Fine Arts (Music

Allegro Strings

Elective, 9th-12th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit Concert apparel required; additional fees may apply. Allegro Strings meets daily as an academic class, and players are expected to have a minimum of one year of experience on their instruments through either private lessons or Allegro JR. Students in Allegro Strings will learn the essentials of ensemble playing, as well as improve their technique and skills, both inside the classroom and through home practice. There will be opportunities for multiple school-wide performances, field trips, participation in the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music, and mentoring fellow string students. High school Allegro String members are eligible to participate in MSHSAA contests for solos and ensembles. All Allegro Strings may compete as a large group. High school students may also letter and are eligible to audition for All District and All State Orchestra. Students will be assessed through playing tests, written tests and quizzes, class participation, and performance attendance. Students who continue with their string instrument study will have an entire world open for them (including college scholarships) upon graduation from this program.

Curriculum: Smart Music

Symphonic Band

Elective, 9th-12th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit Concert apparel required; additional fees may apply. Symphonic Band meets daily as an academic class. Students in Symphonic Band are eligible to participate in MSHSAA contests for solo/ensemble and as a large group and full orchestra. Students also have the opportunity to letter. Symphonic Band students are eligible to audition for All District and All State Band and Orchestra. Students will be assessed through playing tests, written tests and quizzes, class participation, and performance attendance. There will be opportunities for multiple school-wide performances, field trips, participation in the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music, and mentoring younger band students.

Curriculum: Band Tune Book of the Salvation Army , Smart Music

High School Choir

Elective, 9th -12th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit Concert apparel required; additional fees may apply. This course provides students the opportunities to develop their musical potential and understanding through singing in a choral ensemble. Course study includes production of beautiful tone, aesthetic awareness, the ability to read music with increasing fluency, and the building of technical skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will also be encouraged to heighten listening skills and increase their ability to analyze and evaluate music and music performances. Attention will also be given to relating music experiences to the time and culture of the pieces they study, as well as to contemporary society. Sight singing techniques are practiced on a daily basis. Phonetics of various languages and a variety of musical styles are presented.

As authentic performance is a necessary part of choir, there are some required evening/weekend events. Students must coordinate published school dates with their calendars to avoid grade deduction. The following events will be required: ● Grandparents’ Day ● Fall, Christmas, spring, and other concerts ● MSHSAA large group music festival (Optional opportunities to be involved in MSHSAA solos or small ensembles. Conference choir or MCDA District/State Choir will be available to selected students.)

Curriculum: Variety of instructor-selected resources used for theory, history, and listening; Choral literature is chosen by the instructor each year for performance; Patti Dewitt Co, The Singing Musician; Music Literacy for Singers

Prerequisite: HS Choir or satisfactory performance on entrance audition Elective, 10th -12th Grade, Full year, 1 credit Concert apparel required; additional fees may apply. This course is an advanced mixed choral ensemble for dedicated and serious musicians. Auditions are held in the spring of the previous school year. Course study includes the production of beautiful tone, aesthetic awareness, the ability to read music with fluency, the polishing of performance skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will hone listening skills and their ability to analyze and critique music and music performances. Attention will be given to relating music experiences to the time and culture of the pieces studied as well as to contemporary society. Expectations include a sincere desire to improve musical understanding and techniques.

As authentic performance is a necessary part of choir, there are some required evening/weekend events. Students must coordinate published school dates with their calendars to avoid grade deduction. The following events will be required: ● Grandparents’ Day ● Fall, Christmas, spring, and other concerts ● MSHSAA large group music festival (Optional opportunities to be involved in MSHSAA solos or small ensembles. Conference choir or MCDA District/State Choir will be available to selected students.)

Curriculum: Variety of instructor-selected resources used for theory, history, and listening. Choral literature is chosen by the instructor each year for performance.

Junior/Senior Ensemble

Prerequisite: Approval or satisfactory performances on entrance audition. Must also be enrolled in Concert Chorale. Elective, 11th -12th Grade, Full year by audition/invitation only-class size limited, 1 credit Concert apparel required; additional fees may apply. This class is for the highly motivated and talented choral musician. This performance-based course provides students the opportunity to perform in public venues and competitions. Students will have the opportunity to enhance the choral ensemble skills currently being developed in High School Choir or Concert Chorale, with an emphasis on a higher level of individual vocal development. Students will perform as soloists and in small ensembles, in addition to the large ensemble. Only the most advanced choral music is performed. Required performances include (but are not limited to) at least four evening concerts per year, Grandparents’ Day, Christmas caroling, the MSHSAA Music Festival, MSHSAA Solo/Ensemble Festival, Conference Choir, opportunities for worship and church performances and various community events. (Students are encouraged to try out for the MCDA District/State Choirs.)

Curriculum: Variety of instructor-selected resources used for theory, history, and listening. Choral literature is chosen by the instructor each year for performance.

College Music Appreciation (MBU, MUHL 153, Dual Credit Class)

Elective, 11th -12th Grade, Semester, 0.5 High School Credit, 3 College Credits. Introduction to the appreciation and understanding of the basic elements, genres, and style periods of Western music. Classical and popular styles will be presented. Two live concert experiences are required.

Curriculum:Cengage VitalSource Music

College Fundamentals of Music (MBU, MUTH 103, Dual Credit Class)

Prerequisite: None Elective, 11th -12th Grade, Semester, 0.5 High School Credit, 3 College Credits. This course will include study of the notation of melody, rhythm, and basic harmony. Includes scales, intervals, triads, and harmonization of simple melodies. For non-music majors and those preparing for MUTH 113.

Curriculum:TBD

Prerequisite: Approval or satisfactory performances on entrance audition Elective, 9th-12th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit The purpose of Introductory Worship I is to enable students to have a personal response to the revelation of Christ and model a lifestyle of character that flows out of an intimate relationship with the Father. Students will be expected to begin gleaning a deep knowledge of Scriptural passages concerning worship and, subsequently, break down personal barriers of tradition in order to fully worship in spirit and in truth. Students will learn to build music sets, which are intentional and may be theme-based. They will analyze lyrics through a biblical worldview and work within a team to carry the message of worship to the community through their individual talents.

Students taking Worship I for fine arts credit must demonstrate musicality through public performance of worship with the instrument of their choice (this may include vocal performance). Students will learn to build music sets, which are intentional and may be theme-based. This course may be repeated as elective credit only.

Curriculum: ESV Bible Scripture Multitracks.com Subscription

Intermediate Worship II

Prerequisites: Introductory Worship I Elective, 10th-12th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit The purpose of Worship II is to enable students to continue deepening their personal relationship with Christ in order to promote personal service to the body of Christ. Deep knowledge of Scriptural passages concerning worship will be increased through study of Scriptural commentary and writings of current and past worship leaders. Students will learn to build music sets, which are intentional and theme-based. They will write an analysis of readings and chosen music lyrics, synthesizing information they have gleaned from their studies. Greater service through community outreach and willingness to demonstrate leadership skills within a team through both speech and actions will be expected as students become true servant leaders. May be used to fulfill Bible III credit.

Students taking Worship II for fine arts credit will be expected to perform with the worship team and will demonstrate knowledge of transposing music and creating a worship team with balanced vocals and instrumentation. Mastery of a single instrument should be accomplished and a comfort level for performance with a secondary instrument will be expected. Fine arts students in Worship II will also be expected to compose/arrange a worship song. Students taking Worship II for Practical Arts credit will be part of the worship team technical crew. Responsibilities will emphasize areas of student personal interest, but demand cross training on sound systems, and media presentation. This course may be repeated for elective credit only.

Curriculum: ESV Bible Scripture Multitracks.com Subscription

Beginning Strings

Elective, 9th-12th Grade, Semester, 0.5 High School credit It is an introduction to string instruments. Students will choose a string instrument and learn it in a group setting. Daily practice at home is expected in order to improve skills. After one semester, the student may be ready to join Allegro Strings.

Curriculum: Learn to Play a Stringed Instrument, Books 1-3 (Matesky and Womack), Alfred Music; Smart Music