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Course Title: Jazz Ensemble Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 105530 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition Open to 9, 10, 11,12
Grades:
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in Band
Notes: Class meets on cycle day A
Description: The purpose of the high school Jazz Ensemble is to provide able high school musicians with advanced
music experiences in the style of big band jazz. Students receive intensive technical experience with written as well as
improvised jazz. There are various opportunities to perform at community, school, and jazz related festivals and
clinics. Group size depends on standard big band instrumentation. Variations in ensemble composition are at the
director's discretion.
Course Title: Jazz Band Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 105540 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition Open to 9, 10, 11,12
Grades:
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in Band
Notes: Class meets on cycle day B
Description: The purpose of the high school Jazz Band is to provide able high school musicians with advanced music
experiences in the style of big band jazz. Students receive intensive technical experience with written as well as
improvised jazz. There are various opportunities to perform at community, school, and jazz related festivals and
clinics. Group size will be as large as possible to accommodate student interest while still keeping a balanced
instrumentation. Variations in ensemble composition will be at the director's discretion.
Course Title: Orchestra Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 105550 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency at level 3 or higher music on a stringed Open to 9, 10, 11,
instrument Grades: 12
Description: Students in Orchestra develop a varied repertoire that includes classical and popular music. Students
perform in concerts inside and outside of the district. There is collaboration with the choirs and members of the band
program as well. Students participating in orchestra are given an opportunity to audition for an advanced group orchestra
experience. This advanced group will perform at various community events and extra performances.
Course Title: Freshman Choir Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 105610 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): None Open to 9
Grades:
Description: This choir is organized as the basic element in the vocal music program and the foundation for more
specialized work in the advanced choirs. The class involves sight-reading, tone production, voice placement and other
fundamental singing techniques. Attendance at rehearsals and concert performances is required for those who select this
course.
Course Title: Concert Choir Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 105620 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): None Open to 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: Concert Choir is an ensemble class for students who enjoy singing and working in a group. The class
objectives include good ensemble singing, improving each individual’s vocal technique, and high-level performance of
quality literature. Class activities include warm-up exercises and rehearsing challenging choral selections for mixed
ensembles. Attendance at rehearsals and concert performances is required for those who select this course.
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