MUSIC DEPARTMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

2710 Concert Band (Grades 9-12) Three days per cycle. .5 Credit

In this course, all styles of Concert Band music are studied and publicly performed with emphasis on form and style, as it is related to classic and modern wind band literature. Basic musical proficiency, to a greater or lesser degree, is attained by each member through group lessons, sectionals, and full ensemble rehearsals. According to our basic music philosophy, all members, from the average to the most advanced, will share in all educational and performance experiences which shall include, but not be limited to public performances at the winter concert, spring concert, commencement exercises, adjudicated festivals, community functions, and school assemblies throughout the year.

2610 Concert Choir (Grades 9-12) Three days per cycle. .5 Credit

The Concert Choir is available to any student who expresses the desire and certain level of musical ability to create vocal music. Special emphasis is stressed upon each section to be able to sing independently of the other voices, and to insure proper balance throughout the entire choir. According to our basic music philosophy, an attitude has been developed which insures the most average singer a chance to share educational, as well as performance oriented choral experiences.