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MUSIC
ELECTIVE COURSES
Band I
Band II
Honors Band III
Marching Band [CRHS only] [Trimester 1 only]
Concert Band [CRHS only] [Trimester 1 only]
Choir I
Choir II
Honors Choir III
Orchestra I
Orchestra II
Honors Orchestra III
Music Exploration
AP Music Theory
World Drumming [CPHS, CRHS only]
GRADES
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10, 11, 12
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PREREQUISITES
Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher
Band teacher determines level of placement
Approval of band teacher
Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher
Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher
No prior experience but approval of the vocal music teacher
Vocal music teacher determines placement
Approval of vocal music teacher
Minimum one year of orchestra instruction or private study, approval of the orchestra teacher
Orchestra teacher determines placement
Approval of the orchestra teacher
For additional CPHS options in Music, see IB section.
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
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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 Musi-
cianship 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 competi-
tions, 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
trimester 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
Projects, Activities, etc.: This course is in-
tended for brass, woodwind and percussion
performers not interested in participating in
Marching Band. The ensemble will study
and perform literature representing many
stylistic and historical periods. Performances
will include one concert.
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
trimester 2 & 3 will receive Honors Credit
[0.5 credit] for Concert Band.
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