MUSIC
CONCERT BAND* Course Number: 6220
Grade level: 9-12
Prerequisite: For students who have played woodwind or brass instruments, bass guitar or percussion for 2+ years. Concert Band is designed for students who play a Concert Band instrument. This class is a mixed level class and students will have the opportunity to mentor and lead instrumental sections. Continued emphasis is given to the development of musicianship skills through a large repertoire of concert band literature and technical studies. There are three areas of study: Solo performance, Group performance and Sight reading. Students log their progress in their ePortfolio. Student involvement in the concerts and other performance activities is central to the grading process. *This course may be repeated for credit Credit Value: 1
CHOIR* Course Number: 6248
Grade level: 9-12
Credit Value: .5
Prerequisite: None, open to all students
Choir is a semester course that focuses on singing engaging music in a group setting. Starting with simple ‘rounds’, students will learn to sing in harmony, read music, and bring vocal pieces up to a performance standard Students are guided in vocal techniques that both protect the voice and promote good tone and articulation. Students will choose the songs they sing and will perform these songs in two quarterly concerts per semester. As this is a performance class, participation in the concerts is a graded aspect of the course. No prior experience is necessary. *This course may be repeated for credit. 49
