This course is recommended for students with basic or intermediate music skills, and will provide a general understanding of music fundamentals including reading, clefs, scales, intervals, triads, chords, and elements of notation. Students will participate in a variety of activities to enhance learning, including writing short pieces of music, sight-reading, and analysis of melodies, intervals, and chords.
Category: Prerequisites
Piano III
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Paino II. Students will continue to learn to read music, refine proper finger techniques, study chords, and play melodies. This course is largely performance-based. Students will be assessed on participation, practice, and performance.
Piano II
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Piano I. Students will continue to learn to read music, refine proper finger techniques, study chords, and play melodies. This course is largely performance-based. Students will be assessed on participation, practice, and performance.
Piano I
This introductory course familiarizes students with the basic elements of piano playing. It is designed for individuals with little or no experience playing the piano. Students will learn to read music, identify proper finger techniques, study chords, and play melodies. This course is largely performance-based. Students will be assessed on participation, practice, and performance.
Guitar II
This course is a continuation of Guitar I. Topics include learning to read Tab Notation, complex chords, and continued melodic technique. Students will be assessed on participation, practice, and performance.
Guitar I
This is an introductory course to familiarize students with the basic elements of guitar playing. It is designed for individuals with little or no experience playing the guitar. Students will learn how to recognize the parts of a guitar, tune the instrument, read music, play melodies, study basic chords, and identify proper hand positions. This course is largely performance-based. Students will be assessed on participation, practice, and performance.
Bucket Drumming 101
Students will learn to play various rhythmic pieces of music at the beginner level with good musicianship. Students who have previous experience reading music may start at the intermediate or advanced level at the discretion of the instructor. Students will review basic music skills including steady beat, rhythm, and dynamics. They will experience introductory percussive techniques and sight-reading skills in this course.
Jazz Band
Jazz BandGrade Levels: 9-12 1446Term: YearCredits: .5Students will perform various works from different jazz genres throughout the year. All students playing a Big Band-era jazz instrument are welcome to join the Jazz…
Concert Band
Students will perform various works of music throughout the year. Emphasis is on technique, skill development, and practice. Members of the concert band are required to attend all rehearsals and participate in all public performances. Small group or individual lessons are also mandatory.
String Orchestra
String Orchestra is open to students with experience playing the violin, viola, cello, and/or bass, and who are interested in developing their individual and ensemble skills. Emphasis includes listening and playing as an ensemble, and developing more specific technical skills such as intonation, phrasing, rhythm, bow techniques, vibrato, shifting, higher positions, and tone production. Rehearsals and lessons are mandatory. Participation in all public performances is required.