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Fine and Performing Arts Instructors Biddeford High School Fine and Performing Arts All students are expected to show proficiency in BHS graduation standards through the completion of their coursework. Graduation standards addressed in each course are identified in the course descriptions. Visual & Performing Arts Graduation Standards BHS. VPA.1: (CREATING) Conceiving and Developing new Artistic ideas and work. BHS. VPA..2: (PERFORMING/PRESENTING/PRODUCING) Realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation. Interpreting and sharing artistic work. Realizing and presenting artistic ideas and work. BHS.VPA.3: (RESPONDING/CONNECTING) Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning. Realizing artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context. Introduction to Band/Concert Band #12016 Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Level: CP Credit: .5 Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: None Description: This course is designed for the student who has never played an instrument before or who previously played in lower grades and did not continue. Students will learn how to read music, how to play the instrument, simple notation, listening skills, and simple repertoire. The school will provide instruments on a first-come, first-served basis. Those instru- ments include: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion.  As the student is able to, he/she will enter the full band. Symphonic Band #12026 Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Level: CP Credit: 1 Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: Previous experience or Introduction to Band Description: This course is open to any intermediate or ad- 28 Ms. Karen Rubin - Department Chair Mr. Pat Bolin Ms. Donna Powers Mr. Chris Ferrell vanced instrumentalist. Students will be responsible for at- tending rehearsals and all band performances, of which there are 10 to 12 during the school year. This class meets for the full year and receives a full credit. Jazz Ensemble #12036 Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Level: CP Credit: 1 Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: A simple audition process, which can be re- quired each semester for each member and participation in Symphonic Band. Description: This is a course designed for high-level play- ers that have Jazz Band experience. Jazz Ensemble performs at festivals and concerts as well as competitions. This course meets after school for the full academic year. Jazz Improvisation and History #12046 Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Level: CP Credit: .5 Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor Description: This course is offered to all students who have interests in becoming better Jazz Soloists and understanding how jazz developed. Students will study the history of Jazz, as well as its interpretation and performance. Guitar 1 #12056 Open to: Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Level: CP Credit: .5 Standards Addressed: BHS.VPA.1, 2, 3 Prerequisite: None Description: This course is designed for the beginning guitar student. No music experience is required, only a willingness to learn. During this semester course, students will learn the basics of guitar performance, including playing chords, read- ing music and strumming rhythms. Students are encouraged to own a guitar and bring it to school. There are a limited number available to use in class, but they may not leave the building. A locked room will be provided during the school week for storage.