MUSIC

FOUNDATIONS OF BAND*

Course Number: 6219 Grade level: 9-12

Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: N/A Foundations of Band is designed for students who would like to learn a band instrument ( flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone). Students who join the class may have had a brief experience in 6th grade with their chosen instrument, or they may join as a true beginner. Students will be taught the techniques of playing an instrument and reading music and will collectively present their learning in a concert at the end of the semester. Students who progress quickly to proficiency level will be invited to join the HS Concert Band in future semesters. Otherwise, students may repeat the Foundations course until they reach the required level to move to the HS Concert Band. *This course may be repeated for credit

CONCERT BAND*

Course Number: 6220 Grade level: 9-12

Prerequisite: For students who have playedCredit Value: 1 woodwind or brass instruments, bass guitar or percussion for 2+ years. Concert Band is designed for students who play a Concert Band instrument. This class is a mixed level class and students will have the opportunity to mentor and lead instrumental sections. Continued emphasis is given to the development of musicianship skills through a large repertoire of concert band literature and technical studies. There are three areas of study: Solo performance, Group performance and Sight reading. Students log their progress in their ePortfolio. Student involvement in the concerts and other performance activities is central to the grading process. *This course may be repeated for credit

CHOIR*

Course Number: 6247 Grade level: 9-12

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Choir focuses on singing engaging music in a group setting. Starting with simple ‘rounds’, students will learn to sing in harmony, read music, and bring vocal pieces up to a performance standard. Students are guided in vocal techniques that both protect the voice and promote good tone and articulation. Students will choose the songs they sing and will perform these songs in two quarterly concerts per semester. As this is a performance class, participation in the concerts is a graded aspect of the course. No prior experience is necessary. *This

course may be repeated for credit.

PERCUSSION*

Course Number: 6418 Grade level: 9-12

Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: N/A Students will learn to play both tuned and untuned percussion instruments. They will examine the techniques of playing a wide variety of percussion instruments and focus on playing in time with each other. Students will also develop their ability to read percussion music and create original pieces as a band. As well as practicing and performing exclusive percussion pieces, students will work on the Concert Band repertoire. This class does not require any previous experience in percussion. *This course may be repeated for credit.

GUITAR*

Course Number: 6241 Grade level: 10-12

Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: N/A The Guitar course is designed for students interested in developing the basic skills to play this instrument. Students will have the opportunity to achieve the basic rudiments of a guitarist, in terms of techniques and knowledge and to apply it to the performance of songs of their choice and improvisation. The class is based on a variety of individual and group activities with the final goal of giving students the set of skills they need to keep growing as a guitarist even after the class. *This course may be repeated for credit

PIANO*

Course Number: 6416 Grade level: 10-12

Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: N/A This course is designed for students interested in the fundamentals of piano. Students with previous experience and no piano background are eligible for this class. The class will cover functional piano skills as well as some classical and sight reading skills both in traditional and non-traditional notations. The students will have the opportunity to perform in class songs of their own choice. By the end of the semester, students will practice their creative thinking and improvisational skills by composing a final of music. *This course may be

repeated for credit

MUSIC CREATION*

Course Number: 6417 Grade level: 9-12

Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: N/A If you want to create music, but you don’t know where or how to start, or if you are a songwriter or a music enthusiast and you want to understand more about this art, Music Creation is the class for you. Throughout a variety of activities, you’ll be exposed to the basic rudiments of music theory and learn how to apply these concepts into the music composition process. You’ll also have the opportunity to train your musical ear in intervals, chords and gain a new and deeper understanding of the music you love. There’s no prerequisite for the class. It’s open for all those who love and enjoy music, although, if you are considering taking an IB music class, or following a music career, you should consider taking this class. *This course may be repeated for

credit.

IB MUSIC SL I

Course Number: 6210 Grade level: 11

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This course is the first year of the two-year IB Music SL II. The course encourages inquiry into creative practices and performance processes. Music study develops listening, creative and analytical skills, as well as encouraging understanding and international-mindedness. The SL course consists of three, intrinsically linked aspects: exploring music in context, experimenting with music and presenting music. At the end of this course, students will have developed in-depth and advanced skills in aural perception and understanding of music by learning about musical elements such as form and structure, notations, musical terminology and context. SL students are expected to produce an in-depth portfolio of performances, compositions. research experimentation and investigation, participate and attend concert recitals in and outside of school This course

is designed for students who have reached a competent level upon one or more instruments (including voice) and are able to fluently read an intermediate level of music.

IB MUSIC HL I

Course Number: 6211 Grade level: 11

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This course is the first year of the two-year IB Music HL II. The course encourages inquiry into creative practices and performance processes. Music study develops listening, creative and analytical skills, as well as encouraging understanding and international-mindedness. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to explore music in varied and sometimes unfamiliar contexts and are challenged to engage practically with music as researchers, performers and creators. The HL course consists of four, intrinsically linked aspects: exploring music in context, experimenting with music, presenting music and the contemporary music-maker. At the end of this course, students will have developed in-depth and advanced skills in aural perception and understanding of music by learning about musical elements such as form and structure, notations, musical terminology and context. HL students are expected to produce an in-depth portfolio of performances, compositions, research experimentation and investigation, create a project with curated music selections as the contemporary music-maker, and attend concert recitals in and outside of school. This course is for

students who have reached an accomplished level on one or more instruments (including voice) and are able to fluently read advanced level music.

IB MUSIC SL II

Course Number: 6212 Grade level: 12

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Music SL I This is the second year of a two year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the IB Music SL curriculum. This course is a continuation of the first year in IB Music SL I course. Students continue to develop their performance and composition portfolios and work towards the final exams.

IB MUSIC HL II

Course Number: 6213 Grade level: 12

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Music HL I This is the second year of a two year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the IB Music HL curriculum. This course is a continuation of the first year in IB Music SL I course. Students continue to develop their performance and composition portfolios and work towards the final exams.