Ensembles

​This course focuses on movement of the body with reference to Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Hip-Hop dancing. Students will perform as a member of the flag team during football season and on their own during basketball season. Grading will be based on participation, physical skills, and preparation. Attending summer band camp is expected. Participation will include some night and weekend practices and performances, as well as some travel.

This course focuses on the study of a variety of vocal literature, with emphasis on developing basic musicianship skills including reading music notation and sight singing. This entry-level performance class includes required concerts scheduled throughout the year. Students may participate in the regional Solo/Ensemble festival and /or audition for regional chorus. Night performances and travel may be required.

This course focuses on orchestral literature for string orchestra. Students study and prepare for public performances, competitions, and concerts. Grading is based on participation and musicianship skills. Participation includes some night practices and performances, as well as some travel. Students must provide their own instruments and equipment or make arrangements with the director to use school equipment, if available.

This course focuses on concert band and marching band literature. Students study and prepare for public performances at football games, competitions and concerts. Grading is based on participation and musicianship skills. Attending summer band camp is expected. Participation includes some night and weekend practices and performances, as well as some travel.

This course focuses on the study and performance of big band jazz and combo literature. Historical and cultural aspects are studied in correlation with the many genres of jazz music. Advanced musicianship skills including scale studies, chord structures, and practical arranging concepts are reviewed and emphasized. Grading for Jazz Band includes participation in some night and weekend practices and performances, as well as some travel. Students must provide their own instruments and equipment or make arrangements with the instructor to use school equipment if available. Students enrolled in Jazz Band must also enroll in Concert Band (exception for seniors only)

This course focuses on concert band and marching band literature. Students prepare for public performances at football games, basketball games, competitions and concerts. Grading is based on participation, performances and musicianship skills. This course includes some night and weekend practices and performances, as well as some travel. Attending summer band camp is expected. Students must provide their own instruments or make arrangements with the director to use school equipment, if available.