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Fine Arts

Music Band
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
Choir and Band are year-long courses. Grades are based on Prerequisite Band Director approval or tryout
participation, attendance, performance exams, rehearsals, and
performance. Emphasis is on playing and marching fundamentals. This en-
semble will perform at football games, marching contests, con-
certs, parades, and the region concert festival. Each student will
Class Piano have the opportunity to audition for all-region band and partici-
10th, 11th, 12th 1 Year, 1 credit pate in solos and ensembles. Attendance at all rehearsals and
performances is required. Band is a year-long course. Grades
Class Piano is designed for the student who is planning on ma- are based on participation and attendance at rehearsals and
joring in music or pursuing a musical career. Students do not performances as well as playing test and other written assign-
need any prior piano experience to take this class. ments. In addition, all students, including transfer students, will
be required to complete a playing audition to be eligible for en-
Mixed Choir rollment in the Marion Band Program.

10th, 11th,12th 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Audition Jazz Band
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
Emphasis is on the study of music through performance of cho- Prerequisite: Audition
ral literature from all historical periods. This is an auditioned
ensemble which performs advanced choral literature. The choir This course is offered by audition to any student who is also
performs four concerts each year, along with participation in enrolled in band and successfully completes the audition pro-
clinics, contests, regional and state events. Attendance at con- cess. For those musicians who play instruments not currently
certs and contests is required. part of the band program ( guitar, bass guitar, piano) auditions
Female Choir will be held prior to CAP Conferences. Jazz Band instrumenta-
tion includes piano, trap set, rhythm and bass guitar along with
10th, 11th,12th 1 year, 1 credit saxophone, trumpet, and trombone. The Jazz Band learns many
Prerequisite: Audition new musical styles in a traditional big band setting. Much time is
invested in learning and interpreting chord symbols as well as
Emphasis is on performance and individual student improve- required attendance at several public performances. No student
ment. This ensemble is active in the same concerts and events will be placed in jazz band without the successful completion of
as Mixed Choir and Select Ladies Choir. Attendance at concerts the audition process.
and contests is required.

Music Appreciation
10th, 11th, 12th 1 semester, 1/2 credit

The purpose of the fine arts-music course is to increase the
students’ sensitivity and knowledge of music and its history.
Instruction includes elements of music; music history, including
baroque, medieval, classical, romantic, impressionist, and twen-
tieth century; characteristics of music from specific historical
periods; and music production.

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