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MUSIC EDUCATION – VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL
VISION:
High School Music courses include Concert Band, Symphony Band, Choir, Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Class
Piano, ASD Music and AP Music Theory. Each of these ensemble-based courses have multiple performances a year and
challenge students to grow as an individual performer as well as a member of an ensemble. Scaffolding from our
previous years of instrumental and vocal music instruction, High School music ensembles showcase our BPS talented
students in many ways throughout the community. Local and International field trips help us share our musical
understanding to the world as well as gain hands-on experience in once in a lifetime opportunity. Our students have
performed in Spain, Italy, London, Vienna, Hawaii, Disney World, and more!
Students involved in music courses are eligible to participate or audition for extracurricular activities such as Marching
Band, Jazz Band, Electronic String Ensembles, Show choirs, and musicals.
All music courses are a full year course with the exception of Class Piano.
642420 Concert Choir
This exciting ensemble is designed for all students with a desire to sing and perform. Students will present concerts for the
community, as well as compete in local, state, and national choral festivals which showcase their talent and abilities. A
variety of challenging vocal styles are presented, including classical, musical theater, jazz, pop, and spirituals. Vocal
techniques and learning to work as an ensemble will be stressed. As a performing arts ensemble, students are required to
attend all performances and it is recommended that students are enrolled in Choir for the entire school year.
Prerequisite Courses: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
This course may be repeated for credit
643021/643022 Chamber Choir
This ensemble is designed for advanced choral students with a desire to sing and perform. Students will present concerts
for the community, as well as compete in local, state, and national choral festivals which showcase their talent and
abilities. A variety of challenging vocal styles are presented, including classical, musical theater, jazz, pop, and spirituals.
Vocal techniques and learning to work as an ensemble will be stressed. As a performing arts ensemble, students are
required to attend all performances. This is an audition based ensemble with auditions being held by the teacher each
spring.
Prerequisite Courses: Choir
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
This course may be repeated for credit
624021/624022 9th Grade Band (Seaholm)
The 9th Grade Band will include all freshman members. This ensemble will produce the highest quality concert band
literature when performing at concerts and festivals. All performances are required as well as some evening rehearsals
determined by the band directors. It is expected that students are enrolled in Freshman Band for the entire year.
Prerequisite Courses: 3-4 years of instrumental music training including 8th grade band, or audition
Grades Taught: 9
Credit: 1
This course may be repeated for credit
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