BPS High School Course Catalog 24-25 - Flipbook - Page 62
MUSIC EDUCATION – VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL
VISION:
High School Music courses include Concert Band, Symphony Band, Choir, Concert Orchestra,
Symphony Orchestra, Class Piano, ASD Music and AP Music Theory. Each of these ensemble-based
courses have multiple performances a year and challenge students to grow as an individual performer
as well as a member of an ensemble. Scaffolding from our previous years of instrumental and vocal
music instruction, High School music ensembles showcase our BPS talented students in many ways
throughout the community. Local and International field trips help us share our musical
understanding to the world as well as gain hands-on experience in once in a lifetime opportunity. Our
students have performed in Spain, Italy, London, Vienna, Hawaii, Disney World, and more!
Students involved in music courses are eligible to participate or audition for extracurricular activities
such as Marching Band, Jazz Band, Electronic String Ensembles, Show choirs, and musicals.
All music courses are a full year course with the exception of Class Piano.
642420 Concert Choir
This exciting ensemble is designed for all students with a desire to sing and perform. Students will
present concerts for the community, as well as compete in local, state, and national choral festivals
which showcase their talent and abilities. A variety of challenging vocal styles are presented, including
classi-cal, musical theater, jazz, pop, and spirituals. Vocal techniques and learning to work as an
ensemble will be stressed. As a performing arts ensemble, students are required to attend all
performances and it is recommended that students are enrolled in Choir for the entire school year.
Prerequisite Courses: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
This course may be repeated for credit
643020 Chamber Choir
This ensemble is designed for advanced choral students with a desire to sing and perform. Students
will present concerts for the community, as well as compete in local, state, and national choral festivals
which showcase their talent and abilities. A variety of challenging vocal styles are presented, including
classical, musical theater, jazz, pop, and spirituals. Vocal techniques and learning to work as an
ensemble will be stressed. As a performing arts ensemble, students are required to attend all
performances. This is an audition based ensemble with auditions being held by the teacher each spring.
Prerequisite Courses: Choir
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
This course may be repeated for credit
624020 9th Grade Band (Seaholm)
The 9th Grade Band will include all freshman members. This ensemble will produce the highest quality
concert band literature when performing at concerts and festivals. All performances are required as well
as some evening rehearsals determined by the band directors. It is expected that students are enrolled
in Freshman Band for the entire year.
Prerequisite Courses: 3-4 years of instrumental music training including 8th grade band, or audition
Grades Taught: 9
Credit: 1
This course may be repeated for credit
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