MATERIALS OF MUSIC I 5 CREDITS 9-12

Minimum requirements are five years of performing experience on an instrument, or approval of the instructor. It is required that the student possess a working knowledge of basic notation (bass and treble clefs), and can read basic rhythms. Materials of Music I covers diatonic harmonization, ear training, music history, among other subjects. It is designed for those having a special interest in music and having some previous background in music. 31

MATERIALS OF MUSIC II 5 CREDITS 10-12

Topics addressed in Materials of Music II include contemporary music and the advanced topics of those begun in Music I: including chromatic harmony, advanced ear training, and advanced conducting.

MATERIALS OF MUSIC III 5 CREDITS 11-12

Areas included in Materials of Music III are acoustics, form, composition, and advanced theory.

MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV 5 CREDITS 12

Materials of Music IV address advanced arranging and composition. This course is also available as independent study.

AP MUSIC THEORY 5 CREDITS 10-12

This course will develop the student’s ability to recognize and understand the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or read in a score. Extensive listening, with and without music scores, will be included and examples for analysis will consist of examples from different periods of music. The class will also cover computer applications in music, covering such subjects as MIDI, sequencing, notation, and simple compositional techniques using the computer. A solid foundation in the rudiments of music must be demonstrated for entry into the class.

MUSIC SURVEY COURSES MUSIC PERSPECTIVES (WV) 5 CREDITS 11-12

This course is designed for the student who is not a musician but enjoys listening to music and discovering more about it. It is a general survey of different styles of music ranging from the 14 th century to the present time. Current American popular music styles such as jazz, rock and roll, folk music, and musical comedy are included. This course is offered as dual enrollment.

SYMPHONIC BAND 5 CREDITS 9-12

Minimum requirement of three years’ experience on a wind or percussion instrument, or approval of the band director is necessary. Music is chosen to appeal to a wide variety of interest and ability levels. Activities include concerts, parades and ceremonies. After school time is required. Though not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged that all students enrolled in “Symphonic Band” also participate in marching band. Students will have the opportunity to participate in instrumental instruction. Due to space and equipment limitations, enrollment 30 for certain instruments (i.e. Percussion) may be limited and will be determined by audition.