Sports and Their Cultural Impact on the WorldGrade Levels: 11, 12Term: SemesterCredits: .5This course explores the profound influence of sports on cultures worldwide,examining the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of various sports….
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Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
Introduction to Sustainable AgricultureGrade Levels: 10-12Term: SemesterCredits: .5This course will provide a broad, interdisciplinary study of agriculture that explores the relationships among soils, animals, vegetation, and growing practices to establish a more…
American Music History
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.
History & Literature of the Holocaust
History & Literature of the HolocaustGrade Levels: 9-12 (6673)Term: SemesterCredits: .5Students will investigate history and literature before and after the Holocaust. Using various multimedia and primary and secondary sources, students will take…
Music Theory and Composition I
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.
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.