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 Broadway, classical, and pop is studied and performed. 7805 String Ensemble 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Please refer to the description above. 7810/7815 Chamber Orchestra 2.5 Credits 2 Semesters Chamber Orchestra is an auditioned performance ensemble that allows the student musician to develop his/her skills in the area of orchestral music. The Chamber Orchestra will perform in concerts, on band trips, annual sending school tours, and selected festivals. Chamber Orchestra members must be members of either the Concert Band or String
Ensemble. Auditions will be held at the beginning of each school year in September. Audition materials will be handed out within the first 2 weeks of the new school year. Chamber Orchestra meets weekly on Wednesday afternoons at 3:45 p.m. 7820 Digital Recording 5 Credits 40 Minutes, 2 Semesters This course is intended for students wishing to understand the process of digital recording and today’s music recording business. This “hands- on” class will allow the student to focus on digital music production and work with digital music software. All students will be introduced to the workings of today’s music recording business, what roles producers, engineers, and artists play, and how movement from an analog to a digital environment has changed the face of recording music. Real time and looped-based digital recording software will be explored by all students using Mac computers and software. Pro Tools and Garageband will be the software primarily used for this course. No prior experience is required for taking this course, but a music background is encouraged. This course is highly recommended for any student who is considering any type of music major or minor on the college level. (Applied Science Concentration) 7825 Digital Recording 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Please refer to the description above. *Please be advised that the following courses in the 7900s include a fee. 7900 Dance Class* 1.0 Credit Period 9, 1 Semester This course is designed for the beginning dance student. A variety of dance styles such as Tap and Jazz will be studied. The Dance Class will perform in the annual Dance Show in January as part of the course. This class meets after school on Mondays. 7910 Intermediate Dance Class* 2.0 Credits Period 9, 1 Semester This course is designed for the student who has dance experience and can perform at a higher level. An audition for the class will be held by the teacher. Enrollment in the course will be determined by the audition results. The Intermediate Class will perform in the annual Dance Show in January as part of the 36
