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This group performs a wide variety of serious as well as popular musical literature representing all of the major periods of musical composition.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (396)
Year (Tues. & Thurs. 7:15 a.m.) 1/2 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Req: Audition and director’s approval, membership required in a large instrumental ensemble.
Jazz Ensemble is a select group which focuses on compositions from various periods of popular and jazz music. Every member is required to perform at all scheduled concerts, festivals, open house, and public events outside of school time. The group will go on a tour to local elementary schools in the spring.
ORCHESTRAL WINDS (397)
Year (Wednesday 7:15 a.m.) 1/4 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Req: Audition and director’s approval, required to be a member of a large instrumental ensemble.
Orchestra Winds is a select instrumental ensemble for piano, woodwind, string, brass, and percussion students, which focuses on the performance of many compositions from all musical periods. Students accepted into Orchestra Winds are also members of Symphonic Band and/or Orchestra. They are required to perform, when requested, at concerts, festivals, any OMEA contests, Music Association meetings, and other public events outside of school time.
MARCHING BAND (317)
Band Camp through the end of football season 1/4 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Marching Band is a performance class for instrumentalists and auditioned Dance Team and Color Guard members. Members are required to perform at all football games, rallies, band shows, and other selected events during the season. This ensemble may also perform for additional community and school events throughout the entire school year. As this is a credited class, attendance at all scheduled rehearsals, games, and other performances is mandatory and reflected in the grade. Students enrolled in the course will purchase personal supplies, including specific shoes, t-shirts etc.
In addition to the season schedule, ALL members MUST attend summer band camp rehearsals, pre-season rehearsals, and pre-season performances. Please contact the marching band director for the specific dates and times.
• Summer Band Camp rehearsals run for two weeks, typically beginning the end of July into the month of August. Rehearsals will run Monday through Friday from morning to midafternoon.
• Pre-season rehearsals and performances occur in August, typically the week prior to school starting.
• Once school begins, the Band has rehearsals after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:45 p.m.-
5:45 p.m. throughout the football season. Performances will occur throughout the season.
MUSIC THEORY (376A)
1st Semester only 1/2 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12 Req: Previous musical experience (All students must have permission of instructor in order to enroll.)
Music Theory is available to students who are interested in the construction of music and could be pursuing a career in music. The students learn the fundamentals of music, including notation, scales, ear-training and harmony, and introduction to the piano keyboard. The student will be able to create an original composition.
CONCERT CHOIR (391)
Year 1 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11
Concert Choir is an introductory choir course. Students will be trained in the fundamentals of voice: vocal production, part-singing, sight-reading, and choral diction. Students will also learn how to read basic music notation. Concert Choir members are required to perform on select school concerts.
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