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Curriculum
Fine Arts
MUSICIANSHIP
(one year)
This course is designed to widen
the range of the beginning
musician by the introduction of
performance skills that enhance
musicianship and allow the
performer to achieve a level of
comfort
while performing. Theory, ear
training, sight singing,
writing/reading, and instrument
positioning are all elements
used to
bring the student to this
performance level. Students are
expected
to perform on assigned
occasions.
An elective course for Upper
School students.
ADVANCED MUSICIANSHIP
(one semester)
Musicianship II further explores
theory and its applications in
performance enhancement.
Students develop a greater sense
of
self-esteem and confidence.
Students are expected to perform
on
assigned occasions.
Prerequisites: Musicianship and
audition with instructor.
An elective course for Upper
School students.
ADVANCED MUSICIANSHIP II
(one semester)
This is an advanced performance
class where students analyze,
compare, and discuss the
performance of popular
instrumentalists.
In some cases, students
integrate these observations
into their own
performances. Students at this
level are expected to perform as
soloists or in small ensembles.
Prerequisites: Advanced
Musicianship and audition with
instructor.
An elective course for Upper
School students.
AP MUSIC THEORY
(one year)
This class prepares students for
the Advanced Placement
examination in Music. The course
emphasizes part writing, sight
singing, scale and chord
construction, and dictation of
played or
recorded musical passages.
Prerequisites: one full-year, or
two semesters of an ensemble ie.
orchestra, choir, musicianship
jazz/pep band or instructor
approval.
An elective course for Upper
School students.
APPLIED MUSIC
(one year course for one
semester general
elective credit)
Students are given individual
lessons on woodwinds, guitars,
brass,
piano and percussion
instruments. Students will study
specific
repertoire, tone production,
interpretation, stylization and
theory.
Each lesson is specifically
geared to the individual
student. Students
will meet one time each week
with the instructor and present
a
recital and jury at the
conclusion of each semester.
This course does not fulfill the
Fine Art graduation requirement.
Students may, however, earn .50
of general elective credit for
each year of participation.
Admission to the class requires
an interview and/or audition
with the instructor.
An additional class fee is
required for Applied Music.
CONCERT CHOIR
(one year)
The class provides an
opportunity for students to
participate in
varied vocal ensembles. In
addition to scheduled concerts,
students
perform in chapel, the
community, and in international
festival
competitions. Emphasis is placed
upon proper vocal techniques,
comprehension of basic music
theory, and fundamentals.
Students
sing varied genres and
languages.
Prerequisite: Instructor
approval.
A repeatable elective course for
Upper School students.
SONG WRITING
(one semester)
A course designed for musicians
as well as non-instrumentalists.
Students learn how to capture
and develop song ideas, build
lyric
worksheets, build musical
worksheets, and then create
songs.
Student compositions are
performed and recorded in class.
Prerequisites: Instructor
approval.
An elective course for Upper
School students.
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