HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Concert Band

Concert Band is designed for music learning through instrumental performance. This course requires students to take into account proper instrumental technique, theory/fundamentals, historical context, musical elements, and appropriate performance practice. Performances are an integral part of the course and include concerts, competitions, festivals and special events, which will be outlined in a performance calendar.

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Students will build and develop skills through the study and performance of quality concert band repertoire from classic through modern/contemporary wind band works.

Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble Honors is designed with the emphasis on advanced music learning through performance.

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This course requires students to take into account proper instrumental technique, theory/fundamentals, historical context, musical elements, and appropriate performance practice. Performances are an integral part of the course and include concerts, competitions, festivals and special events, which will be outlined in a performance calendar.

Students will build and develop skills through the study and performance of difficult wind band repertoire from classic through modern/contemporary wind band works.

Orchestra

Orchestra is designed for students who want to explore and learn both classic and modern orchestral literature, and to become more accomplished and well-rounded musicians on their respective instruments.

This course requires students to understand and apply music theory and fundamentals, musical elements, historical context, relation of music to the other arts, and appropriate performance practice. Performances are an integral part of the course and include concerts, competitions, festivals and special events, which will be outlined in a performance calendar.

Students will build and develop skills through the study and performance of orchestral literature for strings and full orchestra, from the baroque period through modern day.

Jazz Lab

Jazz Lab is designed to teach jazz literature through performance.

This course requires students to take into account proper instrumental technique, theory/fundamentals, historical context, musical elements, improvisation technique, and appropriate performance practice. Performances are an integral part of the course and include concerts, competitions, festivals and special events, which will be outlined in a performance calendar.

Students will build and develop skills through the study and performance of multiple Jazz styles ranging from the roots of classic Jazz through modern/contemporary forms of Jazz fusion.

VOCAL MUSIC

Chamber Singers Honors

Chamber Singers Honors is designed for students who want to explore and learn more difficult choral repertoire at a vigorous pace and perform frequently throughout the school year. Performances are an integral part of the course and include concerts, competitions, festivals and special events, which will be outlined in a performance calendar.

This course requires students to perform with proper vocal technique, understand and apply music theory concepts, analyze and describe the historical and cultural context of music, utilize the expressive qualities of music, and demonstrate an ability to read music.

Students will develop skills through the study, analysis, performance, and critique of varied choral repertoire from the middle ages through modern/contemporary works. This course also requires students to participate in one lesson lab period per week. These small group instruction lessons will reinforce concepts being covered in all instrumental and honors music ensembles. Lesson labs will be scheduled in the fall. 

Choralettes

Choralettes is designed for students want to participate in a women’s choir and develop vocal technique and musicianship skills. Performances are an integral part of the course and include concerts, competitions, festivals and special events, which will be outlined in a performance calendar. This course requires students to perform with proper vocal technique, understand and apply music theory concepts, analyze and describe the historical and cultural context of music, utilize the expressive qualities of music, and demonstrate an ability to read music and participate in the process of critique. Students will develop skills through the study, analysis, and performance of treble/women’s choral repertoire and sight-singing exercises.

Concert Choir

Concert Choir is designed for students who want to explore and perform varied and challenging choral repertoire in a large ensemble setting. Performances are an integral part of the course and include concerts, competitions, festivals and special events, which will be outlined in a performance calendar. This course requires students to take into account proper vocal production, theory/fundamentals, historical context, musical elements, and appropriate performance practice. Students will build and develop music skills through the study, analysis and performance of a variety of choral repertoire ranging from the Middle Ages through modern/contemporary works