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Music
Prerequisite: Director Approval
Bands I through IV are courses designed with the student’s overall musical and academic development in mind. Students who participate in band range from the serious music student who is interested in pursuing music as a career to the casual band student in which participation is a means of enhancing their high school performance and social involvement. Band students will have in-class academic tutorials on a regular basis, the opportunity to take advantage of free evening tutorials, and access to the band department’s computers and printers for papers and class projects. Band students have the opportunity to participate in Marching Band, Concert Band, Music Theater, Wind Ensemble, UIL Solo and Ensemble, Jazz Band, TMEA Region, Area, and All- State Bands and may also play in the LPHS Symphony Orchestra. Students will receive PE credit for the Fall, and Fine Arts credit for the Spring.
Color Guard I, II, III, IV Grade Level: 9-12 1 credit Two Semesters
Prerequisite: Audition
Color Guard I, II, III, IV is a course designed for students interested in developing dance techniques with sabers, rifles, and flags. During the fall semester, students perform as members of the LPHS Marching band. During the spring semester, students perform as part of the LPHS Winter Guard in various competitions in the area. Students who participate in Color Guard receive a PE waiver as well as a Fine Arts credit. Many leadership and volunteer opportunities are available in a student's Color Guard career. Required fees vary from student to student and year to year.
Students develop vocal techniques, music reading, ear training, and listening skills, as well as teamwork and leadership. Students will learn music history and literature through performance. Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts are required cocurricular events for this course. Students are also expected to participate in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Adjudication. (Fine Arts Credit or Elective Credit). Fee: $10 Uniform cleaning fee. $35 Polo Shirt fee.
Prerequisite: Director Approval
Students develop vocal techniques, music reading, ear training, and listening skills, as well as teamwork and leadership. Students will learn music history and literature through performance. Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts are required cocurricular events for this course. Students are also expected to participate in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Adjudication including but not limited to participation in TMEA Region, Area, and All-State Choirs. (Fine Arts Credit or Elective Credit). Fee: $10 Uniform cleaning fee. $35 Polo Shirt fee.
Students develop vocal techniques, music reading, ear training, and listening skills, as well as teamwork and leadership at a mastery level. Students will learn music history and literature through performance. Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts are required co-curricular events for this course. Students perform the National Anthem at every home football game. Students have weekly required after school rehearsals. Students will also participate in many community sponsored events. Students are also expected to participate in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Adjudication as well as the district Solo and Ensemble competition. (Fine Arts Credit or Elective Credit). Fee: $10
Uniform cleaning fee. $35 Polo Shirt fee.
1 credit Two Semesters Recommended Prerequisite: Ability to read and write musical notation and basic voice or instrument performance skills, Academic Success Recommendations
Advanced Placement Music Theory is the rigorous study of the fundamental components of music. It explores the language and notation of music through deep understanding of melody and harmony. This study will be accomplished through musical notation, ear training, composition, and analytical writing. Students may elect to take the AP Music Theory exam at the end of the year, which may allow the student to earn college credit. This class can be taken as a fine arts credit or as an elective credit. There is a fee for the AP Music Theory Exam.
Orchestra I, II, III, IV Grade Level:9-12 1 credit Two Semesters Prerequisite: Director approval and Audition
Initial placement is based on previous junior high director’s recommendation or audition with high school director. As students progress through the orchestra curriculum, emphasis is first placed on development of more maturity both musically and technically, as well as preparation for the more difficult challenges of high school literature. While the course number reflects the number of years enrolled in the high school orchestra program, placement in performance levels will be determined by audition. After school rehearsals and participation in concerts are requirements for all levels of orchestra. At the Varsity level, students must be capable of playing the most difficult literature as required for UIL Concert Contest. Varsity participation in region and solo and ensemble events is expected and required. At the varsity level, private lessons are strongly encouraged. The Varsity Orchestra performs for civic church and other community functions as well as school related events. Fees: Uniform cleaning fee $10.00; School Instrument
