Course Descriptions
High School Band
Grades: 9-12 Exam: midterm, final exam
Prerequisite: 7th & 8th grade band (or equivalent playing ability)
High school band is open to students who have played in 7th and 8th grade band and/or have demonstrated a playing ability on an intermediate or higher level. Students are required to participate in all concerts and parades to receive credit for band. This is an all year every other day course and students will earn ½ credit.
High School Chorus
Grades: 9-12 Exam: midterm and final exam
Prerequisite: None
High school chorus is open to all students who enjoy singing and wish to improve their musical skills. Students are required to participate in all concerts to receive credit for choir. This is an all year every other day course and students will earn ½ credit.
Music Theory
Grades: 9-12 Exam: midterm and final exam
Prerequisite: Recommended that students have some musical knowledge and/or participate in a music ensemble.
This course is designed to enhance music fundamentals and musical understanding with attention to melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. Students will study basic notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, cadences, non-chord tones, form, part writing and analysis of a score. Aural dictation and ear training are also integral parts of the course. Individual creativity is nurtured through composition. This course is recommended for any student interested in pursuing music at the collegiate level.