HONORS ORCHESTRA Grade 10 , 11 , 12 1 Credit ( 5663 )
HONORS CHORUS Grade 10 , 11 , 12 1 Credit ( 5667 ) Honors
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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5668 ) CCP
DIGITAL AUDIO PRODUCTION Grade 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5669 ) CCP
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Prerequisite ( s ): Teacher Approval This course runs in conjunction with Orchestra and is designed to encourage students to enrich their musical experience beyond the standard curriculum . The honors option in music focuses on the development and application of critical thinking skills — analysis , synthesis , evaluations , and problem solving . To be considered , students must demonstrate an appreciation of the aesthetic and an understanding of the creative process in music . Student responsibility , intrinsic motivation , independent study , and research will be emphasized . Approved Honors Credit students in Orchestra ( 5663 ) are required to complete and present four in-depth music analysis projects : solo performance adjudicator evaluation and analysis performance critique or performance review with a video presentation , research paper , and a multi-media presentation within specified guidelines each term for the year long course . Guidelines specified for each project are contained in each project packet provided to the student once enrolled . Prerequisites : Teacher Approval This course is an honors level performing ensemble that requires teacher approval and is for students who are capable of learning specialized vocal literature and choral artistry . Focus is given to understanding the voice as an instrument and learning advanced repertoire . Music from all periods and styles is performed . Experienced musicians are encouraged to join . Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts both in and out of the school day is expected . This course may be repeated for credit .
Prerequisites : None This course is designed to introduce students to music technology through the mechanics of Garage Band and electronic music composition . Students will be guided through the step-by-step process of creating , recording , and editing musical compositions . Student work is skill and project-based and combines music literacy education with student exploration and expression . Participants in this class can expect to present work for feedback , revision , and evaluation .
Prerequisites : None This course is designed to introduce students to the mechanics of Logic Pro and digital music composition , editing , and production . who desire the opportunity to explore and learn a step-by-step approach to recording , editing , mixing , and scoring music using computer software . Students will work on individual projects and present them to the class for feedback , revision , and evaluation . There is no prerequisite for this course , but a functional knowledge of music technology , piano and music theory would be helpful .
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