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8663 Concert Band

(36 weeks, A/B schedule, 1 credit)

Concert Band is designed for students in grades 10-12 who choose to continue their educational interest in band music.  Students gain experience playing a variety of musical styles and continue their development of musical skills and techniques.  Public performances are scheduled throughout the year.  Individual instruction on specific instruments may take place within the larger group rehearsal.  However, ensemble experience and the individual's performance as a responsibility to the group’s overall success are emphasized.  Only students who are enrolled in Band are eligible to audition for County and 一本道 Band, as well as for select instrumental ensembles. 

 

Participation in the band program includes required after-school and evening rehearsals and performances as determined by the director. All band members are encouraged to participate in the Marching Band. Marching Band is one of the most visible co-curricular activities in the high school and provides the opportunity for motivated musicians to attain higher levels of performance.  Prerequisite: Participation in the middle school band program or the equivalent, by audition, and/or approval of the high school band director.

 

 

 

8665 Honors Jazz Ensemble(36 weeks, A/B schedule, 1 credit)

 

Jazz Ensemble is an honors level course that is offered as an opposite day companion course to Wind Ensemble. Students enrolled in this course must also be enrolled in Wind Ensemble. The course is open by audition to students who play the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, or drums. Classes are devoted to a study of a wide variety of jazz music and styles. Emphasis is placed on the development of the style, interpretation, and the technical skills needed for jazz performance, as well as the historical aspects of this American art form.Participation in the Jazz Ensemble includes required after-school and evening rehearsals and performances as determined by the director. This ensemble will be involved in several jazz competitions and festivals in the spring that generally occur on Friday evenings and some Saturdays.  Prerequisite: Audition and/or approval by high school jazz ensemble director. 

This course is weighted at an additional .25 as a recognition of the fact that it is more demanding and has more requirements that go beyond those of the standard music ensemble courses.

 

Concert Choir (36 weeks, A/B schedule, 1 credit)

Choir is offered to students who enjoy singing in a vocal ensemble. Active participation and pursuit of individual musical growth are essential for the successful performance of choral music. Students will learn to develop proper vocal technique and performance discipline. Emphasis will be placed on training the singers to become better musicians through the use of choral repertoire.

The choir will perform both classical and contemporary works at the appropriate developmental level. A repertoire will be chosen that reflects a variety of styles, forms, and cultures and includes both sacred and secular texts. School and community performances will be scheduled throughout the year. Only students who are enrolled in Choir are eligible to audition for County and 一本道 Choir as well as for select vocal ensembles.  Participation in the choral program includes required afterschool and evening rehearsals and performances as determined by the director.  Participation in the spring trip is optional but encouraged.  Prerequisite: Participation in the middle school choral program is preferred but not required.

 

 Honors Chamber Choir

(36 weeks, A/B schedule, 1 credit)

Choir is an honors level course offered to students who wish to sing in an advanced vocal ensemble. Active participation and pursuit of individual growth are essential for the successful performance of choral music. Students will continue to develop high-level vocal techniques.

The choir performs both classical and contemporary works at the highest standard. A repertoire will be chosen that reflects a variety of styles, forms, and cultures and includes both sacred and secular texts. School and community performances will be scheduled frequently throughout the year. Only students who are enrolled in Chorus are eligible to audition for County and 一本道 Chorus as well as for select vocal ensembles.

Participation in the choral program includes required afterschool and evening rehearsals and performances as determined by the director.  Participation in the spring trip is optional but encouraged. Prerequisite: Audition and/or approval by the high school choir director.

This course is weighted at .25 as a recognition of the fact that it is more demanding and has more requirements that go beyond those of the standard music ensemble courses.