MUSIC

CONCERT BAND* Course Number:​ 6220 Grade level: ​9-12 Credit Value:​ 1 Prerequisite:​ For students who have played 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, aural and technical facility 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:​ 6248 Grade level: ​9-12 Credit Value:​ .5 Prerequisite:​ None, open to all students Choir is a semester course designed for students who enjoy singing and want to learn how to sing together as a group and/or as a soloist. This class is focussed on developing skills to sing in harmony with others focusing on classic choral pieces from 2-4 part singing. Choir will assist you in exploring your personal passion (whatever that may be) and connecting this with singing. You will learn about basic vocal technique, sight singing and music theory through singing. Song writing will be developed in class using a variety of applications. 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

GLEE* Course Number:​ 6250 Grade level: ​9-12 Credit Value:​ .5 Prerequisite:​ None, open to all students Are you an angelic soprano? A sassy alto? A dapper tenor? A thundering bass? Use your vocal talents and spread musical joy throughout Nido and the wider community! ​ Glee is a performance-based class. You will have fun singing many different kinds of vocal music: pop, musical theater, rock and roll, jazz, barber shop, and others. We will also incorporate choreography and props into our performances. Most songs will feature one or more soloists. You will learn how to give an exciting performance! In addition you will also get a chance to work on solos and duets in-class performances. Let’s have fun! Glee is a place to really let loose and enjoy singing! ​*This course may be repeated for credit

GUITAR* Course Number:​ 6241 Grade level: ​10-12 Credit Value:​ .5 Prerequisite:​ None, open to all students. 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:​ None, open to all students. Piano 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 to improvisational skills and composing a final piano piece at the end of the semester. ​*This course may be repeated for credit

MUSIC CREATION* Course Number:​ 6417 Grade level: ​9-12 Credit Value:​ .5 Prerequisite:​ None 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. 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 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. Through this course, students will become aware of how musicians work and communicate. An IB music student is expected to be self-motivated, committed, responsible, highly passionate about music and enjoy working independently and collaboratively. 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.

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. Through this course, students will become aware of how musicians work and communicate. An IB music student is expected to be self-motivated, committed, responsible, highly passionate about music and enjoy working independently and collaboratively. 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.

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. Emphasis will be placed on students expanding their musical potential and style through their portfolios. A higher degree of self-motivation and commitment is expected.

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. Emphasis will be placed on students expanding their musical potential and style through their portfolios. A higher degree of self-motivation and commitment is expected.