One year of high school Studio Art, permission of the instructor and submittal of a portfolio. An advanced college-level studio art course for which college credits is earned. May. A fee is paid to have the portfolio evaluated by a panel of college professors who determine the final grade for the second semester. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. See the AP program description on page 1.
Students continue to work on skills and perform at a higher level.
The group performs 6-8 times per year. Students perform at various school functions and concerts, while continuing to perform a variety of music at levels from medium to difficult grades. This class may be repeated for credit. This course is designed to introduce students to the study of the guitar, including staff notation, rhythm concepts, strumming, and many others. It is recommended that students have their own instrument.