This class is designed for any student who has a desire to play a band instrument. A limited number of instruments are available. The course consists of instruction in the fundamentals of music notation, the development of fundamental playing skills, tone production and development of proper attitude. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites : One year of beginning band and/or audition by director
Activities may include marching in football games and parades, performing in concerts, etc. The course includes continued development of music reading skills, further development of technique, increased emphasis on tone production and intonation, development of attitude with emphasis on group participation. Elements of music theory and music listening are included. Attendance at all performances is required. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites : One or more years of band experience and/or audition by director
Activities include marching in football games and parades, performing in concerts, music festivals, pep rallies, assemblies, etc. The course includes development of sight reading skill, development of fluent technique, perfection of tone production and intonation with emphasis on ensemble quality, acceptance of all responsibilities of group participation. Elements of theory, music listening, and music history are included. Attendance at all performances is required. This course may be repeated for credit.
A course for those interested in learning how to play classical guitar from the beginning level. The student will develop initial skills in reading music, the use of the guitar fret board, the use of chord symbols, the basic tuning and care of the guitar, the basic methods of playing chords. The school has a limited number of guitars available for student use; however, the student should be prepared to furnish his/her own guitar. Rentals are available through local music dealers. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite : Audition by the instructor
This course is designed for those students who have an interest in performing jazz/jazz-rock literature. Course includes development of sight-reading skills in various jazz styles, ensemble playing, rhythmic interpretation and improvisation methods. Acceptance of all responsibilities of group participation and attendance at all performances is required. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite : Approval of director
Students in the beginning to advanced levels of development will receive instruction in the basic fundamentals of string instruments; bowing, technique and tone production. Attendance at all performances is required. This course may be repeated for credit.
This class is open to beginning, intermediate or advanced pianists who wish to study piano or improve their piano skills. Musical styles to be studied will include classical, popular, jazz folk, country western, and rock and roll. Techniques in the fundamentals of music, sight-reading, and transposition will be basic to the course structure. Opportunities for qualified students to perform in public concerts will be encouraged. This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed to give each student the basic fundamentals of vocal production and part-singing. The students also learn basic music notation and sight singing. Attendance at all performances is required. This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed to continue the student's training in proper vocal production and part-singing. The literature presented will be more difficult than that studied in Choir 1-2. Attendance at all performances is required. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite : Audition
Students chosen for this choir demonstrate good tone production, sight singing ability, and a desire to sing music of a worthwhile quality. A continued emphasis is placed on vocal development and sight singing skills. Attendance at all performances is required. This course may be repeated for credit.
The members of the vocal ensemble will learn and perform the finest of choral literature. Music of a variety of periods will be studied. All students have the opportunity to sing solos and to sing in small ensembles. Attendance at all performances is required. This course may be repeated for credit.