MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The
following courses cover the
The music department offers to you many performing organizations called ensembles. The two basic ones are Band and Chorus. From these basic ensembles, other select groups may be formed such as: Select Chorus, Jazz Band, Brass Quintet, Field Band and more.
A well-rounded musician can play and sing. You may have musical talent that you have never put to use, or that you want to put to use again. Don’t pass up an opportunity to express yourself through musical performance. Nothing else but performing gives that “Musical Thrill”.
Senior Chorus 9, 10, 11 & 12th grades Senior High Band 9, 10, 11, & 12th grades Intro to Music and Theatre 10th grade
SENIOR CHORUS: Chorus offers a chance for students to sing in a mixed ensemble. All students wishing to perform with the chorus should register for this course. Highly motivated students have the opportunity to audition for select ensembles as well. Grade 9 may also participate in the Susquehanna County Music Festival while chorus member grades 10-12 may audition for County, District, Regional and State Chorus events. Senior chorus meets 3 periods per week.
SENIOR HIGH BAND: Senior High Band is an advanced ensemble consisting of ninth-twelfth grade band members. This ensemble will meet three days a cycle. This ensemble will refine basic instrumental techniques and teach advanced music. This ensemble will be required to play at community and school functions. These functions occur on weekends, holiday, and evenings. Several after school rehearsals will be required. Students should consider these responsibilities when scheduling this course.
INTRO TO MUSIC AND THEATRE: The objectives of this 45 day course include knowledge and use of the elements and principles of Music and Theatre, demonstration of the elements and principles necessary to produce, review, critique and revise original and respected works in the arts.