The Music program offers courses in concert band, symphonic band, guitar and chorus making music education available to all students to encourage academic and personal growth through performance, and to offer culturally enriching opportunities to all students and members of the community.
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CONCERT BAND CP
This course welcomes all musical skill levels and involves a number of experiences with playing in an ensemble. Activities include concert band, solo/ensemble, music listening and the opportunity to join in field show performances, and parade/band reviews. This course complies with the National Standards for Music Education. Please note that public performances are a requirement of this course.
Grade Level: 9th-12th Course is UC/CSU-f approved
Prerequisite: Possession of musical instrument is highly recommended; one year of previous band experience is required
SYMPHONIC BAND CP
This course further develops many experiences explored in Concert Band. Advanced activities include marching and pep bands, concert bands, solo/ensemble, field show performances, parade/band reviews, as well as composing and advanced music theory. This course complies with the Advanced National Standards for Music Education. Please note that public performances are a requirement of this course. This course is offered at Zero period (7:00a.m).
Grade Level: 9th-12th Course is UC/CSU-f approved
Prerequisites: “C” or higher in a high school level band class; instrument requirements (please see teacher for more information)
MUSIC APPRECIATION CP
Music Appreciation is a year-long course that explores music from Bach to Rock. Students will listen to historical composers and modern artists to gain an understanding of musical parameters such as tempo, dynamics, texture and Rhythm. Culture, music history, and careers in music are embedded throughout the curriculum. Starting in the second semester, students get the choice to go in depth into music listening and lecture material or explore various instruments. Instruments available to explore are: Ukulele, Guitar, Piano, and Percussion (drums)
This course is designed for students with no musical experience and musical virtuosos alike.
Grade Level: 9th-12th Course is UC/CSU-f approved
AP MUSIC THEORY
This course is designed for students who have had prior instruction in music and already have an understanding of how to read standard music notation. Music theory is a set of systems for analyzing, classifying, and composing music and the elements of music. Broadly, theory may be considered any statement, belief, or conception of music. We will concentrate on the theory of western music (Europe and America). Students will cover many topics, including those related to melody, harmony, texture, form, rhythm, and timbre. Students will also begin to compose their own music following the rules and norms studied during the course.
Grade Level: 10th-12th Course is UC/CSU-f approved
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation