Combined Concert Band
Symphony Orchestra
AP Music Theory ( 1 credit ) Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Prerequisite : Music Theory I or permission from the instructor
This yearlong class is designed for students who have an intense interest in music theory and / or who plan to major in music in college . Students will focus on musical terminology , notation skills , basic compositional skills , score analysis and aural skills . This course also includes more sophisticated and creative tasks such as melodic and harmonic dictation , sight-singing and the realization of figured bass . Students will be well prepared for and required to take the AP Exam .
Concert Choir ( 1 credit ) Grades 9 , 10 , 11 and 12
Open to those interested in singing as a means of expression , students will study a wide variety of music as well as develop the ability to read and understand vocal music . Students will have the unique opportunity to perform with an impressive number of students at concerts in the winter and spring . Concerts and after-school rehearsals are required .
Chamber Singers ( 1 credit ) Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Prerequisite : By audition only
Chamber Singers is an auditioned performance group of advanced singers . Students will perform a wide variety of music ranging from sacred literature to secular , including foreign languages and jazz . Outside rehearsal time is needed to perfect the skills for performance-level singing . Members of this choir will also perform as part of Concert Choir .
Treble Choir ( 1 credit ) Grades 9 , 10 , 11 and 12 Prerequisite : By audition only
Treble Choir is an auditioned group of female singers who want a unique experience of learning treble music only , and who are dedicated to learning more about music and the voice . Students will learn to use good breath support and to develop their voices by applying important vocal techniques . Members of this choir will perform as part of Concert Choir .
Combined Concert Band
Members of the Concert Band , Jazz Band , and Wind Ensemble form the Combined Concert Band . ( See descriptions of each course in this section .) The Combined Concert Band performs at the annual holiday and spring concerts as well as the Veterans and Memorial Day parades . Additional rehearsal time after school and individual practice is required . Members area eligible to audition for and participate in MMEA District I and statewide festivals .
Concert Band ( 1 credit ) Grade 9 Prerequisite : Ability to play a band instrument
Concert Band is an exciting and fun class designed to improve your musical skills as well as give you the opportunity to be part of an outstanding ensemble . This
group will practice and perform contemporary and classic concert band literature . To be a member you must already know how to play a band instrument .
Jazz Band ( 1 credit ) Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Prerequisite : By audition only
This band is for the serious jazz enthusiast . The student must have the technical skills and artistic ability necessary to perform advanced jazz music including improvisation . The student must be fluent in key signatures up to 4 sharps and 4 flats . Performances are part of the course grade and include festivals and concerts in the spring semester .
Wind Ensemble ( 1 credit ) Grades 11 and 12 Prerequisite : Concert Band and by audition only
This select group explores traditional chamber and concert band music and performs with both the Combined Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra .
Symphony Orchestra
Members of the Orchestra , String Orchestra , and Wind Ensemble form the Combined Concert Band . ( See descriptions of each course in this section .) The Symphony
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