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Department Head: Robert Leader
Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble
Students will learn about instrumental music through their experiences in band. There are two groups: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Placement in Wind Ensemble is by audition. Those students not selected for Wind Ensemble are placed in Symphonic Band. Band meets every other day and each student receives one lesson per week.
(1 credit for full year)
High School Jazz Lab
An intermediate level jazz band where students will learn about jazz and its many styles. This class meets one evening per week for ninety minutes. Jazz ensemble members must also participate in band.
(.25 credit per year)
High School Musical
Students who participate in the High School musical will receive (.25 credits)
Jazz Ensemble
Students will learn about jazz and its many styles through their experiences in this select group. This class meets every other day. Selection is by audition. Jazz Ensemble members must also participate in band. (.5 credit)
Theory of Music I
Full year course in the fundamentals of music: Melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and timbre. Class requirements include composition, creative projects, sight-singing, ear training, keyboard skills and use of music software. This course is required for a Regents Diploma with a Fine Arts or Music major. (l credit)
Theory of Music II (AP Music Theory)
Pre-requisite: Theory of Music I
Full year course in advanced harmony and theoretical principles. This course is a continuation of the Theory I curriculum. Class requirements include composition, creative projects, sight-singing, ear training, keyboard skills and use of music software – all at a more advanced level. Students may take the Advanced Placement exam at the end of this course. (1 credit)
Senior High Chorus
A Choral organization of flexible size open to any student with the ability to match pitch and desire to sing. Sr. High Chorus is open to students in grades 10-12 and male choral students in grade 9. Through singing in chorus, students will learn fundamentals of vocal technique and vocal production, as well as sight-singing. Students will perform choral music of many styles. Attendance at regularly scheduled voice lessons during the school day is a requirement of this course.
(.5 credit)
Women's Chorus
A choral organization open to female chorus students in grades 9-12. Freshman girls will be placed in this chorus, as well as any other female student wishing to participate. Students will sing choral music of varying styles in 3-4 part harmony, and learn fundamentals of vocal technique and sight-singing. Attendance at regularly scheduled voice lessons during the school day is a requirement of course. (.5 credit)
Vocal Ensemble (Livonia Live)
A select group of students who will sing and dance a variety of music. Many selections will be performed in show choir or jazz choir format, as well as a cappella. An audition, consisting of singing, dancing and sight-singing is required. Auditions are held in the spring of the previous school year. Members must also participate in Varsity Chorus.
(.5 credit) |