MUSIC
MUSIC |
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ELECTIVE COURSES |
GRADES |
PREREQUISITES |
Beginning Band |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
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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 |
Beginning Choir |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Choir Level I |
9 |
No prior experience needed |
Choir Level II |
10, 11, 12 |
Vocal music teacher determines placement |
Honors Choir Level III |
10, 11, 12 |
Approval of vocal music teacher |
Honors Choir IV |
10, 11, 12 |
Approval of vocal music teacher |
Voice Lab I |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Voice Lab II |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
Voice Lab I |
Beginning Orchestra |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
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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 |
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AP Music Theory |
10, 11, 12 |
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World Drumming |
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.
Beginning Band Prerequisite / Selection process: None Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester =. 5 credits Major outcomes:
• Basic elements of music
• Reading music
• Beginning group performance Instructional focus: Beginning band is for students with little to no experience in instrumental 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 trimesters 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
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