MUSIC
Concert Band 9
This is the first in a series of band courses. Students taking band will develop sight-reading, performance and ensemble skills. Through a varied repertoire, students will develop skills in musicianship. The course also covers theory and performance technique as it relates to the music being studied. This is a performance-based course, so attendance is required at all rehearsals and scheduled performances.
Guitar 9
This course is designed for grade 9 students with little or no previous experience on guitar. It is a non-performance, one-semester course designed to teach students basic reading and playing skills. In addition to learning many songs, students will learn strumming, picking and classical techniques. The school will supply the guitars and music.
Concert Band 10
Band 10 is the second in a continuing series of band courses offered. Repertoire is varied as in Band 9; however, the level of performance is more difficult, and students are expected to have more proficiency on their instrument. This course will also cover theory and instrumental technique as it relates to the music being studied. This is a performance-based course, and all students are required to attend all rehearsals and scheduled performances.
Concert Band 11/12
Band 11 and 12 are the final two sections in the continuous music program. Students enrolled in Band 11 and 12 should be interested in further developing their skills and enjoying the challenge of more difficult and musically demanding pieces. These courses cover
music theory and instrumental technique. Opportunities to show growth as a music student will be part of the assessment. This is a performance-based course, and all students are required to attend all rehearsals and scheduled performances.
Music
Jazz Band 9/10/11/12
Jazz Band is for students who already play an instrument and are especially interested in performing Jazz and popular music. Students enrolled in Jazz Band must also be enrolled in Concert Band. Students in this course learn the basics of improvising, blues and simple chord progressions. Jazz Band is an extension of the regular Band class as some of the instrumental skills needed to succeed in the course are only taught in regular band class. This is a performance-based course, and all students are required to attend all rehearsals and scheduled performances.
Concert Choir 9/10/11/12
Choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing. No previous experience is necessary. Repertoire includes contemporary and pop music as well as classics. Students learn the basics of vocal production, breathing, music reading and part-singing. This is a performance-based course, and students are required to attend all rehearsals and performances.
Vocal Jazz 9/10/11/12
Students enrolling in Vocal Jazz must also be enrolled in the Concert Choir course. Vocal jazz courses are an extension of the Concert Choir Program and feature the opportunity for students sing in the Jazz and popular styles. Some rhythm section players will be needed, and Band students who play drums, bass or piano are welcome to audition for Vocal Jazz ensembles.
Guitar 11/12
These courses are designed for grade 10/11/12 students with little, none or some previous experience on guitar. It is a non- performance, one-semester course designed to teach students basic reading and playing skills. In addition to learning many songs, students will learn strumming, picking and classical techniques. The school will supply the guitars and music.
