Music

• Concert Band A and B: 1550 and 2550 Grade Level: 9-12
• Credit Value: .5 per semester
• Prerequisite: Meet with director
• Required Materials: Concert attire, pencil

Course Description

The JHS Concert Band is a performing ensemble that focuses on excellence in music making and study. Students explore a variety of music from all styles, eras, and cultures. Students will also study the elements of music and continue developing their personal musicianship and ensemble rehearsal skills. Concert Band members will participate in large group contest, quarterly band concerts, and a select number of Marching Band and Pep Band performances throughout the year. Additional performing opportunities for Concert Band members include Solo/Ensemble contest, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and other small chamber groups. Student commitment and ability developed in this ensemble will factor into potential placement into Symphonic Band after a student’s 9th grade year. Participating students will have the opportunity to earn an activity letter. Students will have the opportunity to travel on an extended overnight JHS Band trip in Spring of 2022.

• Symphonic Band A and B: 1551/2551 Grade Level: 10-12
• Credit Value: .5 per semester
• Prerequisite: Meet with director or prior enrollment in band
• Required Materials: Concert attire, pencil

Course Description

The JHS Symphonic Band is a rigorous performing ensemble that capitalizes on skills learned and developed in Concert Band. Students explore a variety of music from all styles, eras, and cultures. Students will also study the elements of music and continue developing their personal musicianship and ensemble rehearsal skills. Symphonic Band members will participate in large group contest, quarterly band concerts, and a select number of Marching Band and Pep Band performances throughout the year. Additional performing opportunities for Symphonic Band members include Solo/Ensemble contest, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and other small chamber groups. Participating students will have the opportunity to earn an activity letter. Students will have the opportunity to travel on an extended overnight JHS Band trip in Spring of 2022.

I can analyze the use of ________ in piece ______.

• Melody
• Rhythm
• Harmony
• Dynamics
• Tone color
• Texture
• Form

I can read and notate ________.

• Standard notation
• Complex meters
• Extended ranges
• Expressive symbols
• Dotted rhythms
• Clefs
• Mixed meters
• Multipart scores
• Solfege
• Numbers (Rhythm counting)
• Rhythmic syllables

I can [sing or play an instrument] [alone or in a group with two- and three-part harmony] using musical expression [phrasing, dynamic contrast, technique, balance, accurate articulation].

I can revise a [musical composition, improvisation, or arrangement] based on [feedback, self-reflection, and artistic intent].

I can [rehearse and perform] a variety of [contexts and styles] of music [alone and within small or large groups].

I can perform in a formal concert setting using appropriate performance and audience etiquette.

I can [analyze, interpret and evaluate] a variety of musical works or performances by applying self-selected criteria within the traditions of the art form.

Course Description

Bass Chorus is offered to all high school male identifying and low voice students. This choir is open to all grade levels. The Bass Chorus experience emphasizes the enjoyment of choral music and the development of the fundamental skills necessary for quality choral singing. Students will explore choral music from all time periods and styles. Importance will be placed on proper singing technique (as the male/low voice continues to mature), music reading skills, and vocal independence. All members are expected to participate in the four major concerts as well as other performance engagements that might arise during the year. Additional opportunities for members of Bass Chorus include participation in our co-curricular choirs and solo/ensemble contest.

Course Description

Treble Choir is offered to all high school female identifying/high voice students. This choir is open to all grade levels. The Treble Choir experience emphasizes the enjoyment of choral music and the development of fundamental skills necessary for quality choral singing. Students explore choral music from all time periods and styles. Importance is placed on proper singing technique, music reading skills, and vocal independence. All members are expected to participate in the four major concerts as well as other performance engagements that might arise during the year. Additional opportunities for members of Treble Choir include participation in our co-curricular choirs and solo/ensemble contest.

Course Description

Concert Choir is a mixed choir voice ensemble offered to high school males and females with prior experience, skill, and commitment to choral singing. Students are selected by the director based on their audition through a “Choir Assessment” process prior to next year. This choir focuses on attaining a high level of musicianship based on each member’s enjoyment of singing, proper vocal technique, vocal range, intonation, strong music reading skills, and demonstrated commitment to group success. Students explore choral music from all time periods and styles. All members are expected to participate in the four major concerts during the year as well as other public performance opportunities that may arise. Additional opportunities for members of Concert Choir include participation in our co-curricular choirs and solo/ensemble contest.

I can analyze how _______ is used in piece ______ to communicate its meaning in the creation of, performance of, or response to music.

• Melody
• Rhythm
• Harmony
• Dynamics
• Tone color
• Texture
• Form
• Personal, Social, Cultural or Historical contexts

I can read and notate ________.

• Standard notation
• Complex meters
• Extended ranges
• Expressive symbols
• Dotted rhythms
• Clefs
• Mixed meters
• Multipart scores
• Solfege
• Numbers (Rhythm counting)
• Rhythmic syllables (takadimi)

I can [sing or play an instrument] [alone or in a group with two- to four-part harmony] using musical expression [phrasing, dynamic contrast, technique, balance, accurate articulation].

I can [rehearse and perform] a variety of [contexts and styles] of music [alone and within small or large groups].

I can perform in a formal concert setting using appropriate performance and audience etiquette.

I can [analyze, interpret and evaluate] a variety of musical works or performances by applying self-selected criteria within the traditions of the art form.

I can [analyze, interpret and evaluate] the personal, societal, cultural and historical contexts as they apply to music creation, performing and responding.