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| Subject Area: Music | Title: Auxiliary Corps | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Semester | Credit: .5 Fall Semester Only | Fee: $75 |
| Description: The Auxiliary Corps or Flags are the “colors” of the University High School Marching Pioneers. Through costuming and equipment (flags, banners, etc.), they portray the music to the audience. The course is offered first semester only and meets in conjunction with the band class. Students are required to attend and perform at all home football games, scheduled parades and contess, as well as some rquired summer marching band rehearsals and marching band camp. Prerequisite: None |
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| Subject Area: Music | Title: Band | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $75 first semester, $25 second semester |
| Description: The band is an ensemble that provides musical experiences for students who play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Students are taught instrumental and ensemble techniques with an emphasis on musicianship. The curriculum includes marching band and concert band, and students are required to attend and perform at all home football games, scheduled parades, contests, and concerts. Students at all levels of proficiency are welcomed, and students wishing to enter band as a beginner can do so with the consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: Minimum one-year prior experience |
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| Subject Area: Music | Title: Chorus I | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $25 per semester |
| Description: Open to all students in grades 9-12 who enjoy singing. This course covers a wide variety of choral
music while focusing on vocal production, ensemble singing techniques, music reading skills, and music appreciation. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required.
reading skills, and increased appreciation for a wide variety of music. Attendance at
all scheduled performances is required. Prerequisite: None |
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| Subject Area: Music | Title: Concert Choir | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $25 per semester |
| Description: An auditioned, advanced choir consisting of students in grades 9-12. This course continues the course objectives of Chorus 1 and Treble Choir supplemented by additional study in advanced choral literature. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. Prerequisite: Soph standing & Instructor Approv |
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| Subject Area: Music | Title: Dance and Orchesis | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $25 per semester |
| Description: The dance division offers two levels combined with the emphasis on movement through dance, history, injury prevention, technique classes, dance composition, choreography, and performance. While both levels are encouraged to take part in two major dance concerts a year, Orchesis is the pre-auditioned performing group required to attend regular and mandatory rehearsals outside of class time. May be taken for either Physical Education or Fine Arts credit. This is an early bird course, meeting at 7:00am. Prerequisite: None |
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| Subject Area: Music | Title: Orchestra | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $25 per semester |
| Description: The orchestra is an ensemble that provides musical experiences for students who play string instruments. In orchestra we study and perform a wide variety of music from both classical and pop genres. With the consent of the instructor, school-owned cello or string bass instruments may be provided. Lessons and chamber music opportunities are also available. Attendance at all scheduled concerts and performances is required. Prerequisite: None |
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| Subject Area: Music | Title: Treble Choir | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $25 per semester |
| Description: An intermediate level chorus open to all female students in grades 9-12. This course covers a wide variety of choral music while focusing on vocal production, ensemble singing techniques, music reading skills, and history of and appreciation for various musical styles. Previous chorus experience is recommended, but not required. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. Prerequisite: None |
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