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Choir 2 – 230510 fundraising events is mandatory. This course may
10-15 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 be repeated for credit. Recommended pathway:
1 Year Course Approval of instructor.
UC Requirement f
CSU Requirement VAPA Jazz Ensemble – 230110
School Site(s) BCHS, MHS, THS, LHS 15 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
Description: The chorus performs intermediate, and
advanced level literature from various selected eras of 1 Year Course
music histories. In addition to the techniques of UC Requirement f
rehearsal and performance, the students learn the CSU Requirement VAPA
theory and history of the music performed. The director School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, THS
schedules required performances. The course may be Description: This is primarily a performing
repeated for additional credit. Recommended pathway: organization. Emphasis is placed on performing a
Successful completion of Beginning Choir. variety of standard jazz styles, applying music theory in
jazz performance and improvisation. Attendance and
Choir 3 – 230515 participation at all rehearsals, performances, and
10-15 Credits Grade(s) 10-12 fundraising events is mandatory. Concurrent
1 Year Course enrollment in Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or
UC Requirement f Orchestra is required. This class may be repeated for
CSU Requirement VAPA credit. Recommended pathway: Approval of instructor.
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS,
THS 11-12 Orchestra – 230310
Description: Members of this chorus perform
intermediate and advanced level literature from various 10-15 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
selected eras of musical histories. In addition to the 1 Year Course
techniques of rehearsal and performance, the students UC Requirement f
learn the theory and history of the music performed. CSU Requirement VAPA
Attendance at scheduled performances is mandatory.
This course may be repeated for credit. Recommended School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS
pathway: Audition and approval of instructor. Description: This course is devoted primarily to
learning and performing folk, popular, and classical
Piano 1 – 238410 music for string ensembles. Students build technical
skills and musical awareness that apply to the
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 literature. The orchestra performs at concerts, music
1 Year Course festivals, civic functions, etc. Attendance and
UC Requirement f participation at all rehearsals, performances, and
CSU Requirement VAPA fundraising events is mandatory. This class may be
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS repeated for credit.
Description: This class is for beginners. Students learn
basic piano techniques as well as music theory. Band 1 – 238010
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
Piano 3 – 238415 1 Year Course
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 UC Requirement f
1 Year Course CSU Requirement VAPA
UC Requirement f School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS
CSU Requirement VAPA Description: This is an individualized instruction
School Site(s) LHS, MHS, THS course on a standard band instrument. This course is
Description: Students continue learning piano designed for students with little or no experience or for
techniques as well as music theory. desiring to learn a second band instrument.

Symphonic Band – 238610
15 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
1 Year Course
UC Requirement f
CSU Requirement VAPA
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS
Description: This is primarily a performing
organization. This ensemble performs at competitions,
festivals, concerts, and athletic events. Additional after
school rehearsals are required. (Private lessons are
highly encouraged in order to maintain a proper
performance level for this course) Attendance and
participation at all rehearsals, performances, and

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