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actual ensemble. Activities of these ensembles include as a supplement to the large group experience for
the following: 3 Concerts (December, March, May), solo performances at school and community events.
and ensemble contest, and commencement exercise
activities. Attendance at all rehearsals performances is a Symphonic Orchestra including woodwinds, brass and
requirement of the course. percussion may be a part of the orchestral experience
for some performances at the discretion of the
HUDSON BAND DANCERS orchestra director. Membership in the Full Orchestra
(woodwinds, brass and percussion) is contingent upon
(10 weeks, ¼ credit, Grades 9-12) enrollment in top concert band and recommendation of
Prerequisite: Audition only. the head band director. An audition may also be
The Hudson Dancers are a part of the Marching Band required. These spots in the orchestra are very limited
family, and perform with the band during the fall and are considered an honors position in the orchestra
season. Girls trying out for a dance position will be program. The wind and percussion section rehearses
given instructions of the required routine prior to the outside the school day and requires advanced technical
actual tryouts. Final selection will be determined by the proficiency as well as mature musical thought.
professional band staff.
MUSIC CREATION
Grades are determined by the directors and the dance
advisor. Participation in the band activities, attendance (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
at practices, cooperation with the professional staff,
dance advisor and other members of the band, etc. All Music Creation is the hands-on creation of music, both
impact upon the final grade. original and unoriginal, with the use of different apps on
the iPad, such as: GarageBand, iMaschine, iMPC,
Dancers will provide their own blouses and boots (or iMovie, Keezy, etc. Basic knowledge of music theory,
items not provided by the Music Association). piano keyboard, audio file formats, and Apple product
Wednesday evening practices and special practices use are prerequisites of the course. Students will be
called by the dance advisor are required also. expected to not only create artificial music using the
above apps, but students are also expected to sing
ORCHESTRA and/or play any instrument that may enhance their
creations. This course meets the 1/2-credit computer
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12) literacy requirement.
The high school orchestra as a class accepts all string CHORAL MUSIC
instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp).
The orchestra rehearses daily as a string orchestra to CHOIR
review, maintain and refine pedagogical techniques for
bowed string instrument performance. There are 2 (Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12)
string orchestras: Chamber Orchestra (by audition) and
Sinfonietta. The string orchestras perform a minimum The Concert Choir (Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus and
of 4 formal concerts throughout the school year plus the Chamber Chorale) function during the same period
additional performances at festivals, OMEA of the school day. This is possible because of flexible
competitions, elementary school concerts and scheduling. Music from all major periods of history is
community events. Literature chosen for the string sung in performance. Attendance at concert
orchestra comes from the standard orchestral performances is a requirement of the course.
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
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