Music History in the World
Level 1
0.5 credit
Grades 9,10,11,12
Offered in alternate years, available in
2016-17
No Prerequisite, but required for
diploma endorsement in music
Did you know that Mozart wrote over
600 pieces of music in his life, starting
when he was 5 with “Twinkle Twinkle
Little Star”? (And did you realize that
“Twinkle, Twinkle” and the ABC song
have the same melody?) All of these fun
facts and more await you in the Music
History in the World. Travel around
the globe and through time to learn the
stories of the music and musicians of the
past and present! Spend time listening
to great works of the Masters from the
Medieval times all the way through the
Harlem Renaissance and the birth of
Jazz in America! If you love history and
you love music, you will love this class.
Projects, papers and playlists are among
the assignments that are required.
AP Music Theory
1 credit
Grades 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Music Theory I or
permission from the instructor
This yearlong class is designed for
students who have an intense interest in
music theory and/or who plan to major
in music in college. Students will focus
on musical terminology, notation skills,
basic compositional skills, score analysis
and aural skills. This course also includes
more sophisticated and creative tasks
such as melodic and harmonic dictation,
sight-singing and the realization of
figured bass. Students will be well
prepared for and expected to take the AP
Exam.
performance group of advanced singers.
Students will perform a wide variety of
music ranging from sacred literature to
secular, including foreign languages and
jazz. Outside rehearsal time is needed to
perfect the skills for performance-level
singing. Members of this choir will also
perform as part of Concert Choir.
and spring concerts, as well as the
Veterans and Memorial Day parades.
Additional rehearsal time after school
and individual practice is required. As
a member of the Concert Band each
student is eligible to audition for and
participate in MMEA District I and
statewide festivals.
Treble Choir
1 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: By audition only
Treble Choir is an auditioned group
of female singers who want a unique
experience of learning treble music only,
and who are dedicated to learning more
about music and the voice. Students
will learn to use good breath support
and to develop their voices by applying
important vocal techniques. Members of
this choir will perform as part of Concert
Choir.
Jazz Band
1 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Prerequisite: By audition only
This band is for the serious jazz
enthusiast. The student must have
the technical skills and artistic ability
necessary to perform advanced jazz
music including improvisation. The
student must be fluent in key signatures
up to 4 sharps and 4 flats. Performances
are part of the course grade and include
festivals and concerts in the spring
semester. Members of Jazz Band are
also members of the Combined Concert
Band that performs at the annual
holiday and spring concerts as well as
the Veterans and Memorial Day parades.
Additional rehearsal time after school
and individual practice is required. As a
member of the Jazz Band each student is
eligible to audition for and participate in
MMEA District I and statewide festivals.
Concert Band
1 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Ability to play a band
instrument
Concert Band is an exciting and fun
class designed to improve your musical
skills as well as give you the opportunity
to be part of an outstanding ensemble.
This group will practice and perform
contemporary and classic concert
band literature. To be a member you
must already know how to play a band
instrument. Members of the Concert
Band along with Jazz Band and Wind
Ensemble will combine to form the band
that performs at t H[