Music Department
| 4700
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BAND |
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| Prerequisite: Three years
experience in USD 503 band and/or audition. Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 The band will function as a concert organization to further the development of group instrumental skills such as technique, intonation, tone production through scale, chorale and rhythmic exercises and rehearsing many styles of music literature. The band will also be divided into small groups to experience ensemble performance. Students can be involved in sports and band at the same time. Students furnish their own instruments, or are required pay a $30.00 nonrefundable yearly deposit for use of any school–owned instrument. Trips are made by the band to clinics, festivals, and state festivals. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances in which the groups perform. Performances will be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. Failure to participate in scheduled performances could result in a failing grade. |
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| 4710
* ORCHESTRA |
Y |
| Prerequisite: See
description. Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 The orchestra is open to standard orchestral string musicians (violin, viola, cello, contrabass) and to brass, woodwind and percussive musicians. Musicians should contact the director to see what positions are available prior to enrollment. Students may be able to participate in both orchestra and band by alternate day scheduling. Musicians will further develop technical, theoretical, and historical competencies through large group, small ensemble, and solo opportunities. Further enrichment opportunities may be available through clinical, state festival and invitational performance based, learning experiences. Students are required to participate in all scheduled orchestral performance events. Failure to do so could result in a failing grade. Students must furnish personal instruments or may pay a nonrefundable $30.00 annual fee for usage of a school–owned instrument (if available). All additional supplies (strings, rosins, oil, reeds, etc.) are the responsibility of each individual student. |
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| 4720
ORCHESTRA B/BAND B |
Y |
| Prerequisite: Instructor
recommendation. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 See course 4710 for a basic description. Students in Orchestra B/Band B will share time between Orchestra and Band. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances in which the groups perform. Performances will be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. Failure to participate in scheduled performances could result in a failing grade. |
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| 4730 *
JAZZ BAND |
Y |
| Prerequisite: Students
must be a member of the High School Band or Orchestra to be eligible
for Jazz Band. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 The jazz band is dedicated to the study of jazz and its many styles as it relates to the big bands and small combos of past and present. Arranging and composing original works for the band is encouraged. The skills acquired will aid the potential professional musician. The jazz band will perform at basketball games, festivals and other events whenever it is deemed appropriate by the director. All performances and rehearsals are required and unexcused absences could result in a failing grade. Jazz band rehearses before school. Performances will be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. Trips are made to clinics, festivals, and state festivals. This course may be taken for credit more than one time. An educational trip is available in certain years. Contact the instructor for details. .25 unit credit can be earned in this class. |
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| 4810
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CONCERT CHOIR |
Y |
| Prerequisite: None Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 The Parsons High School Concert Choir gives every student the opportunity to develop and perfect his or her own particular vocal talents. The student will learn the basic principles behind good singing. Some of these include breathing, posture, diction, and stylistic interpretation. The choir will sing music from the recognized masters. Trips are made to clinics, festivals, and state festivals. This course may be taken for credit more than one time. An educational trip is available in certain years. Contact the instructor for details. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances in which the groups perform. Performances will be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. Failure to participate in scheduled performances could result in a failing grade. |
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| 4820
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MUSIC COMPANY |
Y |
| Prerequisite: Enrollment
by audition only. Grades 10, 11, 12 Members selected from the student body must not only be adequate singers but also serious in their approach to ensemble singing. They must be dedicated to the performance. Dance is an essential element of this show choir class. Repertoire will concentrate on lighter types of music with the format of a jazz vocal group. However, music from all periods of music history will be included. The Music Company gives the student an opportunity to further develop and perfect their own outstanding and unique musical talents. Interested string bass or electric bass, drum or guitar players should talk with the instructor before enrolling. The purchase of a uniform will be the responsibility of the participant. Gentlemen will be required to purchase a tuxedo. This tuxedo may be used more than one year. Trips are made to clinics, festivals, and state festivals. This course may be taken for credit more than one time. An educational trip is available in certain years. Contact the instructor for details. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances in which the groups perform. Performances will be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. Failure to participate in scheduled performances could result in a failing grade. |
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| 4840
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SWEET MELODIES |
Y |
| Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Sweet Melodies is an all female show choir–style ensemble, which includes dance. This ensemble will sing for community and festival events. Sweet Melodies is open to 9th through 12th grade girls. An outfit will need to be purchased for this ensemble. Financial assistance is available to help with the purchase. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances in which the groups perform. Performances will be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. Failure to participate in scheduled performances could result in a failing grade. Please enroll if you have had vocal music before and are familiar with basic choral skills. |
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| 4740
ADVANCED
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC |
Y |
| Prerequisite:
Instructor recommendation Grade: 12 Through this course further study is available in the following areas: performance, theory, composing and arranging, music theory, style and form, secondary instruments, and preparation for college auditions. |
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Classes with weighted grades are marked with a • by the course number Classes for fine arts are marked with a * by the course number |
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