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and ensemble contest, and commencement exercise
activities. Attendance at all rehearsals performances is a
requirement of the course.
HUDSON BAND DANCERS
(10 weeks, ¼ credit, Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: Audition only.
The Hudson Dancers are a part of the Marching Band
family, and perform with the band during the fall
season. Girls trying out for a dance position will be
given instructions of the required routine prior to the
actual tryouts. Final selection will be determined by the
professional band staff.
Grades are determined by the directors and the dance
advisor. Participation in the band activities, attendance
at practices, cooperation with the professional staff,
dance advisor and other members of the band, etc. All
impact upon the final grade.
Dancers will provide their own blouses and boots (or
items not provided by the Music Association).
Wednesday evening practices and special practices
called by the dance advisor are required also.
ORCHESTRA
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12)
The high school orchestra as a class accepts all string
instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp).
The orchestra rehearses daily as a string orchestra to
review, maintain and refine pedagogical techniques for
bowed string instrument performance. There are 2
string orchestras: Chamber Orchestra (by audition) and
Sinfonietta. The string orchestras perform a minimum
of 4 formal concerts throughout the school year plus
additional performances at festivals, OMEA
competitions, elementary school concerts and
community events. Literature chosen for the string
orchestra comes from the standard orchestral
repertoire including selections on the Ohio Music
Educators Association Contest List and Prescribed Lists
by the American String Teachers Association. Solo &
Ensemble contest is strongly encouraged to develop
individual skills and small group skills in Chamber Music
(small ensembles of 2-8 players). Soloists and Chamber
groups may also have additional opportunity to perform
as a supplement to the large group experience for
performances at school and community events.
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Symphonic Orchestra including woodwinds, brass and
percussion may be a part of the orchestral experience
for some performances at the discretion of the
orchestra director. Membership in the Full Orchestra
(woodwinds, brass and percussion) is contingent upon
enrollment in top concert band and recommendation of
the head band director. An audition may also be
required. These spots in the orchestra are very limited
and are considered an honors position in the orchestra
program. The wind and percussion section rehearses
outside the school day and requires advanced technical
proficiency as well as mature musical thought.
MUSIC CREATION
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
Music Creation is the hands-on creation of music, both
original and unoriginal, with the use of different apps on
the iPad, such as: GarageBand, iMaschine, iMPC,
iMovie, Keezy, etc. Basic knowledge of music theory,
piano keyboard, audio file formats, and Apple product
use are prerequisites of the course. Students will be
expected to not only create artificial music using the
above apps, but students are also expected to sing
and/or play any instrument that may enhance their
creations. This course meets the 1/2-credit computer
literacy requirement.
CHORAL MUSIC
CHOIR
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12)
The Concert Choir (Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus and
the Chamber Chorale) function during the same period
of the school day. This is possible because of flexible
scheduling. Music from all major periods of history is
sung in performance. Attendance at concert
performances is a requirement of the course.