Course Code | Course Name | Recommended Grade | Duration | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
452000 | Vocal Ensemble I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
452040 | Vocal Ensemble II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
452070 | Specialized Vocal Ensemble I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
452080 | Specialized Vocal Ensemble II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
451000 | Band I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
451040 | Band II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
451100 | Orchestra I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
451110 | Orchestra II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
451200 | Jazz Band I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
451210 | Jazz Band II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
451500 | Music Lab I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
451510 | Music Lab II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
459020 | Music Technology | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
459010 | Music Theory | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
453030 | Music Appreciation | 9th, 10th, 11th | Semester | 0.5 |
45150C | Composition & Songwriting | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
Music Course Descriptions
Course Title: Vocal Ensemble I-II, Special Vocal Ensemble I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit per course
Course Number: Vocal Ensemble I: 452000, Vocal Ensemble II: 452040, Specialized Vocal Ensemble I: 452070, Specialized Vocal Ensemble II: 452080
Grades: 9-11
Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for Vocal Ensemble I or Specialized Vocal Ensemble I. Students entering Vocal Ensemble II or Specialized Vocal Ensemble II should successfully complete the preceding year of study and/or have the instructor’s approval through audition.
Course Description
Vocal Ensemble I & II are two-semester courses designed for traditional and emerging ensembles. Vocal music students can develop competency in a variety of Specialized Vocal Ensembles through Specialized Vocal Ensemble I & II. In these ensemble courses, the major weight and work of the discipline falls in the performing process. Although the artistic processes of creating, responding, and connecting are important, the concepts covered in these processes are accessible only after students are thoroughly versed in the fundamental skills necessary to perform in an ensemble.
Vocal music students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and vocal techniques in the production, performance, analysis, and critique of vocal music performance. Students are expected to apply sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Vocal music students will critique vocal music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of vocal music on society as well as societal influences on vocal music. Students will regularly perform vocally in a variety of settings and will demonstrate successful completion of student learning expectations in vocal music.
Course Title: Orchestra I-II, Band I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit per course
Course Number: Orchestra I: 451100, Orchestra II: 451110, Band I: 451000, Band II: 451040
Grades: 9-11
Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for Orchestra I or Band I. Students entering subsequent years of Instrumental Ensemble classes should successfully complete the preceding year of study of Instrumental Ensemble and/or have the instructor’s approval through audition.
Course Description
Band I-II and Orchestra I-II are two semester courses designed for traditional and emerging ensembles. Ensemble students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and instrumental techniques in the production, performance, analysis, and critique of instrumental music performance. Students are expected to apply sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Ensemble students will critique music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of instrumental music on society as well as societal influences on instrumental music. Students will regularly perform in a variety of settings and will demonstrate successful completion of student learning expectations.
Course Title: Jazz Band I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit per course
Course Number: Jazz Band I: 451200, Jazz Band II: 451210
Grades: 9-11
Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for Jazz Band I. Students entering subsequent years of Jazz Band should successfully complete the preceding year of Jazz Band and/or have the instructor’s approval through audition.
Description
Jazz Band I & II are two-semester courses designed for traditional and emerging ensembles. Jazz Band students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and instrumental techniques in the production, performance, analysis, and critique of jazz music performance. Students are expected to apply sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Students will critique music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of jazz music on society as well as societal influences on jazz music. Students will regularly perform in a variety of settings and will demonstrate successful completion of student learning expectations.
Course Title: Music Appreciation
Course/Unit Credit: 0.5 unit
Course Number: 453030
Grades: 9-11
Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for Music Appreciation
Description
Music Appreciation is a one-semester course designed to teach students the basic elements, principles, processes, materials, and inherent qualities of music. Students will examine a broad range of methods and will conduct critical analyses of the creative processes involved in music. Students will reflect on the connections between society and music. Music Appreciation students will develop perceptual awareness and aesthetic sensitivity as well as a foundation for a lifelong relationship with music.
Course Title: Music Lab I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit per course
Course Number: Music Lab I: 451500, Music Lab II: 451510
Grades: 9-11
Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for Music Lab I. The student entering Music Lab II should successfully complete the preceding year of Music Lab and/or have the instructor’s approval through audition.
Description
Music Lab I-II are two-semester courses of study designed to provide instruction in any harmonizing instrument including but not limited to piano, guitar, banjo, general keyboards, synthesizers, iPads, or various technological media. It encapsulates the basic through intermediate concepts that are germane to these musical media and empowers the educator to contour the fundamental dictates of instruction to the appropriate instruments. Through the processes of creating, performing, and analyzing music for these instruments, the student will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for lifelong playing and listening to music. Music Lab I-II creates opportunities for personal musical expression through choosing, discussing, and sculpting musical experiences.
Course Title: Music Technology
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit
Course Number: 459020
Grades: 9-11
Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for Music Technology.
Description
Music Technology is a two-semester course designed for the study of technologies used to create, manipulate, perform, record, and share music. The course will introduce the student to the constantly changing resources and possibilities available to them for personal musical expression. Course activities may involve smartphones, tablets, computers, and cloud-based resources, along with the voice and available acoustic, analog, electronic, and digital instruments.
Course Title: Music Theory
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit
Course Number: 459010
Grades: 10-11
Prerequisites: Band I, Orchestra I, Jazz Band I, Music Lab I, or Vocal Ensemble I
Description
Music Theory is a two-semester advanced course designed to expand and enhance the skills of the serious high school musician. Students in Music Theory examine components of music composition, melodic practices, theories of harmony, and other musical concepts. Students analyze music from different stylistic periods and develop notation, aural, and sight-reading skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and other compositional devices into original compositions. One year of formal training in music at the high school level is a prerequisite for this course.
Course Title: Composition & Songwriting
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit
Course Number: 45150C
Grades: 9-11
Prerequisites: Placed by audition
Description
Designed to help students develop compositional skills in music. Students will compose original melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and other facets of music within proposed style frameworks. Musical styles that will be explored include but not limited to baroque, classical, jazz, folk, rock, and metal. The class is open to vocalists and instrumentalists of all varieties, and does not require prior knowledge and experience.
Course Title: Vocal Music I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit per course
Course Number: Vocal Music I: 552010, Vocal Music II 552020
Grades: 9-11
To be requested for approval from DESE as needed
Course Title: Instrumental Ensemble I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit per course
Course Number: Instrumental Ensemble I: 551010, Instrumental Ensemble II 551020
Grades: 9-11
To be requested for approval from DESE as needed
Course Title: Advanced Instrumental Music
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit per course
Course Number: 551060
Grades: 9-11
To be requested for approval from DESE as needed
Course Title: Advanced Vocal Music
Course/Unit Credit: 1 unit per course
Course Number: 552060
Grades: 9-11
To be requested for approval from DESE as needed