A CAPPELLA CHOIR*
full year
1 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  Audition only for 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.

A Cappella Choir is a mixed choral group selected by audition.  Formal choral experience is required.  The group performs a wide variety of choral literature (primarily unaccompanied), including show tunes, folk tunes, spirituals and standards, sacred and secular music.  The group performs in concerts.  

*Participation in performance is mandatory.

CONCERT CHOIR*
full year
1 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  Audition only for 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.

Concert Choir is a choral experience for mixed singers.  Admission by audition, although no formal experience is required.  Repertoire is based on folk and popular show tunes and standard literature.

*Participation in performance is mandatory.

DANCE 1
one semester
1/2 credit
5 periods/week

An introductory class that explores the vocabulary and techniques of ballet, modern, and jazz dance.  Dress requirements:  leotard, tights, and/or comfortable clothing.  Class size is limited.

DANCE 2
full year
1 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  Successful completion of Dance 1 and teacher recommendation.  Admission by audition and/or teacher recommendation.

This course is a continuation of Dance 1, with special emphasis on more advanced technique and choreography.  Dress requirements:  leotard, tights, ballet and/or jazz shoes.

MIXED ENSEMBLE*
full year
1 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  Audition only for 11th and 12th graders.

Mixed Ensemble is a small mixed choral group selected by audition.  Formal choral experience is required.  The group performs a wide variety of choral literature including popular music, show tunes, madrigals, folk tunes, sacred and secular music.  The group performs in concerts.  

*Participation in performance is mandatory.

MUSIC THEORY 1
one semester
1/2 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  11th and 12th graders only.  Teacher Recommendation.

This course is designed for the serious student interested in an in-depth study of musical concepts.  The course will focus on scale and chord structure, interval relationships, and ear training.

MUSIC THEORY 2
one semester
1/2 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  Successful completion of Music Theory 1.

This course is a continuation of Music Theory 1.  Emphasis will be placed on melodic and rhythmic dictation in addition to a more detailed exploration of concepts examined in the first year.  Students may have the opportunity to experience music composition.

NINTH GRADE CHORUS*
full year
1 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  Basic knowledge of music skills and symbols.  Eighth grade Teacher recommendation and audition.

Freshman Chorus is an opportunity to sing mixed choral arrangements of various types of choral music including popular music, show tunes, folk tunes, spiritual and standard music literature.  Admission through audition, although no formal experience is required.  

*Participation in performance is mandatory.

ORCHESTRA (STRINGS)*
full year
1 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  Audition only.

The orchestra performs overtures, suites, symphonies and other major musical works by composers from the 17th through the 20th centuries.  Fundamentals and advanced techniques are stressed through detailed rehearsals.  In addition to formal winter and spring concerts, the orchestra participates in invitational concerts with other school districts and specially designed musical projects.  

*Participation in performance is mandatory.

VARSITY BAND*
full year
1 credit
5 periods/week
Prerequisite Requirement:  Audition only.

The Varsity Band has a dual function during the school year.  It operates primarily as a marching organization throughout the first ten-fifteen weeks, performing at all football games and pep rallies, as well as at community parades and competitions.  Emphasis is placed on performance of march and popular music while executing field drill.  

The Band functions as a concert organization for the balance of the year, performing at December, mid-winter, and May concerts, as well as at festivals.  Emphasis is placed on performance of high quality band literature. 

*Participation in performance is mandatory.

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