Music Courses
Concert Band
Year / 1 Credit / Grades 9-12
The concert band is open to all students who have played instruments and are sufficiently advanced to benefit from this course. The emphasis of the course is on rehearsing and performing music in a creative manner. The band participates in many school and community activities such as concerts, festivals, basketball games, and parades
Jazz Band
Year / 1 Credit / Grades 9-12
This class is open to all students who play instruments and are sufficiently advanced to benefit from this course. This course will offer training in the performances of jazz and popular music. There will be heavy emphasis on technique and improvisation. The jazz combo participates in school concerts as well as districts and state jazz festivals.
Chorus
Year / 1 Credit / Grades 9-12
Chorus is open to all students. Choral activities include a minimum of two department concerts each semester. Participation in choral festivals and community performances may be required. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals of vocal production, including breath control and intonation, elementary music theory, and ear training. An open mind and a willingness to try something new are important qualities for prospective students.
