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Colorguard A/B
Course # Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Audition (April & May)
UC Approved – N/A
Credits: 10
This course is designed for those students interested in learning dance and marching skills. Tall flags and other props will be used. Upon acceptance into the Color guard, students will perform at athletic events, parades and field shows, as well as at separate competitions and pep rallies. Attendance at all performances, after school and evening rehearsals is a requirement. Maintenance of academic eligibility of 2.0 will be required of all members for performance. Students receive P.E. credit if taken in sophomore year and beyond. Students will be placed in the Intermediate (9, 10) and Advanced (11, 12) Bands (A & B) once the semester begins to be eligible for College Visual/Performing Arts Credit
Jazz Ensemble A/B
Course # 7050/7051 Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisites: Audition
UC Approved – F-College Prep Visual/Performing Arts
Credits: 10
This course is open to all advanced band wind and percussion players. This group performs at concerts and festivals. This course is oriented toward preparation and performance of high quality jazz ensemble literature, as well as encouraging improvement of individual music fundamentals and technical playing skills. Members are expected to assume the responsibilities and self-discipline necessary to contribute to the success of such an organization. Attendance at all performances, after school and evening rehearsals is a requirement. Maintenance of academic eligibility of 2.0 will be required of all jazz members for performance.
Introduction to Art A/B
Course # 6001/6002 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 10
The Introduction to Art course is for all students that are beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of art. Students will develop basic skills using a variety of materials such as; graphite, color pencils, watercolors, ink, and paint. This course is encouraged to be taken as a prerequisite before taking higher level visual art courses. The focus of this class will be to develop perceptual art skills by understanding the Concepts on the Elements and Principles of Art. This is a yearlong course.