MUSIC  class offerings/descriptions

Course #96    Concert Choir    2 credits/1st&2nd semester        Grad Stand:  Literature & Arts Creation & Performance
The students will be invited to participate in a choral setting singing songs in four to eight parts according to ability and voice range.  The music performed will be music from all musical periods and cultures.  Music selections will enrich the singers vocal techniques and musical concepts making the performing groups a successful experience.  This group is a performing group that will be entering vocal contests challenging the musicianship of the choir.  There will be 3-5 public concerts where attendance is mandatory.  Each student will be required to attend voice lessons weekly in order to prepare to meet the expected standards.
To meet the standard, students will be required to perform twice in a large group setting (concert, large group state contest) and sing a solo piece of literature at a state solo ensemble contest demonstrating proficiency by scoring an excellent or superior rating by a registered adjudicator.  This standard will be met during the second semester for grades 10-12.
Prerequisite    Ability to match pitch            Grade Elig: 9-12

Course #97    Concert Band    2 credits/1st&2nd semester        Grad Stand: Literature & Arts Creation & Performance
Students will continue their learning of musical terms, rhythms, keys, forms and cultures while increasing their proficiency on their instrument.  Music will be selected to challenge students and to further enhance their level of ability and knowledge of styles, composers, history and cultures.  This class will spend its classroom time preparing for the many facets of being a High School Band member.  This class will incorporate marching band, pap band, solo and ensemble, as well as concert band into its curriculum.  Students in this class will also have individual lessons weekly.
To meet the standard, students will be required to perform with the full concert band at the large group contest and play a solo piece of literature at a state solo ensemble contest.  Students would demonstrate their proficiency by scoring an excellent or superior rating from a registered adjudicator.  This standard will be met during the second semester for grades 10-12.
Prerequisite    Band lessons on their respective instrument        Grade Elig: 9-12

Course #100    Music Theory & Composition    1 credit/1st&2nd semester            Grad Stand:
This course is designed for the serious music student.  It will cover music theory from the basic level to the college entrance level.  The student will be introduced to the tools and skills needed to compose their own works and to develop their creativity and listening skills.
Prerequisite                            Grade Elig:  11-12

Course #105    Music Listening & Appreciation    1 credit/1st semester        Grad Stand:  Literature & Arts Analysis & Interpretation
This class would study the different periods of music from the 9th century to 20th century.  Music would be included from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic (19th century) and 20th century periods.  The first 10 weeks would be learning characteristics, composers, and history of the music of each period.  The last 8 weeks would be preparation for the MN State Music Listening Contest.  This contest is a listening and learning contest which his based on music of every period of music.  This contest also features: A featured composer (either Mozart, Beethoven, Stravinsky or Bach);  A featured genre (style - like string quartet or organ music); and A featured influence (like - jazz, native American music or Chinese music).
Prerequisite    none                Grade Elig:  1-12