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MUSIC

Course Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Band E E E

Chorale E E E E
Concert Band E
Concert Choir E E
Grazioso E E E
Jazz Improvisation E E E E
Music History E E E E
Music Theory & Composition E* E E E

Philharmonic Orchestra E E
Symphony Orchestra E E
E = Elective and the year student is eligible to take the course.
E*=Elective and available ONLY with Consent of Instructor

BAND CONCERT BAND

Course ID: MUS2011-2012 Course ID: MUS1011-1012
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 and 2) Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 and 2)
Grades: 10-12 Grades: 9
Description: All band students are together to form the marching band Description: The band will be called (during concert season) the
which begins with summer rehearsals (band camp the week of the “Concert Band.” It will have its own instructional period for 90
Waunafest parade) and performances (Waunafest parade, WI Dells minutes. Small group instruction will occur once every six school days
parade in September, home football games) and when school begins like other band students. Concert Band is a Freshmen only full-year
through October and possibly into November with football play offs. class designed to transition students into the high school band
In late October, the marching band transitions to two concert bands. program. Concert Band will have units of study to include marching
Students will be assessed only if they wish to be considered for Wind band concepts (including summer band camp, Waunafest Parade, and
Ensemble (placement in Wind Ensemble will be based upon work Friday night football games), musical skill-building, age/ability
ethic, balanced instrumentation, dedication/contributions to the band appropriate band literature, performance techniques and solo and
program and playing assessment. It is not based on what year you are ensemble. Members of this ensemble will have the same opportunities
in school). Band students perform at concerts in December, March and to play in co-curricular offerings such as Pep Band, Jazz Ensembles and
May and are expected to attend small group instruction. The Jazz Combo as students in grades 10-12.
Symphonic Band generally plays Class B and C music and the Wind
Ensemble generally plays Class A and B music. CONCERT CHOIR
Course ID: MUS3111-3112
CHORALE Prerequisite: One year of Chorale or Grazioso
Credit:
1.0 (Semester 1 and 2)
Course ID: MUS1111-1112 Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: None Description: Concert Choir consists of intermediate to advanced male
Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 and 2) and female vocalists who are interested in improving their
Grades: 9-12 musicianship through the rehearsal and performance of challenging
Description: Chorale is an ensemble consisting of beginning and choral literature. Placement will be determined by the director’s
intermediate male and female vocalists who have an interest in assessment of a student’s vocal abilities, tonal memory, sight reading,
improving their musicianship through the rehearsal and performance and rehearsal skills. Students will prepare music for 4-5 concerts as
of standard choral literature. This is a course for all singers who are well as study music in preparation for solo & ensemble. Students
interested in developing their skills in vocal technique, sight reading, receive small group instruction on a 6-day rotating schedule.
and overall music knowledge. Students will prepare music for 4-5
concerts as well as study music in preparation for solo & ensemble.
Students receive small group instruction on a 6-day rotating schedule.