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Course Name: Introduction to Art Course Number: 50.4211001

Term: Semester Grade: 9 – 12

Prerequisites: None Description: This course introduces students to media, processes, elements of art,

principles of design, language of art, art as production, history, criticism, and aesthetics. Teacher Expectations: All students are required to keep a sketchbook of the entiresemesters work. Sketchbooks can be purchased on your own or through the arts department. See your teacher for further details.

Student Comments: “This class has opened my eyes to a world of opportunities and hidden

talent that I never knew I possessed” – Art Student

Course Name: Art History 1 Course Number: 50.4911001 Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12

Prerequisites: None Description: This is both a hand’s on and academic course which allows students anopportunity to learn about past cultures and their artworks and processes through the creationof drawn, painted, and sculpted artworks. Art History I also includes the study of paintings,sculpture, architecture, and various minor art forms from the Paleolithic to the EarlyRenaissance eras. Aesthetics and art criticism will be incorporated into the course as well as amulti-media approach to learning history. This course also fulfills the art pre-requisiterequirement for all level I advanced classes. Student Comments: “This course was useful in my preparation for AP World History as the

art curriculum correlated well with the content of the AP class. The studio activities also allowed a better understanding of art processes and media and informed my decision to takeanother advanced art course.” - Student

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Course Name: Art History 2 Course Number: 50.4911002 Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: None

Description: This is a hand’s on and academic course which allows students an opportunityto learn about past cultures and their artworks and processes through the creation of drawn, painted, and sculpted artworks. Art History II also includes the study of paintings, sculpture,architecture, and various minor art forms from the Early Renaissance to Contemporary eras. Aesthetics and art criticism will be incorporated into the course as well as a multi-mediaapproach to learning history. This course also fulfills the art pre-requisite requirement for all level I advanced classes.

Course Name: Ceramics 1 Course Number: 50.4411001

Term: S Grade: 9 – 12

Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Students will learn about characteristics and design in clay; basic hand building methods, history of ceramic arts; glaze chemistry, surface techniques will be explored.

Student Comments: “This course has helped me develop patience and time management

skills while creating artworks that not only surprised me but also made me proud.” – ArtStudent



Prerequisites: Ceramics 1 Description: Students will learn the chemistry of clay bodies, hand building and/or potter’s wheel, glaze formulation; decorative techniques, kiln firing atmospheres.

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Student Comments: “Ceramics II further developed my knowledge of ceramic processesand help prepare me for AP 3D Design Portfolio.” – Art Student



Prerequisites: Ceramics 2 Description: Students will continue to build upon their knowledge of ceramic processes

including hand building techniques as well as an in depth exploration of thrown vessels on thePotter’s wheel. Students will use the elements of art and the principles of design to analyze,develop and build their artworks.

Course Name: Computer Art 1 Course Number: 50.4724001

Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: This course will acquaint students with the use of the computer and digital

media for production of art. This one-semester course is geared toward developing artistic skillsand computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multi-media presentations. Themajority of coursework will be designed and produced using Adobe Photoshop

Teacher Expectations: No prior computer knowledge necessary, this class offers a greatalternative to photography if it cannot be fit into your schedule.

Student Comments: “Computer Art 1 has increased my knowledge and understanding ofgraphic design which will assist in the development of my college portfolio as well as impact my future career in the arts.”

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Course Name: Computer Art 2 Course Number: 50.4724002


Prerequisites: Computer Art 1 Description: This course will acquaint students with additional digital media for production

of art. The course continues development of artistic skills and computer skills to communicateideas through print and multi-media presentations. Course work will emphasize scanning,digital photography and a combination of computer and traditional art media.

Course Name: Drawing and Painting 1 Course Number: 50.4313001


Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Students will learn basic drawing skills, styles, techniques, materials, historical

styles, periods, color theory & painting, processes of art criticism. Teacher Expectations: A must for students interested in a career in the visual arts and or

those interested in AP 2D Design Portfolio or AP Drawing Portfolio Classes. Teacher Comments: “A must for AP drawing class” Student Comments: “This course is designed to teach you the foundations of drawing and

painting. The course focuses primarily on drawing while incorporating the elements and principles of design. You will draw from observation and perspective. You have a slightintroduction to painting that instructs you on sensitivity to color and color theory.”

Course Name: Drawing and Painting 2 Course Number: 50.4313002Term: Semester

Grade: 10 – 12 Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting I Description: Students will learn intermediate drawings & painting skills, techniques,

materials, art historical styles and periods, art criticism and aesthetics. Student Comments: “This course focuses more on painting. It takes the skills from drawing

and painting 1 and allows you to develop your skills as you begin to create your portfolio. More

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freedom and personal voice is allotted as you create your own works. Inspiration is drawn fromresearch of various artists throughout history as well as styles.” – Art Student

Course Name: Drawing and Painting 3 Course Number: 50.4322001Term: SemesterGrade: 10 – 12 Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting 2 Description: Students will learn advanced exploration of techniques, movements, art

criticism, aesthetics, styles and periods.

Course Name: Drawing and Painting 4 Course Number: 50.4322002 Term: SemesterGrade: 11 – 12 Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting 3 Description: Students will engage in improvement and mastery of teaching materials,

development of personal styles, movements; application of art criticism and aesthetics. Student Comments: “In Drawing and Painting 4, I was able to work more with paint and

color. I had finished AP Drawing Portfolio the year before and focused mainly on drawings anddry media. Drawing and Painting 4 allowed me to paint on a canvas that was almost the size ofme! It was exciting to paint on such a large surface and it definitely enhanced my ability to workwith color. It was a great class with a great, relaxing environment.” – Art Student

Course Name: Jewelry Design 1 Course Number: 50.4431001


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Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Students will learn historical, social origins, and art critical processes and

aesthetics while creating their own, wearable jewelry using a variety of materials andprocesses.

Course Name: Jewelry Design 2 Course Number: 50.4431002


Prerequisites: Jewelry Design I Description: Students will learn historical, social origins, and art critical processes and

aesthetics while creating their own, wearable jewelry using a variety of materials andprocesses.

Course Name: Photographic Design 1 Course Number: 50.4711001

Term:Semester Grade: 9 – 12

Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: This is an introduction course to pinhole photography including making and

exposing photos in darkroom.Teacher Comments: “A must for AP 2D design.” Student Comments: “This class provides great appreciation for photography processes and

is a great introduction to darkroom developing.”

Course Name: Photographic Design 2 Course Number: 50.4711002Term: Semester

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Grade: 10 – 12 Prerequisites: Photographic Design 1 Description: Students will work with 35mm cameras, expose and enlarge images in the

darkroom. Advanced photographic techniques introduced. Teacher Comments: “A must for AP 2D design.” Teacher Expectations: Students are expected to provide their own 35mm cameras. Digital

SLR not accepted. Student Comments: “Photographic Design II is a great way to challenge your creativity and

further develops knowledge of darkroom developing techniques.”

Course Name: Photographic Design 3 Course Number: 50.4712001Term: SemesterGrade: 10 – 12 Prerequisites: Photographic Design 2 Description: Students will learn advanced pinhole and/or 35mm techniques; advanced

darkroom techniques; special effects. Student Comments: “A more advanced version of photo II where alternative processes are

explored creating a great breadth of photographic knowledge.”

Course Name: Photographic Design 4 Course Number: 50.4712002 Term: SemesterGrade: 11 – 12 Prerequisites: Photographic Design 3 Description: Students will learn advanced pinhole and/or 35mm techniques; advanced

darkroom techniques; special effects and alternative processes.

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Course Name: Printmaking 1 Course Number: 50.4511001

Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Printmaking I introduces art printmaking using monoprint, relief, collograph,

intaglio, and serigraphy. A variety of media and tools are explored. The elements or art andprinciples of design are used to analyze, design, create, and evaluate prints. The coursecombines aesthetics, art criticism and art history with studio production of print series.

Course Name: Sculpture 1 Course Number: 50.4611001Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Students learn about additive, subtractive, and modeling methods for relief

sculpture and sculpture in the round; elements and principles in three-dimensional form,historical origins, art criticism.

Teacher Comments: This course is a must for students interested in AP 3D DesignPortfolio.

Course Name: Sculpture 2 Course Number: 50.4611002Term: Semester

Grade:10 – 12 Prerequisites: Sculpture 1 Description: Students learn complex additive, subtractive and modeling methods for

sculpture with traditional, non-traditional materials, historical origins and functions of sculpturein selected cultures.

Advanced Placement Art Courses The four Advanced Placement Art courses enablehighly motivated students to do college-level work in art while still in high school. AP Studio Art

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is not based on a written examination. Instead, candidates submit a portfolio of work for evaluation in early May. Advanced Placement work does involve significantly more time andcommitment than most high school courses. Therefore, the program is intended for studentsseriously committed to studying art. Prerequisites varyby course.

Course Name: AP Art History Course Number: 50.4921010 Term: YearlongGrade: 10 – 12 Prerequisites: None; AP Commitment Contract Description: Students will study the history of art and its relationship with society from

prehistoric to ancient worlds, ending with contemporary art. The course is organized bychronological art movements and creates a frame for meaningful understanding that relateshow and why works of art communicate visual meaning. The class is purely academic andprepares the student for the AP Art History exam in the spring. There is no art production in thisclass.

Teacher Comments: This course pairs well with AP World History and also counts as an artcredit at many public universities.

Student Comments: “AP Art History is such an interesting class. Although just like any otherAP class it could be challenging, what I love most about it is that we get to go in-depth with so many different artworks. You learn something new and fascinating about a culture or regioneveryday just through examining their art and that's what makes this an awesome class. Theworkload is manage-able if you keep up with your homework and notes, but overall everystudent who is interested in learning the history behind the arts should take this class.”

“APAH is sooo interesting it takes looking at everyday stuff to a whole new perspective and itshows you the world piece by piece. It's a really fun class unlike the other AP classes but likeother AP Classes it does require work.”

Course Name: AP Drawing Portfolio Course Number: 50.4811010 Term: Yearlong

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Grade: 11 – 12Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 and Drawing and Painting 1

and Drawing and Painting 2 ; AP Commitment Contract Description: Students earn AP college credit awarded by The College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over a two-semester sequence. Student Comments: “AP Drawing Portfolio was a major turning point in my art career. I hadtaken many art classes before this class hoping I would have the credits to take it. I even putoff a sophomore level class to take my senior year so I would have room in my schedule totake it. It was a fantastic learning experience. It helped me manage my time well and it alsogave me a credit for college! The outcome was incredible. My best pieces were produced inthat class.” Art Student

Course Name: AP 2D Design Portfolio Course Number: 50.4813010 Term: Yearlong Grade: 11 – 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 and Drawing and Painting 1and Drawing and Painting 2 or Photographic Design 1 and Photographic Design 2 or ComputerArt 1 and Computer Art 2 ; AP Commitment Contract Description: AP college credit is awarded by The College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over two-semester sequence.

Course Name: AP 3D Design Portfolio Course Number: 50.4814010Term: Yearlong

Grade: 11 – 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 and Jewelry Design 1 or

Ceramics 1 or Sculpture 1; AP Commitment Contract

Description: AP college credit awarded by The College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over a two-semester sequence.

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DRAMA

Course Name: Dramatic Acting IA Course Number: 52.0610001Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12

Prerequisites: None Description: This semester-long class is for the individual who wishes to learn to think

quickly on their feet and enhance self confidence. Beginning acting class includesimprovisation techniques, pantomime and beginning techniques of scene study andperformance.

Course Name: Dramatic Acting IB Course Number: 52.0610002Term: Semester

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Dramatic Acting IA Description: A second semester course that continues with greater intensity in vocal and

physical work, in addition to, learning various acting techniques.

Course Name: Dramatic Acting IIA Course Number: 52.0620001


Prerequisites: Dramatic Acting I or Teacher Recommendation Description: In this semester-long class, students explore and develop more advanced

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styles of acting, directing, playwriting and auditioning techniques. The course also includesvocal and physical training.

Course Name: Dramatic Acting IIB Course Number: 52.0620002


Prerequisites: Dramatic Acting I or Teacher Recommendation Description: A second semester course that continues with greater intensity in the more

advanced styles of acting, directing, playwriting and auditioning techniques as well as greaterintensity in vocal and physical training.

Course Name: Advanced Drama IA Course Number: 52.0510001 Term: SemesterGrade: 11 – 12 Prerequisites: Audition Description: This class is for the student who is interested in advanced training as a

professional actor. Students are accepted by audition or teacher recommendation. Studentsare trained in current acting techniques, rasaboxes and viewpoints.

Teacher Expectations: The course is performance-oriented and students are required toparticipate in production of plays for public performance and performance competitions.

Course Name: Advanced Drama IB Course Number: 52.0510002 Term: SemesterGrade: 11 – 12 Prerequisites: Advanced Drama IA or Audition

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Description: A second semester course that continues in advanced training of students as a professional actor. Students are accepted by audition or teacher recommendation. Studentsare trained in current acting techniques, rasaboxes and viewpoints.

Teacher Expectations: The course is performance-oriented and students are required toparticipate in production of plays for public performance and performance competitions.

Course Name: Technical Theater 1 Course Number: 52.0410001Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: None Description: A semester-long class for the student who wishes to gain practical experience

in lighting, sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, and stage management. This coursewill explore the fundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities fromdesigning to constructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experienceby providing technical support for functions in the school auditorium.

Course Name: Technical Theater 2 Course Number: 52.0410002Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Technical Theater 1 Description: A second semester course that continues to advance the experience in lighting,

sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, and stage management as well as exploring thefundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities from designing toconstructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experience by providingtechnical support for functions in the school auditorium.

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Course Name: Musical Theater Course Number: 52.0310001Term: Semester

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This semester course focuses on the production of musical plays in modern

theater. Students will learn firsthand how the musical develops from audition to performance. Teacher Expectations: Participation in Spring Musical Required

MUSIC

Course Name: Beginning Guitar IA Course Number: 53.0841001Term: Semester

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This semester course teaches chords (open and barre), rhythm reading, note

reading, lead playing, basic grounding in first position playing.

Course Name: Beginning Guitar IB Course Number: 53.0841002Term: Semester

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Beginning Guitar IA

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Description: This second semester course is a continuation of rhythm reading, note reading,lead playing, and basic grounding in the first position playing.

Course Name: Piano Lab 1A Course Number: 53.0941001Term: Semester

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This semester course is for beginning piano students. Students work

individually at their own pace on electronic keyboards with headphones.

Course Name: Piano Lab 1B Course Number: 53.0941002Term: Semester

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Piano Lab 1A Description: This second semester course for beginning piano students is a continuation of

students studying basic piano technique and music reading on electronickeyboards.

Course Name: Intermediate Mixed Chorus (Concert Choir) Course Number: 54.0221000Term: Yearlong Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This yearlong course is an entry level class where students learn to improve

their music reading skills and perform a wide variety of musical styles. Student Comments: “I had reservations about joining Concert Choir. I didn't know anyone

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and I couldn't read music. By the end of the year I was confident with myself and my singing. Chorus has helped me to express myself and what I'm feeling. It is great to be amember of this amazing, united, welcoming chorus family. Being in chorus is the best decisionI made in high school.” – Chorus Student

Course Name: Advanced Mixed Chorus (Chorale) Course Number: 54.0231000 Term: Yearlong

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Theory Test and Audition Required Description: This yearlong course is for singers who read music at an advanced level and

sing with a pure tone. The majority of this group will be upperclassmen with high school chorusexperience.

Student Comments: “Chorale is definitely my favorite class. We sing challenging musicand are expected to learn at a fast pace, but we have a lot of fun in the process. Being inChorale has not only helped me to develop my musical abilities, but I've also gained leadership skills and close friendships with the other members.” - Student

Course Name: Advanced Women’s Chorus (Select Women’s Chorus) Course Number: 54.0261000Term: Yearlong Grade: 10 – 12 Prerequisites: Audition Required Description: This yearlong course is for singers who read music at an advanced level.

Theory test and audition are required. Student Comments: “Select Women's Ensemble has taught me how to work as part of ateam as well as how to lead and to be independent. It is a relaxed class but we still work hardto make beautiful music” - Student.

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Course Name: Advanced Band II (Concert Band) Course Number: 53.03820000 Term: Yearlong

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Previous Director Recommendation, no audition required

Description: This yearlong course develops an awareness of music literature throughperformance and listening. Explore techniques of playing instruments, note reading, simple rhythm, and pitch discrimination. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required

Course Name: Advanced Band III (Symphonic Band) Course Number: 53.0383000 Term: Yearlong

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only Description: This yearlong course is similar to Advanced Band 2, but includes more complex

rhythms, pitch discrimination through singing and playing, expression, and music vocabulary. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required

Course Name: Advanced Band IV (Wind Ensemble) Course Number: 53.0384000Term: Yearlong Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only

Description: This yearlong course is similar to Advanced Band 3, but for the most advanced musicians; this is our top performance ensemble at AHS. Course requires very specificcommitment to this ensemble. Major wind band literature is studied and performed; extensiveknowledge of advanced instrumental technique and music vocabulary is a must. Coursecontent expectations are high. This course requires after-school hours.

Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required

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Course Name: Percussion I Course Number: 53.0761007Term: YearlongGrade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation Description: This yearlong course develops the basic techniques in solo and chamber

percussion playing as well as concert band materials. Emphasis is placed on percussiontechniques, composers, percussion literature, and performance etiquette. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required

Course Name: Percussion II Course Number: 53.0761007Term: YearlongGrade:9 – 12 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, by audition Description: This yearlong course is a continuation of Percussion I and develops the

intermediate techniques in solo and chamber percussion playing as well as concert and windband materials. Emphasis is placed on percussion techniques, composers, percussionliterature, and performance etiquette; may require some after-school rehearsal hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required

Course Name: Percussion III (Advanced Percussion Studies) Course Number: 53.0761008 Term: Yearlong

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, by audition Description: This yearlong course is teaches advanced percussion techniques and conceptsthrough study of percussion études, solo and chamber music, concert and wind band, and symphony literature. Emphasis is placed on musicality, technique, current percussion literature,and preparation for college music study. This course requires after-school hours.

Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required

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Course Name: Advanced Jazz Lab I (Jazz Band) Course Number: 53.0662000 Term: Yearlong Grade: 9 – 12

Prerequisites: Director Recommendation Description: This yearlong performance course teaches a variety of styles of jazz music:

blues, shuffle, ballad, samba and rock through improvisation and chordal changes.

Course Name: Advanced Orchestra I (Folk Styles Orchestra) Course Number: 53.0581000 Term: YearlongGrade: 10 – 12

Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation Description: This is a performance based class that will explore aural transmission and note

reading skills of music of the following styles: Fiddle genre including Bluegrass, Old-timeFiddle, Cajun, Western Swing; Big Band genre including jazz, blues, swing and jazzimprovisation; Rock, Fusion and Funk. Four performances per semester will be expected ofparticipants. Students will be required to memorize music as it will be learned in an auraltradition. Students should have a personal technology device at home on which to listen torecordings of major performers as well as recordings of themselves. Mechanics of stringinstrument skill, pitch discrimination, expression and literacy. Students who have an intermediate to advanced skill on the following instruments may be considered for this class: violin, viola, cello, string bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and banjo.

Course Name: Advanced Orchestra II (Philharmonia Orchestra) Course Number: 53.0582000Term: Yearlong Grade: 9 – 12

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Prerequisites: Audition and High School Teacher Recommendation Description: The AHS Philharmonia Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature.

Students in this orchestra are expected to be able to play in tune in third position. Classes meetdaily and a few after school rehearsals (usually the day of a concert.) When after schoolrehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consistof GMEA Level III, IV and some Level V string orchestra literature. Proficiency is expected in at least four – two octave scales and arpeggios appropriate for their particular instrument. Skillswill be developed during the year in all 12 Major two-octave scales and arpeggios. Students willbe taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Studentswill be expected to practice a minimum of 100 minutes per week. This orchestra will perform atthe Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform atGMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation.

Teacher Expectations: Audition material will consist of two octave major scales andarpeggios up to 4 flats and 4 sharps.

Course Name: Advanced Orchestra III (Chamber Orchestra) Course Number: 53.0583000 Term: Yearlong

Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Audition and High School Teacher Recommendation

Description: The AHS Chamber Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Studentsin this orchestra are expected to have advanced level technique on their instrument includingshifting 1 st through 5th positions as well as vibrato. Class meets daily and afew after school rehearsals (usually the day of a concert.) When after school rehearsals areposted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEALevel V and Level VI string orchestra literature. Proficiency in all one and two-octave majorscales and arpeggios is expected as well as selected two-octave melodic minor scales andarpeggios. Required practice time is a minimum of 120 minutes weekly. This orchestra willperform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as wellas selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to performat GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation. All students except seniors arerequired to play in the graduation orchestra at the end of the year. Audition material will consistof excerpts from the 11-12 All-State Orchestra Etude and all 12 two-octave major scales andarpeggios.

Teacher Expectations: Audition material will consist of excerpts from the 11-12 All-StateOrchestra Etude and all 12 two-octave major scales and arpeggios.

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Limited Instrumentation 8 – 8 – 6 – 6 – 3.

Course Name: Advanced Orchestra IV (Symphony Orchestra) Course Number: 53.0584000 Term: YearlongGrade: 9 – 12

Prerequisites: Audition and High School Teacher Recommendation Description: The AHS Symphony Orchestra is a Full Symphony Orchestra and requires the

highest of skill and ability on your instrument. Class meets daily and after school rehearsalsare Tuesdays from 4:00 – 6:00p.m. Students in this orchestra are expected to be independentas well as group workers. Literature will consist of level GMEA Level V and VI literature in bothString and Full Orchestra. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview,GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during theyear. Opportunities exist for solo and ensemble as well as concerto literature. Requiredpractice time is a minimum of 150 minutes weekly. Students in this orchestra must be able totravel with the orchestra when it performs locally, statewide or nationally. Opportunities forfund raising will be provided to assist in defraying travel expenses. Audition material willconsist of excerpts from the 11-12 2010 All-State Orchestra Etude plus two and three octavemajor and minor scales and arpeggios.

Teacher Expectations: All students except seniors are required to play in the graduationorchestra at the end of the year. Limited Instrumentation 14 – 14 – 10 – 10 – 6.

Course Name: Music Literature Appreciation (The History of Rock) Course Number: 53.0140001 Term: SemesterGrade: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Study and discussion of contemporary music as an independent art form in

relation to other art forms and its relation to society and American culture. It will include musicindigenous to America. Contemporary forms to be chosen from: pre-rock influences; rock androll styles of Bill Haley, New Orleans, Rockabilly, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Chicago, BeachBoys, Folk Styles, Country Rock, Southern Rock, Soul, Motown, Funk, Hip Hop, Rap,

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Psychedelic Rock, Jimi Hendrix, Heavy Metal, Fusion, Punk and Alternative Rock . Studentswill required to identify groups by sound and style and will need to listen to groups outside ofclass as well as in class listening.

Course Name: Song Writing Course Number: 53.0780000 Term: Yearlong Grade: 9 – 12

Prerequisites: None Description: This yearlong class is for students who want to write and perform their own

songs. Topics include reading and notating music, listening and evaluating, and discoveringforms of compositions.

Teacher Expectations: Do you want to improve your ability to create a melody, selectinteresting chords, and present your songs in original ways? If so, this class is for you.

Course Name: AP Music Theory Course Number: 53.0230010 Term: Yearlong

Grade: 10 – 12 Prerequisites: High School Music Coursework and Teacher Recommendation; AP Commitment Contract

Description: This yearlong course is an advanced study of music. Students learn to notate what they hear, write music in four parts, harmonize melodies, and improve sight reading skills. Teacher Expectations: Highly recommended for students studying music beyond highschool. Student Comments: AP Music Theory gave me a better insight into the music I play. Ienjoyed learning how to recognize harmonic progressions when I hear them. It is fun to writemelodies and compose harmonies that work. This class made me a much stronger musician.

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