Music

The purpose of the vocal and instrumental music classes is to develop greater knowledge, understanding and skills through ensemble performance, listening, appreciation, history, theory and rehearsal techniques. The goal is to improve the individual’s music abilities while enhancing specific ensemble’s development. In addition, the Music Department hopes that students will develop the musical skills and appreciation that will continue throughout their high school experiences.

COURSESBass Choir
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Treble Choir
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Advanced Treble Choir
Prerequisite: Treble Choir, Bass Choir or department approval
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Concert Choir
Prerequisite: Treble Choir, Bass Choir or department approval
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Honors Choir
Prerequisite: Treble Choir, Bass Choir or department approval
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Concert Band - Winds
Prerequisite: Department approval
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Concert Band - Percussion
Prerequisite: Department approval
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Symphonic Band
Prerequisite: Department approval
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Honors Wind Ensemble
Prerequisite: Department approval
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

AP Music Theory
Prerequisite: Minimum 4 semesters of music ensemble courses (Treble Choir, Bass Choir, Advanced Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Honors Choir, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble) with a “B” or better in all 4 semesters, concurrent enrollment in a music ensemble course, and department approval
Grade level: 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Flag Corps
Prerequisite: Audition
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: one quarter
Course credit: .25