Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 51
UNITED SOUND – 1201
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
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Grade Level: 10-12
United Sound creates partnerships through small teams which join experienced musicians
currently enrolled in the HS band program (tutors) and new musicians with special needs.
Our new musicians will learn to play instruments typically found in a concert band setting
(flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and percussion). Students will be taught through peer
tutoring with guidance from BAND and SPED personnel. There will be performance
opportunities which will be communicated in advance.
TUTORS: Only student’s grades 10-12 can serve as a tutor and you must be a current
member of the HS band program. Acceptance as a tutor will be through an application
process and chosen early in 2nd semester. There will be tutor training throughout the
semester and possible summer in preparation for your tutoring role.
Prerequisite: Teacher permission
PIANO I - 1237 (Not Repeatable)
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
This class is for beginning piano students who want to learn to read music and play the
piano. Students will learn in the music technology lab using midi-controller keyboards,
headphones and ePiano software. Students learn basic music theory including chords,
scales and arpeggios.
PIANO II – 1238 (Repeatable)
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 9-12
Piano II is for more advanced students who have taken Piano I at the high school or
studied privately for 3 years or more. Students will practice daily on full-sized Roland
pianos in the new Piano Lab using Alfred Adult piano curriculum and beginning literature
of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. Students will also advance in their understanding of
music theory, chords, scales and arpeggios. Students who are studying privately may also
practice the repertoire their private teacher has assigned.
Prerequisite: Piano I or permission
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Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
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