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members of the band, etc. All impact upon the advanced technical proficiency as well as mature
final grade. musical thought.
Dancers will provide their own blouses and boots
(or items not provided by the Music Association). MUSIC CREATION
Wednesday evening practices and special practices
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
called by the dance advisor are required also.
Music Creation is the hands-on creation of music,
both original and unoriginal, with the use of
ORCHESTRA
different apps on the iPad, such as: GarageBand,
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12) iMaschine, iMPC, iMovie, Keezy, etc. Basic
knowledge of music theory, piano keyboard, audio
The high school orchestra as a class accepts all file formats, and Apple product use are
string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass,
prerequisites of the course. Students will be
and harp).
expected to not only create artificial music using
The orchestra rehearses daily as a string orchestra the above apps, but students are also expected to
to review, maintain and refine pedagogical
sing and/or play any instrument that may enhance
techniques for bowed string instrument
their creations. This course meets the 1/2-credit
performance. There are 2 string orchestras: computer literacy requirement.
Chamber Orchestra (by audition) and Sinfonietta.
The string orchestras perform a minimum of 4
formal concerts throughout the school year plus CHORAL MUSIC
additional performances at festivals, OMEA
competitions, elementary school concerts and
community events. Literature chosen for the string
orchestra comes from the standard orchestral CHOIR (MEN’S AND WOMENS)
repertoire including selections on the Ohio Music (Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12)
Educators Association Contest List and Prescribed
Lists by the American String Teachers Association. The HHS Women's Choir is an ensemble made
exclusively out of the ladies at Hudson High School
Solo & Ensemble contest is strongly encouraged to
develop individual skills and small group skills in in grades 9-12. This choir is meant for young ladies
to explore and learn more about their own voice as
Chamber Music (small ensembles of 2-8 players).
they go through a voice change through classic
Soloists and Chamber groups may also have
female repertoire meant to let young singers
additional opportunity to perform as a supplement
to the large group experience for performances at succeed. Students should expect to sing in a
variety of languages, such as; English, German,
school and community events.
Latin, etc. Solfege is an integral tool that will be
used extensively to teach students how to read
Symphonic Orchestra including woodwinds, brass
music. Students will be expected to have a basic
and percussion may be a part of the orchestral
experience for some performances at the understanding of solfege throughout the year.
discretion of the orchestra director. Membership The HHS Men's Choir is an ensemble made
in the Full Orchestra (woodwinds, brass and exclusively out of the gentlemen at Hudson High
percussion) is contingent upon enrollment in top School in grades 9-12. This choir is meant for
concert band and recommendation of the head young men to explore and learn more about their
band director. An audition may also be required. own voice as they go through a voice change
These spots in the orchestra are very limited and through classic male repertoire meant to let young
are considered an honors position in the orchestra singers succeed. Students should expect to sing in
program. The wind and percussion section a variety of languages, such as; English, German,
rehearses outside the school day and requires
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