Music

Course Descriptions

Band
Band is composed of two distinct components of marching band and concert band. Those students involved in varsity football will be excused without grade consequence from performing at home football games. All other students will present pregame and half time shows at each home game. The concert band will prepare and perform concert band literature for various concert, clinics, and contests. Membership of pep band for basketball will be based on volunteers from the group. The final activity will be providing music for graduation.

Music Theory
Open to all students wanting to learn the mechanics of writing and analyzing music. Content includes basic elements of music, scales, chords and chord progressions, non-harmonic tones, inversions, original composition, ear training, and music history.

Advanced Music Theory
Open to all students who have completed the first year. This year is a continuation of first year theory with the addition of advanced analysis. The emphasis is on individual composition in either choral or orchestral music.

Choir
Choir is open to all students at BHS who are academically eligible with consent of instructor. The group performs regularly throughout the year and participates in the league and state festivals. Grades are based on participation, demonstrated ability to practice good vocal technique, and special projects.

Jazz Band
Membership by arrangement with the director. Music played will be popular, swing, and jazz. Emphasis on individual solo playing and developing ability to play in various styles of music. All members will be expected to provide nucleus for Basketball Pep Band.

Chamber Singers
Chamber singers is a womens choir. The group performs regularly throughout the year and
participates in the league and state festivals. Grades are based on participation, demonstrated ability to practice good vocal technique, and special projects.

Madrigals
This is a performance-oriented class which is open only on an audition basis. The group performs frequently during the year and spends much of the first semester preparing for the Renaissance Feast in December. In the spring there are numerous festivals and area programs. All members are expected to demonstrate a high level of musicianship and commitment. Grades are based on participation and improvement of individual musical skills.