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Choir I Prerequisite / Selection Process : No prior experience , approval of the vocal music teacher Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of music
• Reading music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Choir II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Vocal music teacher determines 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 Choir III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Approval of vocal music teacher Intended Audience : Advanced singing students in 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
Orchestra I Prerequisite / Selection Process : Minimum of one year of orchestra instruction or private study , approval of orchestra teacher Intended Audience : Grade 9 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of Music
• Reading Music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
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Orchestra II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Placement determined by orchestra teacher 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 Orchestra III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Enrollment is by approval of the orchestra teacher Intended Audience : Advanced students in 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
Music Exploration Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to music composition , theory , history , analysis , and current performance practices
• Music Technology
• Music of various cultures Note : See teacher for specific instructional focus .
AP Music Theory [ AP exam is in May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Enrollment in Level II or higher ensemble , or grade of C or higher in Music Exploration , or teacher permission Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Develop the ability to recognize , understand , and describe basic materials and processes of music
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• . Learn and apply notational and aural skills
• Learn and apply basic music concepts and terminology
• Be prepared to pass the College Board Advanced Placement Music Theory Exam
• Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects / Activities : Listening to , analyzing , performing , and composing a wide variety of music Instructional Focus : AP Music Theory corresponds to a typical introductory music theory two course sequence . College credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution .
World Drumming [ CPHS , CRHS only ] Prerequisite : No musical experience necessary Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One Trimester = . 5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Performance skills and understanding the musical cultures and traditions of Africa and the Caribbean
• Opportunities to build teams and personal leadership
• Build musical listening and communication skills
• Learn to improvise and create new musical patterns
Projects / Activities , etc : World Drumming is an active participation class that will primarily focus on musical traditions and performance practices from West Africa and the Caribbean . Students will learn traditional beat patterns , create new ones , and learn how to lead and follow in a musical setting . Performance options will be available including pep fests and specialty programs .
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