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Music
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| Band (1103) |
9,10,11,12 |
1 |
This is a performance based course in band music with
emphases on the development of our God-given talents and
personal growth in instrumental fundamentals,
musicianship, and technique. Students will learn marching band techniques
and participate in our competitive marching band program
during the first quarter. Membership in marching
band requires a commitment to attend rehearsals and
band camp throughout the summer and weekend rehearsals and
competitive performances in the fall. During the
remainder of the school year, students continue their
development of concert music repertoire, providing
exposure to wind band literature of the highest quality
and at various levels according to ability. The band
performs during the school year at all home football
games, gives three major concert performances, and is
actively involved in providing small ensembles for area
churches, WLHS events, and WSMA Solo Ensemble Festival.
Students will be given small group lessons as the band
director's schedule permits.
Pre-req: None |
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Musicianship
Through Handbells (1113) |
9, 10, 11, 12
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.5 |
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This course requires no experience in
reading music or playing handbells. Students will be
introduced to basic music reading skills of notation,
absolute note names, rhythm, meter, and expressive
elements. These musical elements will be applied to the
art of handchime and handbell ringing. Students will also work with numerous handbell
techniques incorporated in music today. Performance
opportunities include WLHS chapel services, WLHS choral
concerts and a culminating concert at the end of the
semester.
Pre-req: None |
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| Freshman Choir (1123) |
9 |
1 |
This
course meets throughout the year. No previous singing
experience or musical training is required. Choral music
of various styles and periods in music history is selected
for daily rehearsals. Students develop proper vocal
technique and music reading skills through classroom
activities. Freshman Choir sings for three WLHS Choral
concerts, chapel services, and at two-three area
congregations for worship throughout the year.
Pre-req: None |
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| Cantorei Choir (1133) |
10,11,12 |
1 |
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This choir meets throughout the year.
It is open to sophomore, junior, and senior girls
who wish to join their voices in song. No choral
experience is needed. Music of various styles from periods
in music history is selected for daily rehearsals.
Students develop proper vocal technique and music reading
skills through classroom activities. The choir performs in
three WLHS concerts, WLHS chapel services, and in Sunday
worship services at area churches four times per year.
Pre-req: None |
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| A Cappella Concert Choir
(1163) |
10,11,12 |
1 |
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this choir is through a placement audition and successful
completion of both the Freshman and Cantorei choirs. A
junior or senior student who has had only one year of
previous choral experience could qualify for membership
but then must pass a rigorous audition. Choral music of
various styles and periods in music history is selected
for daily rehearsals. The choir performs in three major
concerts, and during the year they sing for Sunday worship
services at area churches from October to May. |
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| Music Theory
1 (1181) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This one
semester course will cover such areas as the notation of
pitch, rhythm and meter, expressive elements, major scale
construction, intervals, and triads. Students will acquire
proficiency in reading, writing, listening and analysis,
and aural recognition of musical elements and apply them
to original compositions using Finale Notepad. While open
for anyone wising to learn more about the construction of
music, this course will prepare students considering a
career in music for college theory entrance exams.
Pre-req: None
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Music Theory
2 (1183) |
10, 11,12 |
.5 |
Students will
continue to refine their skills acquired in Music Theory
1. Triads and their inversions, seventh chords, chord
progressions, minor and modal scales, form, and music
history will provide the basis for study and original
composition. Activities include reading, writing,
listening and analysis, and aural recognition. This course
is designed for students who would like to explore writing
music (composition) and/or may be considering a career in
music.
Pre-req:
Music Theory 1 |
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