Band

Band HS Beginning

Grade Level: 9 and 10

Prerequisites: None Course

Fee: $60.00 Course

Description: This one-year course is designed for students with no previous band experience. The course involves applying basic fundamentals of music reading and the specific performance techniques of the instrument being studied. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. This course is considered to be a preparatory course for progression into Intermediate and Advanced Band. This group performs at out-of-school performances, concerts, and festivals. Students will be responsible for expenses associated with competitions/performances and additional fees which may be offset by fundraising efforts. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Band HS Intermediate

Grade Level: 10-12 

Prerequisites: Band HS Beginning

Course Fee: $60.00

Course Description: This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed the skills required in beginning band. The course involves applying both basic and intermediate fundamentals of music reading and the specific performance techniques of the instrument being studied. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This group performs at out-of-school performances, concerts, and festivals. The students are required to participate in rehearsals and band camp in early August. Students will be responsible for expenses associated with competitions/performances and additional fees which may be offset by fundraising efforts. Concurrent enrollment in Marching Band is required. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Band HS Advanced

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Band HS Beginning

Course Fee: $60.00 Course

Description: This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully mastered intermediate band skills. The course involves applying both intermediate and advanced fundamentals of music reading and the specific performance techniques of the instrument being studied. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This group performs at out-of-school performances, concerts, and festivals. The students are required to participate in rehearsals and band camp in early August. Students will be responsible for expenses associated with competitions/performances and additional fees which may be offset by fundraising efforts. Concurrent enrollment in Marching Band is required. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Band Jazz HS Intermediate

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Advanced performance skills, concurrent enrollment in a band, orchestra, or guitar class, audition, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed to introduce the instrumental music student to historical and contemporary jazz band literature and techniques. Students receive direction in solving interpretation problems and are given an opportunity to experiment in the area of improvisation. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Band Jazz HS Advanced

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Advanced performance skills, concurrent enrollment in a band, orchestra, or guitar class, audition, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully demonstrated mastery of intermediate jazz skills and techniques. Areas of emphasis include jazz interpretation and exploration of advanced improvisation and composition techniques. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Participation in concert band, dance, or rhythmic precision

Course Fee: $60.00

Course Description: This one semester course is designed for students already participating in the Concert Band, Dance, and Rhythmic Precision program. Marching band emphasizes both musical skills and the awareness of movement within time and space. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one half of the elective credits, or one half of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation. Students are eligible to be exempt for up to two PE credits upon completion of course. The term “exempt” shall be defined as releasing a pupil from a course or credit requirement which others are subject to. By the way of this definition, students shall not earn nor receive units of credit in PE under NAC 389.488

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None

Course Fee: $60.00 

Course Description: This one-year course considers the physical, mental, social, and emotional development of the individual in a performance-oriented program. It provides students with experiences in physical conditioning, fundamentals of movement, performance skills, and leadership techniques while emphasizing responsibility and self-discipline. This course may include members of performing groups, such as cheerleaders, song leaders, flag twirlers, drill teams, and dance teams. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated. Students are eligible to be exempt for up to two PE credits upon completion of course. The term “exempt” shall be defined as releasing a pupil from a course or credit requirement which others are subject to. By the way of this definition, students shall not earn nor receive units of credit in PE under NAC 389.488

Guitar HS Beginning

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None

Course Fee: $40.00

Course Description: This one-year course introduces students to playing the guitar on a beginning level and learning many of the different styles, skills, and techniques required to become a successful guitarist. Areas of concentration include: correct posture, note reading, aural skills, flat-picking, rhythmic patterns, chord study, finger picking styles, musical forms, improvisation, and performing experiences. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. The fee for this course is $40.00. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Guitar HS Intermediate

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Guitar HS Beginning I 

Course Fee: $40.00

Course Description: This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed the skills outlined in the Beginning Guitar Syllabus. This course includes further development of the skills necessary to become independent as a guitarist. This course emphasizes the development of style, articulation, dynamics, rhythmic ability and skills inherent to performance. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. The fee for this course is $40.00. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.