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MUSIC

BAND

Band 9 A, B, C Wind Ensemble A, B, C
Course Number: 054001 + 054002 + 054003 Course Numbers: 057201 + 057202 + 057203
Must take all 3 trimesters Prerequisites: Must audition for band placement
Prerequisite: Membership is based on successful completion of Grade Level: 10-12
Band 8 or audition with the band director. Fulfills Graduation Requirement for: Fine Arts
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts Course Description: This course is for students at the highest
Grade Level: 9 skill levels. It includes further development of knowledge and
skills. This course will include several performances throughout
Course Description: Your musical skills are continuing to the year.
develop, and you are ready to explore more challenging and
interesting band music. In daily band rehearsals, you will be Registration for this band requires a full year commitment.
learning more advanced playing techniques and expanding your
knowledge of music and music theory. The band also performs
several evening concerts throughout the year and your ORCHESTRA
participation in these concerts is required.
Registration for this band requires a full year commitment. Orchestra 9 A, B, C
Course Number: 054101 + 054102 + 054103

Must take all 3 trimesters
ALL BAND, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR PLACEMENT FOR
GRADES 10-12 WILL BE BY AUDITION. Prerequisite: Membership is based on successful completion of
Orchestra 8 or audition with the orchestra director.

Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts
Symphonic Band A, B, C Grade Level: 9
Course Number: 056201 + 056202 + 056203
Must take all 3 trimesters Course Description: Your musical skills are continuing to
develop, and you are ready to explore more challenging and
Prerequisite: Must audition for band placement interesting orchestral music. In daily orchestra rehearsals, you

Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts will be learning more advanced playing techniques and
Grade Level: 10-12 expanding your knowledge of music and music theory. The
orchestra also performs several evening concerts throughout the
Course Description: In this course, you will continue to develop year and your participation in these concerts is required.
your musical knowledge and skills in band. This course will Registration for orchestra requires a full year commitment.
include several performances throughout the year.
Registration for this band requires a full year commitment.
ALL BAND, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR PLACEMENT FOR
GRADES 10-12 WILL BE BY AUDITION.
Concert Band A, B, C
Course Number: 056401 + 056402 + 056403 Chamber Orchestra A, B, C
Must take all 3 trimesters Course Number: 057101 + 057102 + 057103
Prerequisite: Must audition for band placement Must take all 3 trimesters
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts Prerequisite: Must audition for orchestra placement
Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts
Course Description: This course is for the most advanced Grade Level: 10-12
instrumentalists. Placement will depend on instrumentation Course Description: In this level of string orchestra, you will
needs of the ensemble, demonstrated skills of individuals, and gain ensemble experience and reflect upon music and musical
directors discretion. This course will included extensive performance. Chamber Orchestra is a group that focuses on
performances throughout the year. building and reinforces a technical base that will be needed to

Registration for this band requires a full year commitment. perform in the top ensemble (Symphony Orchestra). This course
will include several performances throughout the year.
Registration for orchestra requires a full year commitment.

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