Music

Course Type: Semester/Year

Department: Music

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: MS Band or director discretion

Description: Band students continue to improve their musical abilities from MS Band, and work towards a variety of performances. Performance opportunities include required concerts, parades, and pep band at athletic events, half-time shows and Solo & Ensemble Festivals.

Course Type: Semester/Year

Department: Music

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: None

Description: Mixed Chorus is intended to further skill development culminating in performances throughout the year as well as strengthening your music literary skills. Performances include the National Anthem at Veterans Day, the Pops Concert in December and the Spring Concert in May. Additionally, there is Solo and Ensemble (optional), Large Group Festival (mandatory) and the opportunity to be nominated for All-Conference Choir in January (select students).

Course Type: Year

Department: Music

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Prepared Audition

Description: Show/Chamber Choir is selected through auditions in February/March. The ensemble will perform technically advanced music in both popular and classical musical styles. Students will continue to strengthen their musical abilities, such as music literacy and aural theory skills. Outside show choir choreography rehearsals are mandatory. Performances include the National Anthem at Veterans Day, the Pops Concert in December, the Show Choir Showcase in March, the Spring Concert in May as well as three to five show choir competitions during the winter season in various locations around the state and Upper Midwest. Additionally, there is Solo and Ensemble (optional), Large Group Festival (mandatory) and the opportunity to be nominated for All-Conference Choir in January (select students).

Course Type: Semester

Department: Music

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Student MUST be enrolled in a performance ensemble OR receive special permission from the teacher

Description: The objectives of Music Theory are designed to develop in students a thorough understanding of the rules and principles involved in using the language of music; increase their ability to analyze music aurally and visually and increase their ability to read music in all clefs. In addition, students will develop skill in composing, arranging, harmonizing, and improvising music and aspects of performance.

Course Type: Semester/Year

Department: Music

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Prepared Audition

Description: This class will provide instruction time and credit for students to learn the current years show choir music. We also learn and explore Jazz music throughout the year. Show band is made up of approximately 15 musicians selected through auditions in February/March. The ensemble will perform technically advanced music in both popular and classical musical styles as well as strengthening your music literacy skills. Concerts, Show Choir Competitions, and Solo and Ensemble are activities of this ensemble. All concerts and competitions throughout the year are required.