Music
**The following description is for all options of the Instrumental Music program. To enroll in these choices, you must have a recommendation from the band directors. Instrumental music in the high school band places emphasis on performance. The band performs at football games, marching contests, parades, Christmas concerts, etc. Participation and quality of marching and playing are stressed.
Attendance at all performances is required.
55102A/55102B Sophomore Band--SHS, HBHS
10 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation of Jr. High band director
*This course consists of Marching Band combined with Symphonic Winds, Concert Winds, Varsity Winds, or Band Methods.55103A/55103B Junior Band--SHS, HBHS
11 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation of band director
*This course consists of Marching Band combined with Symphonic Winds, Concert Winds, Varsity Winds, or Band Methods.
55104A/55104B Senior Band--SHS, HBHS
12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation of band director
*This course consists of Marching Band combined with Symphonic Winds, Concert Winds, Varsity Winds, or Band Methods.
*Instrumental Music Ensembles
1. Marching Band-The marching band performs at half-time of all home football games. The band travels to all away football games when transportation is available. The marching band performs at various marching contests throughout the first semester. Attendance at all performances is required.
2. Symphonic Winds-Performs quality music at a quality level; studies wind and orchestra literature from all periods of music. Emphasis is on performance and on individual improvement. This ensemble is active in All-Region and State music festivals. Attendance at all performances is required.
3. Concert Winds-Emphasis is on performance of band music and individual student progress. This ensemble is active in the same concerts and festivals as the Symphonic Winds. Attendance at all performances is required.
4. Varsity Winds-Emphasis is on performance and individual student progress. This ensemble is active in the same concerts and festivals as the Symphonic and Concert Winds. Attendance at all performances is required.
5. Band Methods-This course is for students needing additional fundamental musical training. Emphasis is on tone production, rhythm skills, scale development, and general musical knowledge. Attendance at all performances is required.
55102J/55102K Jazz Band I--SHS, HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Audition only
The Jazz Band performs at all home basketball games and several concerts per year. Travel is sometimes required. Emphasis is on jazz, blues, funk, and rock styles, as well as improvisational techniques.
55103J/55103K Jazz Band II--SHS, HBHS
(See Jazz Band I description)
55105J/55104K Jazz Band III--SHS, HBHS
(See Jazz Band I description)
55901A/55901B AP Music Theory--SHS, HBHS
11, 12 – 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Band, Choir or 2 years of piano (must read pitches on a staff, recognize duration of notes, and knows or can easily learn basic keyboard skills)
This course is designed for those students interested in pursuing a career in music. They can learn the basics of music theory and composition. This course is also important to students who want to further their music studies after high school. Students will train in aural skills (ear training), basic composition, and basic music theory in accordance with The College Board Advanced Placement Program Music Theory Course Description. This course will help prepare students for the AP exam.
45202A/45202B A Capella Choir--SHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Emphasis is on the study of music through performance of choral literature from all periods. The choir participates in concerts, clinics, contests, and regional, state, national, and international events and is musically active throughout the year. Attendance at concerts and contests is required.
45203A/45203B Colla Voce - Women--SHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Emphasis is on performance and individual student improvement. This ensemble is active in the same concerts and events as A Capella Choir. Attendance at concerts and contests is required.
45200A/45200B Sophomore Select Choir--SHS
10 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Emphasis is on performance and individual student improvement. This ensemble is active in the same concerts and events as A Capella Choir. Attendance at concerts and contests is required.
45200W/45200X Concert Women--SHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
This course is for students needing additional fundamental musical training before entering a performing group. Emphasis is on tone production, rhythm skills, scale development, and general musical knowledge. Attendance at all performances is required.
Unity--SHS
11, 12 [Non-Credit Course]
Unity is an auditioned group selected in May for the following school year. Unity performs for school events, civic and community organizations. In addition, Unity presents the annual SHS Renaissance Christmas Feast. All rehearsals are after school hours. All Unity members must be members of the A Capella choir.
45200M/45200N Male Chorus--SHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Emphasis is on performance of men’s music. This course is for
students needing improvement and musical skills and vocal development.
45200A/45200B Camerata Singers--HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Emphasis is on the study of music through performance of choral literature from all periods. The choir participates in concerts, clinics, contests, regional, state, national, and international events. The choir is musically active throughout the year. Attendance at concerts and contest is required.
45200S/45200T Strata Singers--HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Emphasis is on performance and individual student improvement. This ensemble is active in the same concerts and events as the Camerata Singers. Attendance at all performances is required.
45200M/45200N Male Chorus--HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Emphasis is on performance and individual student improvement. This ensemble is active in the same concerts and events as the Camerata Singers. Attendance at concerts and contests is required.
45200E/45200F Bel Canto--HBHS
10,11,12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Emphasis is on the study of music through performance of choral literature from all periods. The choir participates in concerts, clinics, contests, regoinal, state, national, and international events. The choir is musically active thoughout the year. Attendance at concerts and contests is required.
45200G/45200H Select Singers--HBHS
10,11,12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Emphasis is on performance and indiviual student improvement. This ensemble is active in the same concerts and events as the Camerata Singers. Attendance at concerts and contests is required.
Updated 02/12/08