7700 Concert Band and Instrumental Instruction 5 Credits 40 Minutes, 2 Semesters The Concert Band is a performing ensemble. Students with at least one year of training on a wind instrument (brass or woodwinds), piano, or percussion are eligible. The band will be divided into sectionals working out parts and fingerings with both the Director and Assistant Band Director on a daily basis. The band will be brought together for rehearsals under the supervision of both directors. The Concert Band will perform at concerts, on the Florida trip, and at our annual sending school tours. 7710 Concert Band and Instrumental Instruction 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Please refer to the description above. 7720/7725 Jazz Band 2.5 Credits 2 Semesters Jazz Band is an auditioned instrumental ensemble which allows the musician to develop his/her performance skills in the areas of Jazz, Jazz Rock and Afro-Latino Rhythmic Styles. The Jazz Band will perform in concerts, on band trips, our annual sending school tours and selected festivals. Jazz Band members must also perform with the Concert Band. Auditions are held in early June. Please call the Music Office (Ext. 149) for audition materials, date and time. Jazz Band meets weekly on Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m. 7730 Instrumental Studies 5 Credits 40 Minutes, 2 Semesters Instrumental Studies is designed to teach both a beginner student a new instrument, as well as supplement further study for a student who already plays an instrument. Students will be introduced to basic musicianship concepts and theory to supplement their performance skills. It is strongly recommended that students who are preparing for college auditions take this course. The instruments that are available for enrollment in the course are Woodwinds
(Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon), Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Baritone, Tuba), Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass), and Mallet Percussion instruments. 7735 Instrumental Studies 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Please refer to description above. 7740 Percussion Studies 5 Credits 40 Minutes, 2 Semesters This course is designed for beginning and experienced percussion students interested in developing their skills on various percussion instruments, including the Bells, Bongos, Drum Kit, Marimbas, Snare, and Timpani. Additionally, students will learn stick/mallet technique, as well as rhythmic rudiments to refine their skills as percussionists. It is strongly recommended that students preparing for college auditions take this course. 7745 Percussion Studies 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Please refer to the description above. 7750 Piano Studies 5 Credits 40 Minutes, 2 Semesters This course is designed for beginning and experienced piano students interested in developing their skills on the piano/keyboard. Students will also be introduced to basic musicianship, which includes reading notation, time and key signatures, musical scales, and dynamics. An introduction to developing the skill of sight-reading and ear-training will be explored. It is strongly recommended that students preparing for college auditions take this course. 7755 Piano Studies 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Please refer to the description above. 7800 String Ensemble 5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is designed to allow the musician to develop his or her performance skills. Students with at least one year of training on string instruments (violin, cello, etc.) are eligible for this ensemble. The String Ensemble will perform at concerts and other recitals. A varied repertoire of 36
