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MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
GRADE ............................
10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ....School Exam
This course will help develop an awareness, a
sensitivity, and an appreciation of many styles of music from all time
periods and countries. Every student pursuing this course of study will
be involved in each of the following areas: Reading, Writing, Listening,
Performing (including singing), and Composing. All types of music will
be explored, and the emphasis will be on developing each student’s
listening skills.
MUSIC IN OUR LIVES
GRADE ........................
9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ....School Exam
Music In Our Lives is a high school level general
music course designed for students who have a strong interest in many
aspects of music but do not have music reading skills. It is taught with
a hands-on approach in which students learn by doing, and stresses the
development of listening skills. The primary objectives are learning to
listen intelligently to music performed by a variety of musical
ensembles in both western and non-western styles; to perform music
at a recreational level on a social, electronic or orchestral instrument
or voice; to compose, organize, or arrange music in some medium; to use
basic library and computer resources for research; and to plan, develop,
and present an in-depth special interest project. This course fulfills
the one Arts Credit graduation requirement, but does not count toward a
five-unit music major sequence.
MUSIC THEORY
GRADE ............................
10,
11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ....School Exam
PREREQUISITE ................ Current or previous enrollment in
Band, Chorus, or Orchestra
This course teaches the mechanics of music. It will
help a good performer become a better musician. For those who do not
perform on an instrument but have a little knowledge of music, it will
help them to become more intelligent listeners as well as increase their
musicianship. Activities to be included are dictation, sight-singing,
keyboard skills, conducting, composition, orchestration, form and
analysis, and the study of music history.
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STRING ORCHESTRA
GRADE ........................ 9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EVALUATION ...... Attendance and Performance
PREREQUISITE ........ Previous playing experience (four years
recommended), or audition. Attendance at one weekly lesson is required.
Attendance and participation at concerts and performances.
The String Orchestra is open to students with previous
experience playing in orchestra and continuing instruction on violin, viola,
cello or string bass. A four-year background in string playing is
recommended. Students new to the school district, or those not meeting the
above recommendation will need to audition for the orchestra director to be
accepted into the ensemble. Several concerts are scheduled throughout the
year. Attendance at one weekly lesson is required. Participation at
performances during the year is mandatory.
SYMPHONIC BAND
GRADE ........................
9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EVALUATION...... Performance and portfolio assessment
This course is designed for students who have had ongoing
instruction on traditional concert band instruments. They must have at least
three years of instruction. Participating in performances and activities
throughout the year is required. Attendance at one (1) weekly pull out
lesson is required.
WIND ENSEMBLE
GRADE ............................
10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EVALUATION...... Performance and portfolio assessment
PREREQUISITE .............. 3 years prior experience on the
instrument, 1 Year of Symphonic Band and an audition
The BSHS Wind Ensemble is a group designed for the
dedicated band student. Registration in this group is based on a yearly
audition, and all members must audition every year. Music is performed at
NYSSMA levels 5 and 6. Individual practice and sectional rehearsals are
expected. Auditions are held in the early part of second semester. Materials
for the audition are available ahead of time for independent preparation.
Sections not filled by audition will be filled at the discretion of the
director. Attendance at one (1) weekly pull out lesson is required.
JAZZ BAND
GRADE ........................
9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EVALUATION...... Performance and portfolio assessment
PREREQUISITE ............ Audition and ability to read written music
notation
This ensemble is for students who are interested in
learning and performing in the jazz style. Students will have experience in
different styles, and with improvisation. Preference will be given to
students who have experience performing on traditional Jazz Band instruments
such as Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass, Guitar, Drum Set, and Piano.
Students on wind instruments will be required to perform with Wind Ensemble
or Symphonic Band. Attendance at one (1) weekly pull out lesson is required.
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WOMEN'S CHOIR
GRADE ........................ 9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EVALUATION ...... Attendance and Performance
This ensemble will concentrate on literature written and
arranged for the treble voices from Renaissance to Rock and Broadway. Proper
vocal technique, basic music theory, and sight singing are emphasized and
taught to those who have little or no experience. Participation in concerts
(approx. 3) is part of the course requirement. Students are evaluated on
sight-reading and singing every quarter.
CONCERT CHOIR
GRADE ......
10, 11, 12 and gr. 9 boys
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EVALUATION ...... Attendance and Performance
3-4 mixed part
music of the last six centuries is sung, but with a definite slant towards
our own times. Basic sight reading ability, good vocal technique, and basic
music theory skills are needed. Participating in concerts is part of the
course requirement. Students are evaluated on sight-reading and singing
every quarter.
SELECT CHORUS
GRADE ............................
10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EVALUATION ...... Attendance and Performance
PREREQUISITE.... One year of Chorus or Concert Choir, Audition
About 20 students will be chosen through a Spring
audition for membership in the Select Chorus. Activities will include
participation in approximately four concerts per year, the possibility of
outside performances and instruction in voice techniques. Students are
evaluated on sight-reading and singing every quarter.
APPLIED MUSIC
GRADE ........................
9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT.................... 1⁄2 Unit Pass/Fail
FINAL EVALUATION .............. Private teacher’s grade quarterly and
an end-of-the-year examination OR participation in a NYSSMA Spring
Competition Festival
PREREQUISITE.. At least 1 year in the branch of Applied Music in
which credit is desired
Any student studying with a private music teacher outside
of school at least once a week, for a minimum of 30 minutes, 36 weeks a
year, may earn school credit. Students who register for this course must
obtain the proper forms from a high school music teacher during the first
month of school. This course does NOT satisfy the one unit graduation
requirement.
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