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Course Title: Color Guard Credit Value: 0.25
Course Number: 105516 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 nine weeks, 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. This course will transition into a study
hall during the second nine-weeks.
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, 12
instrument Grades:
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.
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