CULTURAL ARTS
Band
Intro to Band Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Unit Introductory Band is a course available to all students who are desiring to learn about music, music theory, and the basics of performing on a musical instrument. This course is for students who have never played an instrument before, students who have played before but consider themselves to be a beginner, students who have played but took time away from band class but would like to rejoin, or students who play a nonband instrument( guitar, piano, etc.) but would like to learn to play a band instrument. Students must either rent or purchase their own musical instrument and accessories. Depending upon the skill level attained in the 1 st semester, some students may transfer into the Concert Band for second semester.
Band Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Unit Band is a comprehensive program following middle school band instruction that began in 6 th grade. Continuation of the fundamentals of music and instrumental performance skills are emphasized. We hope to challenge the students musically, intellectually, technically and conceptually. MARCHING BAND is the emphasis for Fall semester. All Marching Band, Drum Line( audition required), and Color Guard( audition required) must attend the summer Marching Band Camp held before the school year begins. Band Camp is REQUIRED for everyone participating in the band. The Marching Band practices after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the early part of football season with a“ relaxed” schedule the early part of October reducing after school practice to once a week until the end of football season. After Football season, the emphasis shifts to concert band. Both semesters of band are required at the 9 th and 10 th grade levels. Students( Grades 11, 12) who leave band for a semester( to meet a curricular requirement) may re-enter with a successful audition.
Band IA( Fall) |
Grade 9 |
1 Unit |
Band IIA( Fall) |
Grade 10 |
1 Unit |
Band IB( Spring) |
Grade 9 |
1 Unit |
Band IIB( Spring) |
Grade 10 |
1 Unit |
Band IIIA( Fall) |
Grade 11 |
1 Unit |
Band IVA( Fall) |
Grade 12 |
1 Unit |
Band IIIB( Spring) |
Grade 11 |
1 Unit |
Band IVB( Spring) |
Grade 12 |
1 Unit |
Honors Band IIIA- Spring Semester |
Grade 11 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: Director’ s Approval |
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Honors credit will be awarded to those that achieve the standards set forth by the NC State Department of Education. Director’ s permission is |
required prior to registering for this course. Once approved students should register for both Fall and Spring semesters. |
Honors Band IV- Fall Semester |
Grade 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: Director’ s Approval |
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The standards will be similar to those set forth in honors band IIIA; however with greater depth and with higher expectations. Director’ s permission |
is required prior to registering for this course. Once approved students should register for both Fall and Spring semesters. |
Beginning Guitar |
Grades 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: None |
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Guitar is a course available to all students who have a desire to learn how to play the guitar, music theory, and performing. This course is for |
students who have never played or have some basic knowledge or skill on the instrument. Students must provide their own guitar. |
ADDITIONAL BAND OFFERINGS: �Jazz Band( Spring) Audition required; after school Mondays. �Small Ensembles, Brass Quintet, Percussion Ensemble, Sax Quartet, Flute Quartet, and Clarinet Choir
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