MUSIC
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 .
Beginning Choir Prerequisite / Selection Process : None Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 with no experience in group singing Major Outcomes :
• Exploring world cultures through a variety of music
• Building teamwork and communication skills
• Development and knowledge of the singing voice
• Developing musical skill through performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Choir Level I Prerequisite / Selection Process : None Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Exploring world cultures through a variety of music
• Building teamwork and communication skills
• Development and knowledge of the singing voice
• Developing musical skill through performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Choir Level II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Vocal music teacher determines placement Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Exploring world cultures through a variety of music
• Building teamwork and communication skills
• Advancement of knowledge of the singing voice
• Deepening musical skill through performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Honors Choir Level III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Vocal Music Teacher determines placement Intended Audience : Advanced singing students in grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Exploring world cultures through advanced levels of music
• Building teamwork , communication , and leadership skills
• Advanced development and knowledge of the singing voice
• Developing advanced musical skill through performance
Instructional Focus : Performance
Honors Choir Level IV 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 :
• Exploring world cultures through advanced levels of music
• Building teamwork , communication , and leadership skills
• Advanced development and knowledge of the singing voice
• Developing advanced musical skill through performance
Instructional Focus : Performance
Voice Lab I Prerequisite / Selection Process : None Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = . 5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Development and knowledge of a student ’ s own voice .
• Emphasis on individual performance skills culminating in a final project .
• Interact with music of various cultures and genres .
• Opportunities to build teams and personal leadership .
• Build musical listening and communication skills .
Instructional Focus : See teacher for specific instructional focus .
Voice Lab II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Voice Lab I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = . 5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Development and knowledge of a student ’ s own voice .
• Emphasis on individual vocal skills culminating in a final project .
• Interact with music of various cultures and genres .
• Opportunities to build teams and personal leadership .
• Build musical listening and communication skills .
• Instructional Focus : See teacher for specific instructional focus .
Beginning Orchestra Prerequisite / Selection Process : None Intended Audience : All grades , but students who have not taken orchestra before Credit : One trimester = . 5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of music
• Reading music
• 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
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
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