These courses provide students with a balanced comprehensive study of music through the concert band, which develops skills in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Ensemble and solo activities develop elements of musicianship including tone production, technical skills, intonation, music reading skills, listening skills, analyzing music, studying historically significant styles of literature, and integration of other applicable disciplines. Experiences include improvising, conducting, playing by ear, and sight-reading. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent in performance of music.

 

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Concert Band (Gr. 9-12) 2 semesters                                                                                1551/1552

This band is for students who do not desire to participate in fall marching activities.  Each student continues development of technique and musicianship.  This ensemble studies, rehearses, and performs a variety of styles of music. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom. These include the Fall Extravaganza, Winter concerts, ISSMA, Fine Arts Night, concerts. (4160)

Prerequisite: Previous instrumental experience

Note: The intent for instrumental music courses is to be involved each semester of high school, all four years

 

Instrumental Ensemble (Percussion) (Gr. 9-12)  (1st semester only)                                        1501

This is an active performing percussion ensemble. In addition to the continued class study of advanced percussion techniques and musicianship, this ensemble has after-school marching band rehearsals. This ensemble has many opportunities to utilize acquired skills through required performances.  The marching band studies, rehearses, and performs a show for football games and contests and participate in local parades. This course should be for the active-minded student.  All students in Instrumental Ensemble (Percussion) are automatically eligible to enroll for one summer band credit for marching. This may be completed through the guidance office in the spring proceeding the fall semester. Fees for Marching band range between $600 and $700.  Percussion students should select Intermediate (grades 9-10) or Advanced Concert Band (grades 11-12) second semester to fulfill yearlong band requirement.   (4162)

Prerequisite: Previous percussion experience and musical audition

Note: The intent for instrumental music courses is to be involved each semester of high school, all four years

 

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Instrumental Ensemble (Chamber Winds) (Gr. 9-12)  (2nd semester only)                                1502

Students have opportunities to perform in chamber ensembles including, but not limited to brass & woodwind solos, trios, quartets, quintets, large brass & woodwind ensembles. In addition to the continued class study of chamber wind techniques and musicianship, this ensemble has many opportunities to utilize acquired skills through the many required performances. The Chamber Winds student studies and rehearses a varied repertoire of chamber music and may perform a show for ISSMA solo and ensemble, concerts and community performances.  This course is for the active-minded student. Students in this group may be asked to perform in all band concerts.  Chamber Winds should be taken in addition to, but not in place of any concert or jazz band class.  (4162)

Prerequisite: Previous brass & woodwind experience and musical audition

Note: The intent for instrumental music courses is to be involved each semester of high school, all four years

 

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Jazz Ensemble (Gr. 9-12) 2 semesters                                                                              1531/1532

This is for students interested in studying, rehearsing, and performing jazz and jazz related music. Students study, listen to, and rehearse the various styles of jazz as well as the techniques of improvisation. The jazz ensemble performs in various required concerts and contests throughout the year. Students are not required to participate in marching activities, but this course will fulfill the class enrollment requirement for marching band participation. In that case, all marching band requirements will be used for this course during first semester.  Students develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual setting for the study and performance of the varied styles of instrumental jazz.  (4164)

Prerequisite: Audition

Note: The intent for instrumental music courses is to be involved each semester of high school, all four years

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Intermediate Concert Band (Symphonic Band) (Gr. 9-12) 2 semesters                            1521/1522

This is an active performing ensemble.  Intermediate instrumental techniques and musicianship are taught through the study of a variety of repertoire. During first semester, participation in after school marching band rehearsals and performances is required. Following marching season and throughout second semester students continue their study of instrumental music through concert literature. Required concerts include but are not limited to, Marching Band competitions, Parades, Extravaganza, Holiday Concert, ISSMA, Fine Arts Night and Graduation. All students enrolled in Symphonic Band semester 1 are automatically eligible to enroll for one summer band credit for marching. This may be completed through the guidance office in the spring proceeding the fall semester.  Fees for Marching Band will range between $600 and $700.  Percussion students who were enrolled in 1st semester Instrumental Ensemble (Percussion) and are in grades 9 or 10 should take this 2nd semester course to fulfill yearlong band requirements. (4168)

Prerequisite: Audition or teacher approval

Note: The intent for instrumental music courses is to be involved each semester of high school, all four years