mu·sic

/ˈmyo͞ozik/

noun

1. vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.

   "Couples were dancing to the music"

   2.

   the written or printed signs representing vocal or instrumental sound.

   "Tony learned to read music".

The benefits of music education are immense and highly beneficial to students. Music positively impacts a child's academic performance, assists in developing social skills, and provides an outlet for creativity that is crucial to a child's development.

COURSES AVAILABLE

Band #550 High School Band is a year-long course open to all high school students with adequate instrumental experience and/or willingness to learn an instrument. High School Band members are a part of a multi-faceted program that requires a significant commitment of the time, finances and efforts of the student and the student’s family. We not only represent a class, but we also represent the school and the community every time we rehearse or perform in public. High School Band consists of 4 parts: Concert Band, Solo & Ensemble, Marching Band and Pep Band. High School Band is a performance-based class that exists to inform, challenge, direct, enhance and provide meaningful musical experiences so that students may establish a solid and permanent relationship with music. Band is a year long course.

1 Credit Grades 9-12

Choir #555 Senior High Choir is open to any interested high school student who wishes to sing and is intended to provide the students with the opportunity to learn to read and perform a variety of vocal music through an enjoyable singing experience. Students will be given individual or group lessons and will not only experience musical growth but will also develop friendships and a unity with other members of the choir. Choir is a year long course.

1 Credit Grades 9-12

High School Music Trip Requirements: Every four yeas the high school music department plans a trip for performance and educational purposes, as well as a reward for the members’ hard work and dedication over the years. In order to be eligible for the trip, students must meet the following criteria and/or have teacher approval: 1. Student must have been a member of high school band or choir, no less than 6 semesters. Freshmen must have been involved in band or choir both in 7th and 8th grade or have teacher approval. *New students must have been involved in band or choir in their previous school and have teacher approval. 2. The year of the trip, all band and choir members must maintain a B average in class. 3. All band and choir fines must be paid on or before the final deadline payment of the trip.