Research conducted and pictures by staff writer Emily Buzzard ‘11.
Film Band Studies
Computer Foreign Graphics Language M (Level 4+)
Intended Major
Music - “Colleges are looking for kids who are involved in their community. Band is the most involved musitc program in the school.” -Mrs. Benson, Director
Film, English, History
Graphic Design, Computer Imaging, Advertising
Spanish, French, Latin, and German
Career Options
Music Teacher, Performer, Redskins Marching Band
Film Producer, Film Reviewer, Film Editor
Graphic Designer, Web Design, Advertisement
Translator, International Flight attendant, International Journalist
Film terminology, workings of the movie industry, and writing skills
Photoshop, Landscaping, Art, Design
Skills Developed
Level of Difficulty
Favorites
Learning how to advance your musical skills, team work, and perseverence
“It’s pretty “It’s not a hard class, hard in that you just have it’s just a different to practice level of and be committed.” thinking.” -Abraham Hassan ‘10 -Joey Kelly ‘10 “I love the music and it’s such a great bunch of people.”
-Janet Christensen ‘11
Homework
Weekly pracitce records during festival time and quarterly concert reviews
Prereqs
The ability to play an instrument and a successful audition
“It’s not too demanding - it’s manageable.”
-Ayesha Yousuf -09
“It’s not hard because you just get to do the work that you like.” -Lauren Abram ‘11 “You get to create original artwork” -Toni Rayder ‘11
Very little, may have to read a chapter None, other than in a text book or taking a few pictures. occasionally write an essay.
None
Art 1 is recommended
Listening comprehension, communication, and cultural literacy “It’s easier than Spanish 3, but it’s not a cakewalk.” -Corrin Halter ‘10
“I love listening to songs in Spanish.” -R -Bailey McDade ‘10 A worksheet or activity every class, not too heavy of a load.
Foreign Language 3