Music

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FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

1. 3800 Band I, Varsity
2. 3805 Band II, Varsity
3. 3810 Band III, Varsity
4. 3815 Band IV, Varsity

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

1. 3820 Band I, Varsity
2. 3825 Band II, Varsity
3. 3830 Band III, Varsity
4. 3835 Band IV, Varsity

Grade 9-12th
Prerequisite: Placement by audition

The varsity band is a basic training organization. The primary function is to develop instrumental techniques, musical skills and confidence in performing in a classroom situation.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

1. 3840 Band I, Concert
2. 3845 Band II, Concert
3. 3850 Band III, Concert
4. 3855 Band IV, Concert

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

1. 3860 Band I, Concert
2. 3865 Band II, Concert
3. 3870 Band III, Concert
4. 3875 Band IV, Concert

Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Middle School band or equivalent OR by exam and by audition

The concert band performs in several local concerts and at all UIL activities. The concert ban comprises one part of the marching unit; however, it rehearses as a separate unit throughout the year.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

3880 Band I, Symphonic
3885 Band II, Symphonic
3890 Band III, Symphonic
3895 Band IV, Symphonic

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

3900 Band I, Symphonic
3905 Band II, Symphonic
3910 Band III, Symphonic
3915 Band IV, Symphonic

Grade 9-12th
Prerequisite: Exam, audition, and/or director approval.

The symphonic band performs concerts and at UIL and TMEA activities. This band comprises one part of marching band; however, it rehearses as a separate unit throughout the year.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

3920 Band I, Wind Symphony
3925 Band II, Wind Symphony
3930 Band III, Wind Symphony
3935 Band IV, Wind Symphony

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

3940 Band I, Wind Symphony
3945 Band II, Wind Symphony
3950 Band III, Wind Symphony
3955 Band IV, Wind Symphony

Grade 9-12th
Prerequisite: Exam Audition and/or Director approval

The band performs in concerts and at UIL and TMEA activities. This band comprises one part of the marching band; however, it rehearses as a separate unit throughout the year. This group performs music on the most advanced high school level.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4300 Orchestra I
4305 Orchestra II
4310 Orchestra III
4315 Orchestra IV

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4320 Orchestra I
4325 Orchestra II
4330 Orchestra III
4335 Orchestra IV

Grade 9-12th
Prerequisite: Audition and/or Director approval

This band performs concerts and participates in UIL and TMEA activities.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

3960 Band I, Percussion
3965 Band II, Percussion
3970 Band III, Percussion
3975 Band IV, Percussion

Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Exam, Audition and/or Director approval

This group comprises of the marching band; however, it rehearses as a separate unit throughout the fall term. The group performs in several local concerts.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4100 Tenor-Bass Chorus I
4105 Tenor-Bass Chorus II
4110 Tenor-Bass Chorus III
4115 Tenor-Bass Chorus IV

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4120 Tenor-Bass Chorus I
4125 Tenor-Bass Chorus II
4130 Tenor-Bass Chorus III
4135 Tenor-Bass Chorus IV

Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval

Students in this group study music fundamentals, sight singing, and vocal techniques. Some performance is involved.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4140 Treble Chorus I
4145 Treble Chorus II
4150 Treble Chorus III
4155 Treble Chorus IV

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4160 Treble Chorus I
4165 Treble Chorus II
4170 Treble Chorus III
4175 Treble Chorus IV

Grade 9- 12
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Students in this group study music fundamentals, sight singing, and vocal techniques. Some performance is involved.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4180 Advanced Treble Chorus I
4185 Advanced Treble Chorus II
4190 Advanced Treble Chorus III
4195 Advanced Treble Chorus IV

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4200 Advanced Treble Chorus I
4205 Advanced Treble Chorus II
4210 Advanced Treble Chorus III
4215 Advanced Treble Chorus IV

Grade 9- 12
Prerequisite: Audition Teacher approval

An expanded curriculum of music fundamentals, sight singing, and vocal techniques is offered at this level. Students are expected to participate in a higher percentage of performances at UIL and TMEA competitions.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4220 Mixed Chorus I
4225 Mixed Chorus II
4230 Mixed Chorus III
4235 Mixed Chorus IV

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4240 Mixed Chorus I
4245 Mixed Chorus II
4250 Mixed Chorus III
4255 Mixed Chorus IV

Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Audition and/or Teacher approval

An intermediate curriculum for the study of scholar music, sight singing, and vocal technique is offered at this level. Performances at UIL and TMEA competitions are an expected part of this course.


FALL SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4260 Vocal Ensemble I
4265 Vocal Ensemble II
4270 Vocal Ensemble III
4275 Vocal Ensemble IV

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

All are one (1) credit.

4280 Vocal Ensemble I
4285 Vocal Ensemble II
4290 Vocal Ensemble III
4295 Vocal Ensemble IV

Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Audition and/or Teacher approval

Students are expected to have gained the highest degree of understanding and knowledge of music concepts, fundamentals, and techniques. Students will perform on a regular basis.


4400 Music Theory I, 1 credit

Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval

Basic pitch and rhythmic notation, key and time signatures, music clefs, signs, symbols, scales, intervals, choir structure, part writing and ear training will also be studied.

4405 Music Theory II, 1 credit

Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Music Theory I

This course reviews and refines the materials covered in Music theory I. Additional study of pitch and rhythmic notation, scale structure, intervals, chord structure and movement, simple part-writing and ear training. Students will also learn advanced core structure, including inversions, augmented, diminished, seventh chords and cadences. Simple melodic lines will be harmonized in four part harmony. Ear Training will be expanded to include simple dictation and sight singing. Form and analysis and original compositions will also be studied.

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