Music Department Courses
601235 Marching Band (Weight – 1.1) 0.5 credits
The marching band is comprised of instrumentalists and color guard members chosen by audition. Instrumentalists are students who have experience playing a band instrument, and can demonstrate competency on the instrument by passing a musical audition. Instrumentalists must also demonstrate competent marching ability by passing a marching audition. Color guard members are students who can demonstrate competency on equipment (silks, rifles, sabers, etc.) and in dance/marching by passing an audition. Individual musicianship is addressed during a 3-day sectional schedule. Instrumentalists may audition to participate in county, district, regional, state, and national events. The band rehearses during the school day, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and select Saturdays from August to mid-November. Then in mid-November, the marching band converts to a concert band. The band then rehearses during the school day and performs at the holiday concert in December. In the spring, the marching band rehearses on predetermined evenings. During the summer, the band rehearses at predetermined times. All marching band members are required to participate in a two-week band camp held during the summer break. The first week will be a music/routine and marching basics workshop, held the last week in July, and the second week is the regular full band camp, held the first week in August. The band performs at all home and away football games, in various parades, exhibitions, formal competitions, and any resulting competitions at the chapter or championship levels that the band may qualify for during the marching season.
601135 Concert Band (Weight – 1.1) 0.5 credits
The concert band is composed of students who have experience playing a band instrument. Individual musicianship is addressed during a 3-day sectional schedule. Students may audition to participate in county, district, regional, state, and national events. The band rehearses during the school day and performs at the spring concert in May and at commencement. Marching band instrumentalists are encouraged to participate in the second semester concert band.
601335 Orchestra I (Weight - 1.1) (1st Semester) 0.5 credits
601435 Orchestra II (Weight - 1.1) (2nd Semester) 0.5 credits
The orchestra is an ensemble for students who have experience playing a string or band instrument. The ensemble explores a wide variety of orchestral literature, and performs at two major concerts during the school year: the winter concert in December, and the spring concert in May. The orchestra rehearses during the school day. Individual musicianship is addressed during sectionals (also held during the school day). Members of the orchestra may audition to participate in county, district, regional, state, and national events.
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor
602135 Concert Choir I (Weight – 1.1) (1st semester) 0.5 credits
602235 Concert Choir II (Weight – 1.1) (2nd semester) 0.5 credits
The concert choir is a musical organization designed for those students with an interest in singing. Students must audition to participate in this choir. This group performs music of many styles and musical value at two major concerts and various other performances during the year. Students may audition each year to participate in county, district, regional, state, and national events.
Prerequisite: Audition/Approval of the instructor
603125 Honors Music Theory I (Weight – 1.2) (Grades 10-12, 1st semester) 0.5 credits
This course is designed for music students who are interested in pursuing music at the college level. Included in the course will be a review of basic theory, introduction to harmonic writing, rhythmic dictation, and participation in the first level of solfeggio.
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor
603225 Honors Music Theory II (Weight – 1.2) (Grades 10-12, 2nd semester) 0.5 credits
This course is designed as a continuation of Music Theory I. It will involve more advanced harmony work and part-writing skills as well as more advanced solfeggio and melodic dictation work. Instrument transpositions are also covered in this course.
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor
604135 Guitar (Weight- 1.1) 0.5 credits
Students in this class will get hands-on instruction on guitar playing techniques. Proper left and right hand techniques, strumming, chord formation, playing alone and as a group will be covered. Different types of musical notation will also be explored, including traditional notation and several types of tablature. Instruction will be individualized based on student needs and interests. Various genres of music will be used to teach guitar techniques. Both beginning and intermediate players are encouraged to take this course.
604235 Piano/Keyboard (Weight-1.1) 0.5 credits
Students will learn how to play the piano keyboard in an engaging, hands-on environment. Instruction in proper hand positions, playing techniques, playing each hand independently and cooperatively, scale and chord formation, solo and ensemble playing, and reading both traditional notation and chord charts. Improvisation and composition may also be included, and various genres of music will be used. Instruction will be individualized based on student needs and interests. Both beginning and intermediate players are encouraged to take this course.
604335 Music Production (Weight- 1.1) 0.5 credits
This class will focus on using computers and other music production technology to create original music. Students will use Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), learn recording techniques, manipulate tracks, loops, MIDI, WAV, MP3, and MP4 files. Editing audio files, importing and exporting files, electronic instruments, microphone selection, EQ application, and scoring music for video clips will be explored. Students should have a basic understanding of computer functions, and an interest in music production. Playing an instrument is helpful but not required.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills