Music

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Courses Offered, Course Description, Course Syllabus:

• Band
• Chorus
• Orchestra
• Introduction to Music Technology

Band

(Year course--5 periods per week --1 credit; 3 periods per week--.6 credit)
NOTE: 3 periods per week option is for students participating in more than one musical group that meets the same period)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

NOTE: Open to all students, beginning as well as those students who have previously trained on a band instrument. Such training may include school music lessons, private music lessons, playing in the elementary and/or junior high band. After school rehearsals are required during marching season.

AIMS: To increase musical sensitivity and understanding of each student through the use of good music and active participation in rehearsals and performances.
CONTENT: Many types of music from master works to program music.

• Course Syllabus

Chorus

(Year course--5 periods per week --1 credit; 3 periods per week--.6 credit)
NOTE: 3 periods per week option is for students participating in more than one musical group that meets the same period)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

NOTE: Open to all students. Auditions for voice placement. Some after school and evening rehearsals and performances are required.

AIMS: To provide an enjoyable singing experience for all interested students; to increase the sensitivity of each student to good music; to aid in the development of maturing voices; to foster greater skill in reading and understanding music.
CONTENT: Singing a varied selection of choral literature from all periods of music history.

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Orchestra

(Year course--5 periods per week --1 credit; 3 periods per week--.6 credit)
NOTE: 3 periods per week option is for students participating in more than one musical group that meets the same period)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

NOTE: Open to all students. Beginners can be accommodated, although the usual background involves string training in elementary and/or junior high school. Reasonable effort and out-of-school practice is required. Some after school rehearsals may be required.

AIMS: To promote greater ensemble skills and to increase development of technical capabilities through participation in rehearsals and performances; to broaden student's appreciation of various orchestral styles.
CONTENT: A wide variety of orchestral and chamber music from different periods and in various styles.

NOTE: Providing that scheduling permits, students may enroll in more than one performing group. Permission and/or auditions may be required.

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Introduction to Music Technology

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of computers and approval of instructor.

AIMS: Introduction to Music Technology will involve working with computers and electronic musical instruments together with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).
CONTENT: Students will explore many different software titles, use the Internet to download and manipulate MIDI files from students in other schools, and learn the basics of a MIDI keyboard controller.