Music Education

Course Descriptions

Band (9-12) (1C, E, M)

Instruction will include marching band techniques, concert band techniques, and jazz style of playing instrumental music.  Performance at athletic and community events is required and involves after school hours.  Opportunities also exist for individual and group performance field trips both during and after school hours.

Chorus (9-12) (1C, E, M)

This course will help students to develop an expressive and beautiful tone quality, sing with good pitch and clear diction, develop correct breathing habits and phrasing, and receive exposure to and performance of high-quality vocal literature. Students are expected to perform in a winter and spring concert, as well as the WG graduation ceremony.  These performances require after school hours.  Opportunities also exist for individual and group performance field trips both during and after school hours.