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All music courses except AP Music Theory may be taken more than one year for credit
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Course: |
SYMPHONIC BAND |
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher recommendation |
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Credit: |
1.0 |
| Description: |
The Wilson Symphonic Band is a two-semester course dedicated to the performance of quality band literature. The Symphonic Band will perform at a number of concerts and community events throughout the school year. Emphasis of the course is on the love of life and the uplifting of the human spirit that comes from positive human and musical interaction. The student will improve skills as both an individual and an ensemble performer, while enhancing knowledge of music history and critical listening skills. *One sectional per week will also be included. |
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Course: |
JAZZ CLASS |
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher recommendation |
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Credit: |
1.0 |
| Description |
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to perform and encounter music of the jazz, rock, and stage band idioms. This group is designed for the advanced instrumentalist. The styles of music performed will allow the students to gain access to more difficult musical concepts that are not consistently part of the marching or concert band repertoire. A combination of improvisation, ear training, basic theoretical knowledge, and performance will serve as the focus of this course. There also will be an emphasis on the history of jazz with a focus on the style development. |
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Course: |
ADAVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY |
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher recommendation |
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Credit: |
1.0 |
| Description |
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to create and analyze music. The content will focus on a combination of ear training, writing, music history, and analysis of music. It is essential that a student have performance skills on any instrument--wind, percussion, string, voice or keyboard. This course is strongly recommended for the student considering music as a college major or career. Students are encouraged to earn college credit by demonstrating their competence on the AP examination in May. Students are required to do several assignments during the summer as preparation for this course. |
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Course: |
ORCHESTRA |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1.0 |
| Description |
The orchestra is composed of violin, viola, cello and string bass students. This class is designed for students with at least two years of experience on an instrument. Students will learn progressive performance and musicianship skills. |
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Course: |
MIXED CHORUS |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1.0 |
| Description |
This course is open to students interested in developing their musicianship through singing. Standard chorus literature is used to improve vocal technique and increase knowledge of music. Public performance is part of this course, including school, community, and civic events. |
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Course: |
CONCERT CHOIR |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1.0 |
| Description |
This course is designed for the advanced vocalist wishing to improve vocal skills, develop sight-reading ability and foster a higher level of musicianship. Public performance is an outgrowth of this course including school, community, and civic events. |
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