MUSIC

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

2 semesters Elective Grades 9-12 2 credits

The core of the high school instrumental music program is the Concert Band. It performs three major concerts annually, as well as at Commencement, state contest and other ceremonial functions. It concentrates on the finest available high school wind literature, both original and transcribed. All band students participate in this organization. This band takes a major trip every other year.

The other ensembles are: Marching Band, including all students except varsity football players, Pep Band and Jazz Ensemble. In order to participate in these auxiliary organizations, all students must be enrolled in Concert Band.

All students enrolled in instrumental music are required to attend a lesson per six-day cycle which emphasizes the basic fundamentals of instrumental performance.

Many supplemental experiences are available for individual improvement, including All-State Band, Solo and Ensemble Contest, NCIBA Honor Band and college honor band festivals.

VOCAL MUSIC

2 semesters Elective Grades 9-12 2 credits per year for every day students, 1 credit per year for alternate day students

Prerequisite: Audition

A fundamental goal of music in education is to develop a student's artistic literacy by providing opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in using music effectively and independently.

The vocal music department offers 4 groups: Women's Choir, open to all women who have auditioned; Concert Choir, a mixed chorus selected by audition; Madrigal Singers, a group of up to 24 singers selected from Concert Choir members; and Show Choir, also selected by audition. Women selected for Concert Choir are encouraged to participate in Women's Choir, if possible. There are 4 concerts each year, and on alternate years there is either a Variety Show in the spring or a Musical Production in the fall plus performance at Baccalaureate and ceremonial functions. Students have an opportunity to participate in state-sponsored contests which include: All- State, Solo and Ensemble Contest and Large Group Contest. Area and collegiate festivals are also available for student participation. On alternate years, out-of-state trips will be planned. Only Students who have been in Chorus the previous year will be elgible to participate in the following year's Chorus Trip. All students must audition before school is out or they are not in chorus for the following year. Current chorus students may audition during a lesson.

All students enrolled in vocal music are required to attend one 1/2 period lesson per each six-day cycle.