Music
		821 Beginning Band		All Grades		1 Credit
		This course is intended for students of brass and woodwind instruments (no percussion) who have little or no previous training in instrumental music. While prior experience in music reading can be helpful, it is not a prerequisite for this course. This class meets daily during regular class times. Students may provide their own instruments with approval of the instructor. There is no fee involved.
		822 Concert Band		All Grades		1 Credit
		Concert Band is a performing group of the Instrumental Music Department. At least one major concert is given each semester. Concert Band is open to students who have had prior band experience but have not yet progressed to an advanced level on their instruments. This class meets daily during regular class times. There is no fee involved. PREREQUISITES: An audition is required for placement.
		823 Symphonic Band		All Grades		1 Credit
		Symphonic Band is a performing group of the Instrumental Music Department. At least one major concert is given each semester. Symphonic Band is open to students who are at an advanced level of performance on their instruments. This class meets daily during regular class times. There is no fee involved. PREREQUISITES: An audition is required for placement and instructor approval.
		824 Wind Ensemble		All Grades		1 Credit
		Wind Ensemble is the premiere performing ensemble of the Instrumental Music Department. At least one major concert is given each semester, as well as programs for school activities and civic functions. Wind Ensemble is open to students who are at the most advanced levels of performance on their instruments. This class meets daily during regular class times. There is no fee involved. PREREQUISITES: An audition is required for placement and instructor approval.
		825 String Ensemble		All Grades		1 Credit
		This ensemble is designed for students who have prior experience playing violin, viola, cello, and bass. At least one major concert is given each semester, as well as programs for school activities. This class meets daily during regular class times. There is no fee involved. PREREQUISITES: An audition is required for placement and instructor approval.
		826 Percussion Ensemble		All Grades		1 Credit
		This course is intended for intermediate and advanced percussion students who wish to continue with their percussion studies without being in one of the performing bands. Students will work on improving all areas of percussion such as snare, mallets, and timpani. Students will be required to have their own sticks and mallets. This class meets daily during regular class times. There is no fee involved. PREREQUISITES: An audition is required for placement and instructor approval.
		827 Music Theory		Grades 11/12		1 Credit
		This course is an elective for students who have been in Band, Strings Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Chorus for at least two consecutive years and plan to continue music studies beyond graduation. The course is designed to teach the advanced elements of music theory such as ear training, chord structure, rhythm and composition, as well as an appreciation of western music through it's history and evolution. PREREQUISITES: Approval of the instructor of current performing group.
		850 Chorus		All Grades		1 Credit
		This class helps students develop sight-reading skills and ear training. At least one major concert is given each semester, as well as programs for school activities.