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Course Title: Music Honors Program
Course Number: Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): A student must be enrolled as a member of Open to Grades: 9,10,11,12
the band, chorus, or orchestra program. The
student must also successfully complete an
application/audition process involving
performance mastery of a selected musical
work and have a background that reflects
advanced musical training and ability. A
panel of staff members from the music
department and administration will oversee
the selection process.
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Description: The honors program in music is designed to give the serious high school musician the opportunity to learn
advanced musical concepts and perform music at a higher level of independence. All students who participate in band or
orchestra may audition and apply for the honors music program at Pine-Richland High School. Students in the honors
music program receive 0.5 additional quality points, to the grades they earned in their full year course. All musicians who
meet the prerequisites for the honors music program will be required to complete assignments above and beyond the
regular ensemble requirements. These assignments include but are not limited to: one performance per semester of a recital
piece with appropriate accompaniment; one performance per semester of an approved work in front of a jury of music
faculty members (similar to college music majors); one term paper per semester based on a pre-approved topic relating to
an advanced musical concept; and one independent project per semester that is pre-approved and relates to the student’s
musical interests (e.g.: theoretical analysis of a concerto, transcription of an improvised solo, study of breathing techniques
and their effects on tone production).

Course Title: Marching Band & Ensemble Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 105500 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Open to any student who musically qualifies Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Attendance at band camp
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Description: In Band, continued emphasis is placed on the development and appreciation of good musical literature and
technical performance skills. All students selecting Band must participate in Marching Band during the fall marching
season. During the concert season, the students are divided into performance ensembles based on musical ability. The
band directors will assess each student’s musicianship for proper placement within the appropriate ensemble. If they
qualify musically, students may also play in the Jazz Band or Jazz Ensemble. Attendance at summer band camp is
mandatory.

Course Title: Dance Team Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 105515 Term(s) Offered: Semester 1
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Description: In conjunction with Marching Band and Ensemble for the first semester, movement is used for the
development and appreciation of good music, literature, rhythmic accuracy and technical abilities related to musical
interpretation. All students chosen for this course take part in Marching Band and perform at other related events
throughout the semester. Additional rehearsal time outside of class is mandatory. Students will perform throughout the
first semester.

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