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Courses
BAND (BEGINNING)
This course is an introductory level class for students with no instrumental experience. As a performance-based class, students develop fundamental skills of music, characteristic tone production, terminology, posture, intonation, and expressive skills through ensemble playing and the study of simple band literature. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected.
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introductory level class for students with no instrumental experience. As a performance-based class, students develop fundamental skills of music, characteristic tone production, terminology, posture, intonation, and expressive skills through ensemble playing and the study of simple band literature. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected.
Prerequisite: None
CONCERT BAND (INTERMEDIATE)
This course is designed for students who are continuing instrumental music study. Emphasis is placed on the development of musicianship, tone production, and basic skills. Concert Band students study Grade 3-4 band literature. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Proficiency/Teacher Recommendation.
This course is designed for students who are continuing instrumental music study. Emphasis is placed on the development of musicianship, tone production, and basic skills. Concert Band students study Grade 3-4 band literature. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Proficiency/Teacher Recommendation.
SYMPHONIC BAND (INTERMEDIATE, PROFICIENT*)
This course is focused on building aesthetic awareness and technical ability through both solo and ensemble experience. Students apply the elements of music and musical techniques within a variety of parameters and learn to critique their performance. Students develop a high level of musicianship through the study and interpretation of Grade 4-6 literature. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Proficiency/Teacher Recommendation.
This course is focused on building aesthetic awareness and technical ability through both solo and ensemble experience. Students apply the elements of music and musical techniques within a variety of parameters and learn to critique their performance. Students develop a high level of musicianship through the study and interpretation of Grade 4-6 literature. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Proficiency/Teacher Recommendation.
WIND ENSEMBLE (PROFICIENT*, ADVANCED*)
This course requires consistent employment of advanced technical and interpretive skills. Students explore rich instrumental repertoire, including compositions with traditional and non-traditional notation, from Grade 5-6. Students analyze musical works for the interaction of elements that make the works unique, interesting, and expressive. Exploration of how music is represented in the 21st century is highly encouraged. Participation in after school rehearsals and performances is expected.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Proficiency/Teacher Recommendation.
This course requires consistent employment of advanced technical and interpretive skills. Students explore rich instrumental repertoire, including compositions with traditional and non-traditional notation, from Grade 5-6. Students analyze musical works for the interaction of elements that make the works unique, interesting, and expressive. Exploration of how music is represented in the 21st century is highly encouraged. Participation in after school rehearsals and performances is expected.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Proficiency/Teacher Recommendation.
MUSIC THEORY
This is a basic course designed to give students an opportunity to study the fundamental aspects of music reading and writing. Students learn to notate music, rhythms, key signatures, time signatures and other elements needed to apply their knowledge.
Prerequisite: None
This is a basic course designed to give students an opportunity to study the fundamental aspects of music reading and writing. Students learn to notate music, rhythms, key signatures, time signatures and other elements needed to apply their knowledge.
Prerequisite: None
* This is an honors course and weighs heavier on students GPA.
Remote Teaching Schedule
1st Block: 8:00 - 9:15 am
SEL with Homerooms: 9:25 - 10:10 am
2nd Block: 10:20 - 11:35 am
Lunch: 11:35 - 12:05 pm
3rd Block: 12:05 - 1:20 pm
4th Block: 1:30 - 2:45 pm
1st Block: 8:00 - 9:15 am
SEL with Homerooms: 9:25 - 10:10 am
2nd Block: 10:20 - 11:35 am
Lunch: 11:35 - 12:05 pm
3rd Block: 12:05 - 1:20 pm
4th Block: 1:30 - 2:45 pm