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.
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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.
Myths, Legends, and Mysteries of History
Students in this course will investigate the myths and legends of a variety of cultures as well as study famous unsolved mysteries. This project-based course will allow students to use a variety of technology and both primary and secondary source materials in class discussion to enhance their critical thinking and presentation skills.
Cultural Anthropology and Human Geography
Humans have a relationship with the world unlike any other organism on Earth, and this course explores the consequences of this- both positives and challenges. The Cultural Anthropology and Human Geography Elective aims to give students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of this relationship and how, more specifically as members of cultural groups, they can impact the world around them in terms of environmental, social, political, and global conflict and change. The class will also give students the chance to explore how this information is found through different Anthropological methods, such as data studies, field surveys, excavations, and more. Students will both look at past historical archaeological examples as well as current trends and patterns to determine a course of action on how to solve modern day problems and situations.
African American History
Throughout U.S. history, how have African Americans helped shape American culture? This course answers that question by tracing African Americans’ accomplishments and obstacles, beginning with the slave trade on up to the modern Civil Rights movement. Learn about the political, economic, social, religious, and cultural factors that have influenced African American life, meet individuals who changed the course of history, and explore how the African American story still influences current events.