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AP Music Theory Treble Choir
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.
1 credit
Grades 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Music Theory I and II 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.
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.
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.
Concert Band
1 credit
Grade 9
Prerequisite: Ability to play a band instrument
This ensemble will practice and perform
contemporary and classic concert band literature. To
participate, a student 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.