Arts (Cont.)

Instrumental Ensemble: Winds: Woodwinds and Brass (1 credit, full year)

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This wind ensemble class is designed for aspiring musicians who are passionate about playing wind instruments, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience. Alongside regular group classes, you’ll have the opportunity to receive weekly private lessons from an adjunct faculty member. Throughout the course, you’ll explore various genres of wind music, expand your knowledge of music theory and history as it relates to wind instruments, develop your improvisation skills, enhance your analytical listening abilities, and refine your wind technique. Financial aid is available, as there is an additional fee for the private lessons.

Instrumental Ensemble: Percussion (1 credit, full year)

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

The percussion ensemble class is designed for aspiring musicians who are passionate about playing percussion instruments, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience. Alongside regular group classes, you’ll have the opportunity to receive weekly private lessons from an adjunct faculty member. Throughout the course, you’ll explore various genres of percussion music, expand your knowledge of music theory and history as it relates to percussion instruments, develop your improvisation skills, enhance your analytical listening abilities, and refine your percussion technique. Financial aid is available, as there is an additional fee for the private lessons.

Guitar 1 (0.5 credit, fall or spring)

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This course is designed to cater to both novice guitarists and students with some guitar experience but no formal training. The curriculum covers guitar study in relation to music history, note reading, basic theory, and instruction in guitar playing and techniques. The students will have the opportunity to observe and listen to skilled guitarists in diverse settings. Although students may bring their own instruments, guitars are provided in class. Additionally, students should be prepared to participate in public performances as a group during the semester.

Guitar 2 (0.5 credit, spring only)

Prerequisite: Guitar 1

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This class builds upon the foundational skills learned in level 1. Students will explore more advanced playing techniques and concepts such as chord progressions, improvisation, and soloing. The curriculum also covers more in-depth music theory as it relates to the guitar. The class provides ample opportunities for students to perform publicly individually and as a group. While students are encouraged to bring their own guitars, class guitars are also available for use.

Audio Engineering 1 (0.5 credit, fall only)

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This class focuses on digital music production utilizing MIDI, Virtual Instruments, Loops, Sound Effects, and basic microphone skills. Students will explore the basics of music theory and the physics of sound and master a Digital Audio Workstation, providing the tools for high-quality audio production. The class features a blended assessment approach, including both traditional and project-based assessments. No prior musical experience is required, but a passion for music is highly recommended.

Audio Engineering 2 (0.5 credit, spring only)

Prerequisite: Audio Engineering 1

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This course builds upon the foundational concepts covered in Audio Engineering 1 and delves deeper into the role of Mixing Engineers. Students will explore various mixing techniques such as balancing, panning, equalization, compression, and reverb. Students will gain practical experience in sound analysis, manipulation, correction, and creative utilization of mixing resources through project-based assignments. By applying the skills and techniques learned in the introductory course, students will further enhance their abilities and tailor them to their individual musical interests.

Honors Audio Engineering (0.5 credit, fall only)

Prerequisite: Audio Engineering 2 and Department permission required

10th, 11th, 12th

Honors Audio Engineering is intended to build upon the foundational concepts covered in Audio Engineering 1 and 2. This course emphasizes the responsibilities of Recording Engineers and delves into the intricacies of microphones, microphone placement, studio recording methods, and the logistics of recording sessions. Students will learn how to produce high-quality recordings and implement advanced post-production techniques through project-based assignments.

Advanced Audio Engineering (0.5 credit, spring only)

Prerequisite: Honors Audio Engineering and Departmental Approval

10th, 11th, 12th

In this capstone course, students can leverage their prior class experiences to undertake individual projects, enabling them to develop an EP from inception to completion. Professional musicians are available to students, enabling them to create original compositions or covers.

Movement for the Athlete (0.5 credit, fall or spring)*

9th, 10, 11th, 12th

This course is for athletes who want to increase muscular strength and endurance, boost motor fitness, tone muscles, and help manage body weight. We introduce fundamental strength training through Yoga/Pilates, hands-on bodywork, and basic movement sequences designed to help prevent injury and build core strength, coordination, and overall physical mobility and stability. *Students can take this class multiple times, but only the initial 0.5 credit will count towards their one (1) credit graduation requirement. To fulfill the remaining 0.5 credit required for graduation, students must select a secondary Arts course.

Survey of Dance (0.5 credit, fall or spring)

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This course is intended as a dance sampler. Students are exposed to various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, and various movement theories appropriate for students in the performing arts.