Visual & Performing Arts: Music
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Band
I075 Beginning Band C1
Beginning Band is designed for students who are interested in learning to play a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument (not guitar, piano, or string instrument). Students will develop their basic technical and music-reading skills. In addition, students will study basic music theory, ear training, and improvisation. All students electing this course will be expected to participate in events at which the Band may be asked to perform, including, but not limited to, Thanksgiving Day Football Game, Spring Concert, and civic
affairs such as the Memorial Day Parade. Upon completion of this course, it is expected that students will continue their studies in Concert Band.
Grade (s):9,10,11,12; Length: One Semester; Credits: 10;
Prerequisite (s): None; Learning Expectations: 3 and 5
I055 Concert Band HN
Concert Band is designed for students who have played a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument for at least one full year. Students will study and play a wide range of music literature, from light classics to popular to the traditional music of both Western
and non-Western cultures. In addition to performance skills, students will study music theory, composition/arranging, ear training, and improvisation. All students electing this course will be expected to participate in events at which the Band performs, including,
but not limited to, assemblies, competitions, football games, concerts, and civic affairs such as the Memorial Day Parade. Students are encouraged to repeat this course in consecutive semesters and over multiple years to continue development of their composition, technical, and performance skills.
Grade(s): 9,10,11,12; Length: One Semester (students are encouraged to take it for continuous semesters); Credits: 10; Prerequisite(s): Beginning Band or one year of brass, woodwind, or percussion instruction; Learning Expectations: 3 and 5
I040 HN DRUMLINE/PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
In this course, students will learn how to play as an ensemble. The instrumentation will include bass drum, multi-toms set up, snare drum, piccolo snare drum, and world percussion instruments like the cowbell and agogo bells. The Drumline will perform at many events, such as the Thanksgiving football game and the Memorial Day parade, and the percussion ensemble will play concerts. This course is for drummers who have been playing for at least one year.
Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 2:40-3:55
Grade(s): 9,10,11; Length: Two Semesters; Credits: 6;
Prerequisite(s): By audition
I091 HN WORLD JAZZ ENSEMBLE
This jazz ensemble will focus on the performance of a variety of musical styles from many areas of the world, such as South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Instrumentation will be piano, drums, bass, guitar, horn, strings, woodwinds, and vocals. This ensemble will include originals written and performed by the students as well as the instructor. The course will also focus on how the rhythm section works in many different styles. In addition it will include recording and basic music production using professional music software. The World Jazz Ensemble will perform at school concerts and community events. This is an advanced ensemble and is for students who have played their instruments for at least two years.
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:40-3:55
Grade(s): 9,10,11; Length: Two Semesters; Credits: 4;
Prerequisite(s): By audition
I085 BEGINNER’S DRUM SET
This course focuses on the development of basic snare drum grip and sticking techniques, and includes how to read music. It features basic rhythms from the US, Brazil, Cuba and Argentina. There will be audio and video examples from different artistic styles, such as hip hop, jazz, and Latin. Students will be encouraged to bring a favorite tune to work on in class. Students learn how to read music charts in a variety of situations, to orchestrate around the set, and to create a groove. Learn the structure of a song and how to move the beat. This course is designed for beginning drummers. Previous experience in drums is not necessary.
Grade(s): 9,10,11,12; Length: One Semester; Credits: 10;
Prerequisite(s): None
INTERMEDIATE DRUM SET/DRUM LINE
This course focuses on the development of intermediate snare drum grip, sticking techniques, marching bass drum and multi toms. It also includes rhythmic ear trainning. It features rhythms from the US, Brazil, Cuba and Argentina. This course will also include how to play on a Drum Line and how to make music as an ensemble. Students learn how to read music charts in a variety of situations, to orchestrate around the set, and to create a groove. This course is designed for intermediate drummers. Students will participate in concerts and events such as the Memorial Day Parade, among others. At least one year of previous experience in drums is necessary.
Grade(s): 9,10,11,12; Length: One Semester; Credits: 10;
Prerequisite(s): By Instructor’s approval
Orchestra
I059 String Orchestra HN
String Orchestra is open to all string players who have completed one full year of instruction. Students will study and perform a wide range of music literature, from classical to popular to the traditional music of both Western and non-Western cultures. In addition to performance skills, students will study music theory, composition/ arranging, ear training, and improvisation. All students electing this course will be expected to participate in events at which the Orchestra performs. These events include, but are not limited to, assemblies, competitions, concerts, and civic affairs such as the School Committee Inauguration. Students are encouraged to repeat this course in consecutive semesters and over multiple years to continue development of their composition, technical, and performance skills.
Grade (s):9,10,11,12; Length: One Semester (students are encouraged
to take it for continuous semesters); Credits: 10; Prerequisite(s): One year of string instruction; Learning Expectations: 3 and 5
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