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Music Department
Chuck Zimmerman,
Chairperson
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Concert Chorus (female) |
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Advanced Chorus - Concert/Chamber Choir
Course Code: 631103, 631123, 631133/632103, 632123, 632133,
Prerequisites: Previous experience preferred, Credits: 1.0 Fine Art, Merit
This full-year course offers instruction in, and study and performance
of, advanced vocal techniques, score reading and large ensemble or chamber
chorus literature. The teacher selects students through prior audition. This
group may perform extensively in out-of-school performances, which may
require after-school rehearsals. Four part medium to advanced chorus
literature. Textbook(s): TBA |
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Basic Band
Course Code: 636003, Prerequisites: None, Credits: 1.0 Fine Art
This course is designed for students who have not developed the
necessary skills for placement in the intermediate or advanced bands.
Textbook(s): Accent on Achievement Book 1; Standard of Excellence Book 1;
Essential Elements, 2000 Book 1 |
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Intermediate Band
Course Code: 636103, 636113, 636123, Prerequisites: Teacher approval,
Credits: 1.0 Fine Art
This course is designed for wind and percussion students who have able
to perform intermediate level band music. Sectional or ensemble instruction
should be scheduled. Textbook(s):
Accent on Achievement Bk 2, Standard of
Excellence Bk. 2, Essential Elements 2000 Bk.2, Foundations for a Superior
Performance, Belwin Intermediate, Sixteen Weeks to a Better Band and
intermediate band literature; MBDA III or IV |
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Advanced Band
Course Code: 636203, 636213, 636223, Prerequisites: Teacher approval,
Credits: 1.0 Fine Art, Merit
This course emphasizes a high standard of musical excellence in the
preparation and performance of band literature. The band provides an
opportunity for instrumentalist to continue their instruction and to gain
performing experience on a daily basis. Membership in this class is subject
to the approval of the instrumental music teacher. Small group and ensemble
instruction should be scheduled. Textbook(s):
Foundations for a Superior Performance, Belwin
Intermediate, Sixteen Weeks to a Better Band, Symphonic Warm ups; MBDA IV,
V, or VI |
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Percussion Ensemble
Course Code: 641303, Prerequisites: Teacher approval, concurrent
enrollment in Intermediate /Advanced Band/Orchestra, Credits: 1.0 Fine Art
This course is designed for instrumental music students desiring to
enhance their musical experience through the study and performance of
literature for the smaller instrumental ensemble. Possible offerings are
string or wind chamber music, jazz ensemble, instrumental choirs, and
percussion ensemble. This course does not fulfill Fine Arts Graduation
requirement. Instructional materials will be provided as appropriate and
dictated by the type of ensemble (string/chamber music/jazz ensemble,
percussion ensemble, etc.) |
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Basic/Intermediate Piano
Basic Piano
Course Code: 643200, Prerequisites: None, Credits: .50 Fine Art
This semester course is designed for any senior high student who wishes
to learn the fundamentals of keyboard performance. The course is
designed for students with no previous piano background. Basic piano
instruction book and literature. Textbook(s): TBA
Intermediate Piano
Course Code: 643300, Prerequisites: Piano 1 or equivalent skill,
Credits: .50 Fine Art
This semester course is designed to help increase keyboard skills to a
degree which will permit the students to play a variety of music for
self-enjoyment. Intermediate piano instruction book and literature
Textbook(s): TBA |
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Intermediate/Advance Piano
Intermediate Piano
Course Code: 643300, Prerequisites: Piano 1 or equivalent skill,
Credits: .50 Fine Art
This semester course is designed to help increase keyboard skills to a
degree which will permit the students to play a variety of music for
self-enjoyment. Intermediate piano instruction book and literature
Textbook(s): TBA
Advanced Piano
Course Code: 643400, Prerequisites: Piano 2 or equivalent skill,
Credits: .50 Fine Art, Merit
This semester course is designed to help experienced piano students
develop greater technical ability, and to develop good independent practice
skills. Students are also introduced to standard piano repertoire. Advanced
piano instruction book and literature. Textbook(s): TBA |
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Advanced Piano w/ Theory |
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Musicianship
Musicianship 1A
Course Code: 623000, Prerequisites: None, Credits: .50 Fine Art
A beginning semester course in music that includes theory, ear training,
dictation, sight singing and analysis of simple form and structure. Music
theory text and simple keyboard literature Textbook(s): TBA
Musicianship 1B
Course Code: 624000,
Prerequisites: Musicianship 1A or equivalent knowledge, Credits: .50 Fine
Art
Continuation of semester course that
includes theory, ear training, dictation, sight singing and analysis of
simple form and structure. Music theory text and simple keyboard literature.
Textbook(s): TBA |
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