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BAND
A performing ensemble that studies and performs music from various periods and styles, in the wind band tradition. During the fall, this group takes the role of the Football Pep Band. This organization will attend all home football games and perform at various town functions throughout the school year. Beginning in October, this group will assume the role of the Concert Band. The Concert Band will study various repertoires such as marches, concert overtures, and popular selections. Students participate in both class rehersal and concert performance. Attendance at all rehersals and performances is required.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
This is a performing ensemble responsible for the promotion and performance of different styles of music in the American musical idiom of jazz. This group supplies another outlet for the high school instrumentalist to perform. A member of the Jazz Ensemble must be a member in good standing of the Band as specified in the Program of Studies. The members are chosen by audition with the piece being selected and judged by the director. All members must audition. Students participate in both class rehersals and concert performances. Attendance at all rehersals and performances is required.
ORCHESTRA STRINGS
A performing ensemble that will increase each player's knowledge of fundamentals and playing techniques through the study of traditional and popular orchestral literature. Students participate in both class rehersals and concert performance. Attendance at all rehersals and performances is required. A Chamber Orchestra may be a satellite of this group. Membership in a Chamber Orchestra will be by audition only with an audition piece being selected by the director. Members of the Chamber Orchestra will be required to participate in Orchestra. Wind and percussion players may be selected by audition from members in good standing of the Band. The director will arrange meeting times of the Full Orchestra.
CONCERT CHOIR
This organization is a four-part mixed vocal ensemble that studies a wide range of repertoires consisting of contemperary, folk, and classical selections. Students participate in both class rehersals and performances. Attendance at all rehersals and performances is required. Enrollment should not exceed 100. However, in the event of a request beyond the 100, that student requesting to be enrolled would be required to audition with the choral director. Vocal skills, as well as skill level in singing and reading will be assessed. Those enrolled in this course are eligible to audition for, and participate in other vocal ensembles.
JAZZ CHOIR
This group will focus on the rehersal and performance of various styles of vocal jazz. This group supplies another outlet for the high school vocalist to perform. A member of the Jazz Choir must be a member, in good standing, of the Concert Band as specified in the Program of Studies. Students participate in both class rehersal and concert performance. Attendance at all rehersals and performances is required. The members are chosen by audition with the piece being selected and judged by the director. All members must audition.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND COMPOSITION
This course is designed as a basic introduction to concepts in music technology, music theory, and composition. Keyboard skills, music sequencing, and computer notation will be practiced. The course will also introduce the student to the basic forms and styles of music composition. Through the study of melody, harmony, and rhythm, students will learn to compose their own musical pieces.
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