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Courses AvaiableFALL SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 1. 3800 Band I, Varsity SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 1. 3820 Band I, Varsity Grade 9-12th 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 1. 3860 Band I, Concert Grade 9-12 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 3900 Band I, Symphonic Grade 9-12th 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 3940 Band I, Wind Symphony Grade 9-12th 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 4320 Orchestra I Grade 9-12th This band performs concerts and participates in UIL and TMEA activities. FALL SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 3960 Band I, Percussion Grade 9-12 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 4120 Tenor-Bass Chorus I Grade 9-12 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 4160 Treble Chorus I Grade 9- 12 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 4200 Advanced Treble Chorus I Grade 9- 12 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 4240 Mixed Chorus I Grade 9-12 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 SPRING SEMESTER ONLY All are one (1) credit. 4280 Vocal Ensemble I Grade 9-12 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 4405 Music Theory II, 1 credit Grade 9-12 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. |