Students are required to either supply their own instrument or rent an instrument from the CBE. The students are required to purchase a concert uniform consisting of a pair of black pants, black shoes and a shirt that will be ordered by the music department. Students may be given the opportunity for optional travel at additional costs.
Instrumental Music 10 - 10 credits
Instrumental Music 10 - Band (FNA14255 & LDC14395) 10 credits
This is the course series for Instrumental Music. This class meets both during the regular timetable, and in J Block at the beginning of the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are required to either rent an instrument from the CBE or supply their own. Students must also supply their own black pants, socks, shoes, and purchase a uniform shirt for performances. Concerts, workshops, local field trips and competitions are part of this course. Students may be given the opportunity for optional travel at additional costs.
The curriculum covers:
- Technique - scales, intervals, range
- Musicality - phrasing, articulation, dynamics, blend, balance, tempo
- Theory - understanding music through the ages
- Variety of Music - marches, overtures, suites, pop and folk music
- Composition - theory, melody, harmony, arranging
- Team Skills - stage development, attendance, attitude, organization
- Sight Reading and Ear Training
Co-requisite: Band 15 (Concert Band)
Instrumental Music 20 - 10 credits
This is a more in-depth study of instrumental music. See Instrumental Music 10 for more details. This course occurs in the regular timetable, and in J Block at the beginning of the school day on Mondays and Thursdays. A reduced program course may be available for students with scheduling difficulties. Students discovering a potential scheduling conflict, please see Ms. Berry to arrange your schedule.
Prerequisite: Completion of Instrumental Music 10
Co-requisite: Band 25 (Concert Band)
Instrumental Music 30 - 10 credits
This is a more in-depth study of instrumental music. See Instrumental Music 10 for more details. This course occurs in the regular timetable, and in J Block at the beginning of the school day on Mondays and Thursdays. A reduced program course may be available for students with scheduling difficulties. Students discovering a potential scheduling conflict, please see Ms. Berry to arrange your schedule.
Prerequisite: Instrumental Music 20
Co-requisite: Band 35 (Concert Band)
Jazz Band 15 - 5 credits
The Jazz band meets outside the regular timetable during J Block on Monday mornings, and Wednesdays after school. This course focuses on Jazz, Rock, Swing, and Latin styles of music. Students must be involved in Concert Band 15/25/25 to be eligible. All interested band students are welcome to join this course. There is no audition process. Students are required to attend all rehearsals and performances.
Prerequisite: Junior High Band
Co-requisite: Concert Band 15
Jazz Band 25 - 5 credits
This is a more in-depth study of jazz music. Please see Jazz Band 15 for more information.
Prerequisite: Jazz 15
Jazz Band 35 - 5 credits
This is a more in-depth study of jazz music. Please see Jazz Band 15 for more information.
Prerequisite: Jazz 25
Choral Music
This is the course series for Choral Music. This class meets both during the regular timetable, and in J Block at the beginning of the day on Wednesdays and Fridays. Students must supply their own black pants, socks, shoes, purchase a uniform shirt for performances. Concerts, workshops, local field trips and competitions are part of this course. Students may be given the opportunity for optional travel at additional costs.
Students discovering a potential scheduling conflict registering for a full Choral music program, please see Ms. Berry to arrange your schedule.
Choral Music 10 - 10 credits
Because choral is developmental in nature the skills, concepts, assignments and activities within this area will progress through Choral Music 20 and 30.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: Choir 15
Choral Music 20 - 10 credits
This is a more in-depth study of choral music. See Choral Music 10 for more details. This course occurs in the regular timetable, and in J Block at the beginning of the school day on Tuesdays and Fridays. A reduced program course may be available for students with scheduling difficulties. Students discovering a potential scheduling conflict, please see Ms. Berry to arrange your schedule.
Prerequisite: Choral Music 10
Co-requisite: Choir 25
Choral Music 30 - 10 credits
This is a more in-depth study of choral music. See Choral Music 10 for more details. This course occurs in the regular timetable, and in J Block at the beginning of the school day on Tuesdays and Fridays. A reduced program course may be available for students with scheduling difficulties. Students discovering a potential scheduling conflict, please see Ms. Berry to arrange your schedule.
Prerequisite: Choral Music 20
Co-requisite: Choir 35