CURRICULAR OFFERINGS
 

CONCERT BAND

Is open to those 9th and 10th grade students who have achieved a basic degree of proficiency on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument.  Emphasis will be placed on basic skills and theory.  This ensemble will perform at concerts and other functions. The Concert Band will be divided into Concert Band I and II based on instrumentation and ability at various times throughout the year.   A method book fee will be collected.  Members of the Concert Band are eligible to participate in the marching band, which is a co-curricular activity meeting after school in the fall.   (Year course - 1 credit)

WIND ENSEMBLE

Is open to those 9^th, 10^th, 11^th and 12^th grade students who have achieved an advanced proficiency on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument.  A wide variety of music, individual skills, and theory will be covered in this course.  This ensemble will perform at concerts and other functions.  A method book fee will be collected.  Members of the Wind Ensemble are eligible to participate in the marching band, which is a co-curricular activity meeting after school in the fall.  Students in this course are selected by the band director.  (Year course – 1 credit)

SYMPHONIC BAND

Is the premier performing band and is open to those 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students who have achieved a high degree of proficiency on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument.  A wide variety of music, individual skills, and theory will be covered in this course.  This ensemble will perform at concerts and other functions.  Members of the Symphonic Band are eligible to participate in the orchestra, as well as the marching band, which is a co-curricular activity meeting after school in the fall.  A uniform and method book fee will be collected.  Students in this course are selected by the band director.  (Year course – 1 credit)

SYMPHONIC BAND HONORS OPTION

Is an opportunity for those students wishing to pursue the study of music at a higher level as a member of the Symphonic Band.  These students would meet the requirements for Symphonic Band (as outlined above) with the following additional requirements (Year course - 1 credit):

1. Take Private Lessons on Symphonic Band Instrument
2. Perform 20 hours of Music Community Service tutoring younger band students
3. Perform in an OMEA Honors Band, College Honors Band, Dayton Youth Philharmonic, College Music Workshop, or equivalent

JAZZ-ROCK IMPROVISATION

Is for musicians who wish to begin or continue their skills in jazz improvisation.  Improvisation is the creative art of playing and creating melodies based on the chord and scale structure of the song.  Computers and music software will be utilized to develop improvisation skills.  Basic instrumental skills and knowledge of scales are prerequisites.  A method book fee will be collected.   (Semester course – 1/2 credit)

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Is a class designed to study and use computers and musical instruments to create music.  MIDI technology, sequencers, sound modules, and music keyboards will be used to arrange, compose, sequence, and print music.  Basic skill on an instrument and a desire to be creative are required, but no previous keyboard or composing experience is necessary.  (Semester course - 1/2 credit)

PIANO CLASS I

Is a beginning piano class designed for students who have never played piano before and for student who may have played for a year or two but have not played for several years.  The class will meet In the Music Technology Lab and will use electronic keyboards and pianos.  Some piano music software will be utilized to enhance the learning process.  (Semester course - 1/2 credit)

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