Band Students in Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One Trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Elements of Music
• Reading Music
• Performance Projects , Activities , etc .: This course is intended for brass , woodwind and percussion performers not interested in participating in Marching Band . The ensemble will study and perform literature representing many stylistic and historical periods . Performances will include one concert . Note : This is a first trimester course of a yearlong band curriculum . Students should register for Band Level I , II or III for Trimesters 2 and 3 . Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once . Students registered for Band III trimester 2 & 3 will receive Honors Credit [ 0.5 credit ] for Concert Band .
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