Wind Symphony

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have:
1. Demonstrated continued technical improvement in his/her performance medium.
2. Performed a repertoire of all types of musical literature.
3. Demonstrated the ability to work together cooperatively toward a common goal.
4. Demonstrated correct care and maintenance of his/her instrument and equipment.
5. Developed an awareness of the value of music in society.
6. Participated in various types of co-curricular performing ensembles.
7. Been introduced to career possibilities and potential in the areas of professional, educational and commercial music.

Course Requirements

The student will:
1. Perform required music satisfactorily on his/her instrument to conform to standards set by the instructor.
2. Attend all classes and announced rehearsals.
3. Participate in all performances.
4. Maintain all equipment (private and Department-owned) in proper condition.
5. Participate in a cooperative and productive manner.
6. Participate in Marching Band (or alternate performance assignment if sufficient reason is given that the student cannot participate in Marching Band).

Concert Band

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have:
1. Demonstrated continued technical improvement in his/her performance medium.
2. Performed a repertoire of all types of musical literature.
3. Demonstrated the ability to work together cooperatively toward a common goal.
4. Demonstrated correct care and maintenance of his/her instrument and equipment.
5. Developed an awareness of the value of music in society.
6. Participated in various types of co-curricular performing ensembles.
7. Been introduced to career possibilities and potential in the areas of professional, educational and commercial music.

Course Requirements

The student will:
1. Perform required music satisfactorily on his/her instrument to conform to standards set by the instructor.
2. Attend all classes and announced rehearsals.
3. Participate in all performances.
4. Maintain all equipment (private and Department-owned) in proper condition.
5. Participate in a cooperative and productive manner.

Beginning Band

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have learned the following skills:
1. Correct care and maintenance of his/her instrument.
2. Proper tone production.
3. Basic skills in performance.
4. Knowledge of keys and rhythms.
5. Ability to read music artistically and technically.
6. Introduction to music career possibilities and potentials.

Course Requirements

The student will:
1. Attend at least two twenty-minute lessons per week with the instructor.
2. Attend four twenty-minute practice sessions during school hours in available periods per week.
3. Practice at least four twenty-minute practice sessions at home per week.
4. Maintain equipment in proper condition.

Concert Strings, String Orchestra

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have:
1. Demonstrated continued technical improvement on his/her instrument, both technically and musically.
2. Performed a repertoire of various musical genres and styles.
3. Improved sight reading ability.
4. Demonstrated the ability to work together cooperatively towards a common goal.
5. Improved listening skills necessary for a developing musician.
6. Improved and expanded his/her understanding and awareness of the rudiments of music.
7. Acquired an awareness of music history and musical trends through the literature performed.
8. Been introduced to career possibilities and potential in the areas of professional, educational, and commercial music.

Course Requirements

The student will:
1. Perform required music satisfactorily on one’s instrument to conform to standards determined by various means of evaluation.
2. Promptly attend all classes as well as all required rehearsals.
3. Participate in all performances.
4. Maintain and care for all school equipment, including instrument, music, and folder.
5. Satisfactorily complete all non-instrumental assignments.
6. Conform to all school and class conduct rules whether in class or in outside-of-class situations.


Concert Choir

Objectives

1. Perform in scheduled concerts throughout the year.
2. Increase knowledge of the techniques of singing such as proper vocal production, breathing, posture, diction and pronunciation.
3. Increase knowledge of music through use of computers, using programs which strengthen ear training with intervals, rhythmic dictation and notation.
4. Learn solfege.
5. Experience, through singing, a variety of musical styles and eras.
6. Improve sight reading ability.
7. Increase memorization ability, evaluated through vocal quizzes given before each scheduled concert.
8. Receive information concerning career choices in the field of music.

Course Requirements

1. Participate in all concerts.
2. Memorize all music as required.
3. Attend all rehearsals, including those scheduled during lunch, after school or in the evening prior to a performance.
4. Wear the appropriate dress for concerts.
5. Properly care for music.
6. Attend all scheduled sectionals as necessary.
7. Take vocal tests during the prescribed time limitations so as to avoid an F.
8. Complete an end-of-the-year evaluative singing project.
9. Conform to all school and class conduct rules, whether in class or in outside-of-class situations.

Freshman Chorus

Objectives

1. Perform in scheduled concerts throughout the year.
2. Increase knowledge of the techniques of singing such as proper vocal production, breathing, posture, diction and pronunciation.
3. Increase knowledge of music through use of computers, using programs which strengthen ear training with intervals, rhythmic dictation and notation.
4. Learn solfege.
5. Experience, through singing, a variety of musical styles and eras.
6. Improve sight reading ability.
7. Increase memorization ability, evaluated through vocal quizzes given before each scheduled concert.
8. Receive information concerning career choices in the field of music.

Course Requirements

1. Participate in all concerts.
2. Memorize all music as required.
3. Attend all rehearsals, including those scheduled during lunch, after school or in the evening prior to a performance.
4. Wear the appropriate dress for concerts.
5. Properly care for music.
6. Attend all scheduled sectionals as necessary.
7. Take vocal tests during the prescribed time limitations so as to avoid an F.
8. Complete an end-of-the-year evaluative singing project.
9. Conform to all school and class conduct rules, whether in class or in outside-of-class situations.

Music Theory and Harmony
Semester Course

Goals and Requirements

The following items will be taught:
1. Basic music vocabulary
2. Meter and rhythm
3. Pitch notation
4. Intervals
5. Scales
6. Chords, inversions and cadences
7. The harmonization of melodies
a. Non harmonic tones
b. Four part writing of chords in all positions
c. Articulations
d. Dynamics

** Students will use a variety of resources to enhance their knowledge. They will learn basic piano skills in order to demonstrate many of the subjects listed above. The computer program Finale will be used for compositions written by the students. Regular homework assignments, quizzes and tests will be used to evaluate each student’s progress.