HIGH SCHOOL BAND

Full Year
Grades 9-12
1 unit

High School Band is a continuing course in the study of instrumental music through participation. Technical mastery and appreciation are combined with the satisfaction of producing music in an outstanding organization that serves the school and community.



CHORUS

Full Year
Grades 9 - 12
1 unit

High School Chorus is open to all students who desire to explore the performing arts at an advanced level. Students are helped to develop knowledge and understanding of music that can lead to future music studies, as well as the development of skills that can be used in future leisure time activities. The music is chosen to provide a varied background for the student in choral literature. Students are encouraged to develop personal goals and abilities, as well as the ability to work with others toward a common performance goal.

The High School Vocal program consists of a Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus and Mixed Chorus. Membership in Mixed Chorus is based on individual talent and seniority. All juniors and seniors will automatically be enrolled in Mixed Chorus. Sophomores and freshman will be selected on a space available basis. All choruses perform six times each year: Fall Concert, Christmas Concert, NICL Vocal Festival, State Large Group Contest, Arts Festival, and Commencement. In alternate years a Fall Musical will be performed. A large part of its cast will be chosen from chorus members. Private and small ensemble lessons will be offered to those interested in preparation for State Solo and Ensemble Contest in the spring. Sectionals may be held in the spring of the year in preparation for State Large Group Contest. Several festivals are offered to the more advanced students throughout the course of the year. Such special performance opportunities include: All State Chorus, Dorian Honor Choir, and Scholarship Auditions.

Expectations: Chorus members are expected to attend all performances and rehearsals involving their particular ensemble(s).



MUSIC THEORY

Grades 11-12
.5 unit

Courses in Music Theory teach an understanding of the fundamentals of music, and include one or more of the following topics: composition, arrangement, analysis, aural development, and sight-reading. This course does not require that the student have previous musical experience.



ACADEMIC DECATHLON

Grades 9-12
.5 unit

The specific course content changes every year based on the Academic Decathlon study guide for that year. The class will emphasize content in the decathlon areas of Art, Literature, Music, Social Science and Science.

Students will study in each curricular area and make a series of presentations to the class. Students will also prepare and present a 3 1/2 - 4-minute speech.

*PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL ACADEMIC DECATHLON COMPETITION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS CLASS.

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