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Course Number: 8182 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Audition
Second period Jazz Ensemble (Brush Jazz Effect) is a year-long course open to all students who can play
an instrument, read music and participate in all rehearsals and performances. Students not enrolled in 3rd
period band are eligible to enroll pending successful completion of a playing audition and director
permission.
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Concert Choir 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
Course Number: 8165 Full Year 1 Credit
Concert Choir is a non-auditioned vocal ensemble designed to introduce singers to choral ensembles at the
high school level. Various vocal techniques will be presented and utilized to teach students to read music
and perform a wide variety of musical genres including foreign language. This group is comprised of all
high school grade levels. All students of any musical level are welcome to explore vocal music in this class
and it is a prerequisite to audition for Chorale or Honors Chorus(extracurricular activity). Culminating
performances are meaningful and a mandatory component of this class; therefore, performers must be
present for all rehearsals and performances, (which are graded.) Some rehearsals outside of the school day
may be required for various choral events throughout the year.
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Chorale 10 , 11 , 12 grade *( 9 grade by invitation only)
Course Number: 8270 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Audition prior to beginning of the school year. Students must be able to sight read
music, understand musical notation and have good skill and understanding of proper concert and
rehearsal etiquette. Chorale is an auditioned upper-level choir comprised of musically advanced
sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Advanced incoming freshmen can audition with the recommendation/
suggestion of the director. Chorale focus turns more towards vocal independence in four-part singing with
an emphasis on technique, listening, and sight-reading skills that will act as a base for more complex vocal
works in the future. This ensemble is designed to refine choral singing ability, sight-reading skill, a Capella
singing, and music theory knowledge. In order to participate in this group, the student must have previous
choir experience (i.e. at least one year in Concert Choir unless advance musical skill is shown) and be able
to sight-read music, understand musical notation, and have good skill and understanding of proper rehearsal
and concert etiquette. The Chorale performs in all school choral and some community events throughout
the year.
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Soundsation Show Choir 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
Course Number: 8265 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spring audition including vocal and dance assessment.
Soundsation is an auditioned group comprised of singer/dancer’s, band, and crew members. Students
enrolled perform at choral events at the school, community events and festivals, and compete in
competitions. All students must attend mandatory summer camps as well as rehearsals and performances
which are graded. This ensemble meets Monday through Friday during the day with MANDATORY after
school rehearsals Monday and Wednesday (5:00-7:00 pm). Students are responsible for the costs of
costumes and travel, though many fundraising opportunities are available to offset these costs. Students
must be registered for Soundsation during the day; those in school-sponsored vocational or CCP may be
exempt from this requirement with approval of the director and principal or designee.
Music Theory 1 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
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Course Number: 8171 One Semester .50 Credit
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