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Music Department Band Mr. Rick Horn - Head Band Director Mr. Alex Yanez - Asst. Band Director Band Pictures Choir Mr. Hughes - Choir Director Mariachi Mr. Zamarripa - Mariachi Director Courses CHORAL MUSIC I – III Credit: 1.0 ea. COMPUTER MUSIC I Credit: 1.0 COMPUTER MUSIC II Credit: 1.0 MARCHING BAND I - IV Credit: 0.5 ea. BAND I-IV Credit: 0.5 JAZZ BAND I – II Credit: 1.0 MARIACHI I – IV (Vocal Ensemble I-IV) Credit: 1.0 Top of Page CHORAL MUSIC I – III Credit: 1.0 ea. Grades: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: None Students will learn to sing with expressive and beautiful tone quality, good intonation, correct breathing habits, clear diction, fine blend, and artistic interpretation. Sight-reading, performance skills, and listening skills will also be developed. Back To Courses COMPUTER MUSIC I Credit: 1.0 Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None This course will allow the students to explore music composition and editing using the computer. The students will use various software titles to create composition projects, edit their own compositions and create remixes of pre-recorded music. The students will also learn how to incorporate video into their projects. Back To Courses COMPUTER MUSIC II Credit: 1.0 Grades: 10– 12 Prerequisite: Computer Music I This course will build on Computer Music I. Students will use piano skills to add melody lines to compositions, learn recording techniques, and add vocal parts to their compositions. Back To Courses MARCHING BAND I - IV Credit: 0.5 ea. Grades: 9 -12 FALL ONLY PE Credit Prerequisite: Directors Approval or Audition Required 18 weeks Fine arts or physical education course credit will be given for this class. Marching Band integrates the elements of wind and percussion performance with rhythmic movement, dance, and marching. Includes vigorous physical activity promoting health-related fitness and an appreciation for teamwork and unity. Prior instrumental experience is required. Students will perform at all pep rallies, football games, parades, and marching band contests each year. Yearly summer practices and outside of school practices are required to participate. Back To Courses BAND I-IV Credit: 0.5 Grades: 9 - 12 SPRING ONLY Prerequisite: Director Approval or Audition 18 weeks Music based fine arts classes . Band courses teach instrumental skills through participation in solo, small ensemble, and full band performance. Students will be placed in ensemble classes according to instrument need and ability level. Students will perform in concerts and contests each year. Outside of school practices are required to participate. Student will receive Fine Arts credit for this course. Back To Courses JAZZ BAND I – II Credit: 1.0 Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisites: Middle School Band or Audition The Jazz Band class is designed to enhance creative performance in the jazz style. Students will apply expressive and technical skills already introduced to them on their instruments. The students will learn about jazz in relation to history, society, and culture. Instruction will include listening to recordings, watching video presentations, and actual performances. Back To Courses MARIACHI I – IV (Vocal Ensemble I-IV) Credit: 1.0 Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None The Mariachi program is a four-year course of study that takes students from beginner to advanced performing groups. Students learn theory, how to read music, play an instrument, sing a variety of songs, and present themselves in a professional manner. The performing group plays at many functions through the year and is well known throughout the city. Back To Courses Top of Page Page is maintained by Diego Gonzalez, Chris Garza, & Jesus Robledo. Date Page was last saved or modified 27-Oct-2005
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