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Course Title: Jazz Ensemble Credit Value: 0.5

Course Number: 105530 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11,12
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in Band
Notes: Class meets on cycle day A
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Description: The purpose of the high school Jazz Ensemble is to provide able high school musicians with advanced
music experiences in the style of big band jazz. Students receive intensive technical experience with written as well as
improvised jazz. There are various opportunities to perform at community, school, and jazz related festivals and
clinics. Group size depends on standard big band instrumentation. Variations in ensemble composition are at the
director's discretion.

Course Title: Jazz Band Credit Value: 0.5

Course Number: 105540 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11,12
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in Band
Notes: Class meets on cycle day B
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Description: The purpose of the high school Jazz Band is to provide able high school musicians with advanced music
experiences in the style of big band jazz. Students receive intensive technical experience with written as well as
improvised jazz. There are various opportunities to perform at community, school, and jazz related festivals and
clinics. Group size will be as large as possible to accommodate student interest while still keeping a balanced
instrumentation. Variations in ensemble composition will be at the director's discretion.

Course Title: Orchestra Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 105550 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency at level 3 or higher music on a Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
stringed instrument
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Description: Students in Orchestra develop a varied repertoire that includes classical and popular music. Students
perform in concerts inside and outside of the district. There is collaboration with the choirs and members of the band
program as well. Students participating in orchestra are given an opportunity to audition for an advanced group
orchestra experience. This advanced group will perform at various community events and extra performances

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