Music

Students will be taught the necessary music fundamentals required to successfully play these instruments. Music technique and application including, scales, music literacy, dynamics, rhythmic skills and improvisation will be emphasized. All students will learn the beginning level technical and ensemble skills necessary for performance. Piano students will be required to furnish their own textbook and headphones. Some limited performance opportunities may be provided in these classes. This course may be taken more than once for credit.

Students will be taught the necessary music fundamentals required to successfully play these instruments. Music technique and application including, scales, music literacy, dynamics, rhythmic skills and improvisation will be emphasized. All students will learn the beginning level technical and ensemble skills necessary for performance. Students enrolling in the guitar class will be required to furnish their own textbook and acoustic (non-electric) guitar. Some limited performance opportunities may be provided in these classes. This course may be taken more than once for credit.

Students will be taught the necessary music fundamentals required to successfully play these instruments. Music technique and application including, scales, music literacy, dynamics, rhythmic skills and improvisation will be emphasized. All students will learn the beginning level technical and ensemble skills necessary for performance. Students enrolling in the guitar class will be required to furnish their own textbook and acoustic (non-electric) guitar. Some limited performance opportunities may be provided in these classes. This course may be taken more than once for credit.

Music History is designed to provide an overview of the development of music as an art form through a variety of time periods. Students will study today's music and how and why it has evolved to its current state. To the extent possible, a multicultural approach to music history will be emphasized. This class may only be taken one time for credit.

This course will offer students the opportunity to develop an understanding of music composition through the use of music notation software and hardware. Students will also develop skills that will assist them with creative and technical expression. A portfolio of compositions, arrangements and recordings representing a variety of styles and compositional situations will be developed throughout the course.

Music Theory is a course designed for the student interested in an in-depth study of the fundamentals of music. Part writing, keyboard harmony, melodic and rhythmic dictation, and other ear-training skills will be developed in this class. Students will develop related skills in music composition, transposition, improvisation, and arranging. Each student will be encouraged to pursue independent study related to individual musical interests.

Students will be taught the necessary music fundamentals required to successfully play these instruments. Music technique and application including, scales, music literacy, dynamics, rhythmic skills and improvisation will be emphasized. All students will learn the beginning level technical and ensemble skills necessary for performance. Some limited performance opportunities may be provided in these classes. This course may be taken more than once for credit.