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Course Title: Music Honors Program

Course Number: Term(s) Full Year

Offered:

Prerequisite(s): A student must be enrolled as a member of the band, Open to 9,10,11,12

chorus, or orchestra program. The student must also Grades:
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.

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) Full Year

Offered:

Prerequisite(s): Open to any student who musically qualifies Open to Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Attendance at band camp

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) Semester 1

Offered:

Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition Open to 9, 10, 11,12

Grades:

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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