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MUSIC continued
MUSIC ELECTIVES TRIMESTER MUSIC ELECTIVES
Beginning Guitar Garage Band
May sign up for one, two, or all in sequential order. May sign up for one, or both in sequential order.
Note: Must use acoustic nylon string guitar. School will provide Note: All students must audition to receive pre-approval
guitars, however students may also use their own. from the music department to register for this course. See
Prerequisite: A-None; B-Pass Beginning Guitar A with a “B” or a teacher in the music department.
better, or instructor permission; C-Beginning Guitar B with a “B” Pre-approval to register does not guarantee automatic
or better, or instructor permission entrance.
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts Prerequisite: Must take A before B.
Grade Level: 9-12 Strong interest in music and some performance experience,
vocal or instrumental. Ability to provide own instrument. This
Beginning Guitar A Course Number 057701 class may be taken only one time.
Description: For the student with little or no experience on the Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts
guitar. You will learn basic playing skills and learn to read basic
music. Grade Level: 9-12
Garage Band A Course Number 057301
IF YOU WILL USE YOUR OWN GUITAR, USE THE Garage Band B Course Number 057302
COURSE NUMBER 057701G Course Description: In this course, you start your own band,
study basic music theory, and compose and perform your own
Beginning Guitar B Course Number 057702 music.
Description: Must pass Beginning Guitar A with a “B” or better
or have instructor permission to continue. You will continue to Music of Social Change
expand your skills as a guitarist. You will learn several styles of Course Number: 058200
music and then be able to focus of the style you like most.
Prerequisite: None
IF YOU WILL USE YOUR OWN GUITAR, USE THE Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts
COURSE NUMBER 057702G Grade Level: 9-12
Course Description: People are most expressive in times of
Beginning Guitar C Course Number 057703 adversity. In this class, you will experience war and politics,
oppression, and the human condition through the music of today
Description: Must pass Beginning Guitar B with a “B” or better and yesterday: rap, opera, blues, classical, folk, musical theatre,
or have instructor permission to continue. You will continue to and country. This is not a performance class so no music
study various styles of music and will perform as a soloist and as experience is necessary.
part of a group. At least one performance outside of class is
required.
IF YOU WILL USE YOUR OWN GUITAR, USE THE Music Theory
COURSE NUMBER 057703G Course Number: 058100
Prerequisite: Current participation in band, orchestra or choir, or
with permission from instructor following successful completion of
entrance exam.
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Description: If you plan to study music in college, this is
a valuable class for you. You will deepen your knowledge and
understanding of the music elements, and build a solid
foundation in ear training, sight singing, and analysis.
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