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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CONCERT/
MARCHING BAND
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
1 credit
(5651)
CCP Prerequisites: None
Eligibility for participation is determined by previous instrumental
music experience, musical ability, and dedication to the band program.
Students develop musicianship and technical proficiency on their
instruments through the study of a variety of quality music selections.
The concert/marching band rehearses as a course, with additional
rehearsals out of school. The concert/marching band performs at
football games, parades, concerts, and other public events. Attendance
at all performances and rehearsals both in and out of school is
expected. This course may be repeated for credit.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit
(5652)
CCP Prerequisites: None
Jazz ensemble represents a limited and exact instrumentation, and
therefore requires the teacher’s permission. This class promotes
musical growth through improvisation and the study and performance
of a variety of quality works of jazz and related styles of music. The
ensemble performs at school concerts, competitive festivals and other
civic events. Attendance at all performances and rehearsals both in
and out of school is expected. This course may be repeated for credit.
ORCHESTRA
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit
(5653)
CCP Prerequisites: None
This is a performing ensemble open to all students who presently play
or have a deep interest in learning an orchestral stringed instrument
(violin, viola, violoncello, and string bass). Students develop
musicianship and technical proficiency on their instruments through
the study of a variety of string and orchestral literature. The string
orchestra performs at school concerts, festivals and other civic events.
Attendance at all performances and rehearsals both in and out of school
is expected. This course may be repeated for credit.
ORCHESTRA
WINDS AND
PERCUSSION
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 credit
(5654)
CCP Prerequisites: Teacher Approval
This is a performing ensemble open to wind or percussion students
who want to experience playing in a full orchestra. Students develop
musicianship and technical proficiency on their instruments through
the study of a variety of orchestral literature. This course is only
offered during the second semester, and students will be joining the
strings in Orchestra Class. To ensure a proper and balanced
instrumentation, teacher recommendation is required before
registering for this class. Students perform at school concerts, festivals
and other civic events. Attendance at all performances and rehearsals
both in and out of school is expected. This course may be repeated for
credit.
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