Instrumental Ensemble (Elective)
This course will provide each student the opportunity to be creative, regardless of skill level. It will fuse music appreciation with musical performance, bridge the chasm between hobbyists and a lifelong companion and develop a lifelong love of music and an ability to participate in making music.
Students are expected to practice daily outside of class. Students enrolling in this course will develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform music alone, in small sections, and in large ensembles.
Ensembles will be made up of the musical instruments commonly found in bands. A variety of band literature, written at appropriate performance grade level, will be practiced, rehearsed, and performed. Attending and performing in required school music programs is compulsory. Participation in these music programs may occasionally involve evening or weekend performances. Afterschool music rehearsals are scheduled as needed.
Vocal Ensemble (Elective)
This course will provide each student the opportunity to be creative, regardless of skill level. It will fuse music appreciation with musical performance, bridge the chasm between hobbyists and a lifelong companion and develop a lifelong love of music and an ability to participate in making music.
Students are expected to practice daily outside of class. Students enrolling in this course will develop and refine the basic skills and knowledge necessary to sing music alone, in unison, and in parts.
A variety of choral literature, written at appropriate performance grade level, will be practiced, rehearsed, and performed. Attending and performing in required school music programs is compulsory. Participation in these music programs may occasionally involve evening or weekend performances. Afterschool music rehearsals are scheduled as needed.
