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Mixed Chorus
Course Number -- 1428-01
This class is for all students
interested in learning the fundamentals of vocal
singing. Emphasis will be on learning correct
posture, breath support, vocal production, diction,
expression, and intonation. A wide variety of
choral music will be studied and performances are a
required part of the class.
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Women's
Choir
Course Number --
1400-01
Open to all women who are
interested in learning proper singing techniques.
emphasis will be on learning correct posture, breath
support, vocal production, diction, and part
singing. A wide variety of vocal literature will be
studied. Performance is a required part of the
class.
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Beginning
Orchestra
Course Number --
1320-01
This class offers instruction
for students wanting to learn violin, viola, cello,
or double bass. Students will learn to read music
in preparation for Symphonic Orchestra.
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Symphonic
Orchestra
Course Number --
1324-01
Prerequisites: Audition or
permission of instructor. Minimum of one year
performance required.
Techniques of the various instrument of the
orchestra: strings, woodwinds, brass, and
percussion. Small ensembles are also included.
Orchestra members are required to perform in
various concerts, festivals, and for school
functions throughout the school year.
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Piano I
Course Number -- 1374-01
Prerequisite: Instructor
permission
Students will learn basic musical skills and
beginning piano technique. They will learn the
fundamentals of music theory and ear training
skills. Music history may be a part of the course.
A semester recital may also be required.
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Piano II
Course Number -- 1376-01
Prerequisite: Piano I and/or
Instructor permission
Students will learn piano technique suitable to
their ability level. They will study piano
literature from all musical periods and develop a
more complete understanding of the fundamentals of
music theory. Ear training and sight reading will
also be part of the course. Performance for the
class is a requirement including at least one class
recital each semester.
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Jazz Band I
Prerequisite: Level III
proficiency, audition, and/or permission of
instructor.
This course is a study of the literature,
rehearsal, and performance techniques of past and
current popular-jazz music with emphasis on correct
style and feel. Improvisation will be introduced at
this level. The course is recommended for
instrumentalists with little or no jazz
experience.
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Jazz Band
II
Course Number -- 1334-01
Prerequisite: Audition and/or
permission of instructor
This course is a study of literature,
rehearsal, and performance techniques of past and
current popular-jazz music with emphasis on
techniques of improvisation and styles. It is open
to students of advanced proficiency and will
require out-of-school practices and performances.
Students may be required to be members of the
Symphonic Band or Orchestra.
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Woodwind
Ensemble
Course Number --
1356-01
This class concentrates on the
techniques of woodwind instruments as they relate
to the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and/or
Orchestra. Problems of rhythms, key signatures,
proper breathing, correct embouchure, and all other
aspects of woodwind musicianship will be addressed.
The class performs as a separate ensemble or as a
section within other performing groups. Performance
is a required portion of the class.
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Percussion
Ensemble
Course Number --
1360-01
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A performance group which utilizes all forms of
contemporary percussion instruments. Performance is
a required portion of the class.
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Brass
Ensemble
Course Number --
1366-01
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This class concentrates on the techniques of
brass instruments as they relate to the Symphonic
Band, Concert Band, and/or Orchestra. Problems of
rhythm, key signatures, proper breathing, correct
embouchure, and all other aspects of brass
musicianship will be addressed. The class performs
as a separate ensemble or as a section within other
performing groups. Performance is a required
portion of the class.
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P.E. Band
Course Number --
4300-01
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Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Band
May be used to meet the mandatory physical
education requirements only when substantial
compliance with the criteria of the State Handbook
on Physical Education can be shown, when conducted
by a teacher holding a physical education
credential, and when they adequately prepare
students for the physical performance testing
required by the Education Code.
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Band
Auxiliary
Course Number --
1540-01
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Prerequisite: Audition, and/or permission of
instructor
For attached units of the band featuring Rifle
Corps, Flag Girls, Color Guard, Letter Corps,
and/or Majorettes. Training in varied dance forms.
Performance is a required portion of the class.
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Theatre Arts
I
Course Number --
2352-01
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How'd you like to get past your shyness? How'd
you like an outlet for the exhibitionist in you?
Learn about acting in commercials, plays, and TV,
doing stage tails and stunts, auditioning and all
the backstage introductions to drama. Take DRAMA 1
--- No prerequisites.
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Theatre Arts
II, III, IV
Course Number --
2358-01, 2364-01, 2390-01
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How'd you like to focus on acting? Learn acting
styles, dialects, and accents, acting techniques,
advanced work in auditioning and scene work with
special opportunities in public performance during
Brown Bag Theatre Nights and the "Road Show".
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in Drama I and
consent of the instructor.
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Stagecraft
I
Course Number -- 1224-01
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How'd you like to learn to build a set, a
costume or a character make-up, run a computer
light board, make special effects, try to become "A
Flyer"? You'll do the most important work in theatre with good opportunities for college
scholarships and future careers.
No prerequisite but a class contract with the
teacher.
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P.E. Theatre
Movement
Course Number
-- 0182-01
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How'd you like to get P.E. credit for learning to
juggle, fence, do mime, judo, fight choreography
and Renaissance dance and games? Open to all 10,
11, and 12th grade students who have taken or are
concurrently taking drama or by special consent of
the teacher.
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Stagecraft
II
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Intro to
Theatre
Course Number --
0009-01
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Open to 9th graders only:. How'd you like a
taste of theatre for a semester to back with your
required Sociology for Living class? Intro to Drama
has it all: Acting, theatre exercises, film and
technical theatre. We also focus on careers in this
class and have working professionals who visit our
classroom.
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