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GRAZIOSO MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION
Course ID: MUS2111-2112 Course ID: MUS2311
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Previous music experience (see description)
Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 and 2) Credit: 1/2 (Semester 1)
Grades: 10-12 Grades: 10-12
Description: Grazioso is an ensemble consisting of intermediate treble Description: (Formerly called Music Technology) Available to Grade
vocalists who have an interest in improving their musicianship through 9 only by meeting and consent of instructor. The course is designed
the rehearsal and performance of challenging Soprano and Alto choral to allow students to learn more in-depth about the
literature. This is a course for all singers who are interested in fundamentals/theories of music (scales, chords, harmony, melody,
developing their skills in vocal technique, sight reading, and overall form) which leads to composing and describing music. The class
music knowledge. Students will prepare music for 4-5 concerts as well includes the use of music computer software programs, keyboards,
as study music in preparation for solo & ensemble. Students receive student workbooks, group discussion, individual projects,
small group instruction on a 6-day rotating schedule. demonstrations, and guest speakers. Students must have band, choir,
orchestra, extensive piano background, or, after a conference with
JAZZ IMPROVISATION and the consent of the instructor. Students must be able to read
Course ID: MUS1311 music (not just TAB guitar or bass) and comprehend rhythms.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 1) PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Grades: 9-12 Course ID: MUS1211-1212
Description: This course provides introductory and intermediate Prerequisite: Prior string instrument experience
instruction of jazz improvisation. During the course of the semester, Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 and 2)
you will be exposed to a number of jazz styles. Through these styles Grades: 9-10
students will study the fundamentals of improvisation to include Description: Philharmonic Orchestra includes string players in grade 9-
chord structures, chord notation, chord progressions, scales, musical 10. A wide variety of music is studied, including world folk, jazz,
forms, listening to, transcribing and performing jazz music. Students classical and traditional pieces. We perform 3 concerts a year and
will be expected to sing and/or play both in classroom situations and students have the opportunity to participate in the annual Solo
performance-based situations. By the end of the semester, the goal Ensemble Festival in March. At this level, we focus on improving our
is to be comfortable with improvising over song forms including the string performing techniques such as advanced bowings and finger
12 bar blues, AABA, and modal while utilizing a variety of scales. You positions. Class time is also used to explore music history and music
must be able to read notes and rhythms. Students in this course will
be welcomed to join the jazz combo, jazz ensembles or vocal jazz theory, as well as strengthen aural skills with ear training activities.
ensemble. .

MUSIC HISTORY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Course ID: MUS1322
Prerequisite: None Course ID: MUS2211-2212
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 2) Prerequisite: Prior string instrument experience
Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 and 2)
Description: This course provides an introductory survey of music Grades: 11-12
fundamentals, music history, world music (to include Native Description: Symphony Orchestra includes string players from Grades
American) music in theater and film, and music technology. Students 11-12. A wide variety of music is studied, including world folk, jazz,
will examine musical developments in various genres ranging from classical and traditional pieces. We perform 4 concerts a year (Nov,
Dec, March and May) and students have the opportunity to
medieval to modern, jazz, pop/rock, and blues as they relate to major participate in the annual Solo Ensemble Festival in March. In
historical events, social movements, and cultural trends. Students will Symphonic Orchestra, we continue to advance our techniques and
examine historical recordings to develop listening skills and understanding of music theory and music history. Each year we
distinguish specific characteristics among a variety of musical styles. collaborate with advanced band members to perform symphonic
Attendance at two live performances separate from regular class masterpieces.
meetings is required.