All musicians must first pass an audition to participate in orchestra. The orchestra performs various concerts throughout the year and gives members the opportunity to excel at their instruments as well as make them eligible to audition for district, regional, and state orchestra. Music performed will be from the standard orchestral literature, as well as some popular music, using the traditional orchestral instrumentation. 720 Year 0.6 credit Choir meets three mornings a week before school for a full year with the purpose of developing a good choral sound. The repertoire consists of outstanding compositions of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods, as well as pop selections.
Members are eligible to audition for district, regional, and state choir.
Several concerts are presented throughout the year. 741 Semester 0.5 credit Students will study the impact of music in the world through a comprehensive survey of music history. The relationship of music to social evolution using an historical perspective is an integral part of the course. Students should develop an appreciation for various styles of music and gain a deeper understanding of the value of music to social development. This course meets 5 periods each week for one semester and is designed for any student who plays an instrument or sings and wishes to enhance their musical skills.