| CONCERT
BAND |
Open
to all students who play woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Required of all freshmen who wish to participate in band. Emphasis
is on fundamentals of musical technique and theory. This band
participates in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts. Private
lessons are encouraged and regular practice outside of rehearsals
is expected. This course satisfies the Freshman Advisory requirement.
Attendance at all public
performances is required. |
| JAZZ
BAND |
| Prerequisite:
Audition by director. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Members must be concurrently enrolled in another music performance
course unless approved by the director. Members of this organization
study and perform jazz music in concerts and at other functions.
Students learn about the theory and history of jazz music through
recordings, discussions, and lectures. Emphasis will be placed
on improvisation and group composition of arrangements. Attendance
at all public performances is required. |
| MUSIC
THEORY |
If
you enjoy listening to music and would like to learn more about
it, this course is for you! You don’t even have to be
able to read music or play an instrument. The two main topics
covered are theory (writing scales and chords) and literature/history
(classical, jazz and rock). Everything done in class is designed
to teach you how to compose your own original music. You will
also learn how to work a four-track tape recorder and the computer
music studio. Music Theory is highly recommended for those students
planning to major or minor in music in college. |
| SYMPHONIC
BAND |
| Open
to sophomore, junior and senior wind and percussion instrumentalists.
This band studies and performs standard high school band literature
and related concepts and techniques. The students participate
in several performances and events throughout the year. Regular
practice outside of rehearsals is expected, and private lessons
are recommended. Attendance at all public performances is required.
|
| WIND
ENSEMBLE |
| Open
to sophomore, junior and senior wind and percussion instrumentalists
by audition only. Wind Ensemble members must demonstrate a high
level of musicianship and dedication. This band studies and performs
advanced high school band literature and related concepts and
techniques. The students participate in several performances and
events throughout the year. Regular practice outside of rehearsals
is expected, and private lessons are recommended. Attendance at
all public performances is required. Level I credit for this course
is available. |
