Combined Concert Band
Symphony Orchestra
AP Music Theory( 1 credit) Grades 10, 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Music Theory I or permission from the instructor
This yearlong class is designed for students who have an intense interest in music theory and / or who plan to major in music in college. Students will focus on musical terminology, notation skills, basic compositional skills, score analysis and aural skills. This course also includes more sophisticated and creative tasks such as melodic and harmonic dictation, sight-singing and the realization of figured bass. Students will be well prepared for and required to take the AP Exam.
Concert Choir( 1 credit) Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Open to those interested in singing as a means of expression, students will study a wide variety of music as well as develop the ability to read and understand vocal music. Students will have the unique opportunity to perform with an impressive number of students at concerts in the winter and spring. Concerts and after-school rehearsals are required.
Chamber Singers( 1 credit) Grades 10, 11 and 12 Prerequisite: By audition only
Chamber Singers is an auditioned performance group of advanced singers. Students will perform a wide variety of music ranging from sacred literature to secular, including foreign languages and jazz. Outside rehearsal time is needed to perfect the skills for performance-level singing. Members of this choir will also perform as part of Concert Choir.
Treble Choir( 1 credit) Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Prerequisite: By audition only
Treble Choir is an auditioned group of female singers who want a unique experience of learning treble music only, and who are dedicated to learning more about music and the voice. Students will learn to use good breath support and to develop their voices by applying important vocal techniques. Members of this choir will perform as part of Concert Choir.
Combined Concert Band
Members of the Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble form the Combined Concert Band.( See descriptions of each course in this section.) The Combined Concert Band performs at the annual holiday and spring concerts as well as the Veterans and Memorial Day parades. Additional rehearsal time after school and individual practice is required. Members area eligible to audition for and participate in MMEA District I and statewide festivals.
Concert Band( 1 credit) Grade 9 Prerequisite: Ability to play a band instrument
Concert Band is an exciting and fun class designed to improve your musical skills as well as give you the opportunity to be part of an outstanding ensemble. This
group will practice and perform contemporary and classic concert band literature. To be a member you must already know how to play a band instrument.
Jazz Band( 1 credit) Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: By audition only
This band is for the serious jazz enthusiast. The student must have the technical skills and artistic ability necessary to perform advanced jazz music including improvisation. The student must be fluent in key signatures up to 4 sharps and 4 flats. Performances are part of the course grade and include festivals and concerts in the spring semester.
Wind Ensemble( 1 credit) Grades 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Concert Band and by audition only
This select group explores traditional chamber and concert band music and performs with both the Combined Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra.
Symphony Orchestra
Members of the Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble form the Combined Concert Band.( See descriptions of each course in this section.) The Symphony
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