Courses

Band & Orchestra

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  • Band 9 : Concert Band

    Suggested prerequisite: Middle school band or equivalent or permission of the Band Director, Mr. Jolliffe. Band courses are a continuation of the acquisition of performance skills on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Also included is a study of the basic elements of music and its history and literature, through performance… Read more

    Course code: XLDCB09CBX
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  • Contemporary Music 10

    These ensembles are important extensions of band courses. All students in band classes are expected to participate in co-curricular bands and will receive credits and grades for their participation. Junior Concert Band – this ensemble further develops practical music skills and introduces students to high school music performance practices. Band… Read more

    Course code: MMUCM10
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  • Inst. Music 11: Concert Band Linear

    Suggested prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous year or permission of the Band Instructor. The emphasis of the course is on the performance of 20th century band music ranging from traditional concert band music to Broadway musicals, contemporary pop, and jazz material. Studies also include technique refinements, review of basic… Read more

    Course code: MMCB11-L
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  • Inst. Music 11: Jazz Band Linear

    Suggested prerequisite: Enrolled in Concert Band 11/12 or permission of the Band Instructor. Students will continue to develop jazz literacy and performance skills. Jazz Band courses are offered as a supplement to the regular Concert Band course. A wide variety of styles associated with jazz music will be explored in… Read more

    Course code: MMJB11-L
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  • Inst. Music 11: Orchestra

    These ensembles are important extensions of band courses. All students in band classes are expected to participate in co-curricular bands and will receive credits and grades for their participation. Junior Concert Band – this ensemble further develops practical music skills and introduces students to high school music performance practices. Band… Read more

    Course code: MIMOS11-L
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  • Inst. Music 12: Concert Band Linear

    Suggested prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous year or permission of the Band Instructor. The emphasis of the course is on the performance of 20th century band music ranging from traditional concert band music to Broadway musicals, contemporary pop, and jazz material. Studies also include technique refinements, review of basic… Read more

    Course code: MMCB12-L
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  • Inst. Music 12: Jazz Band Linear

    Suggested prerequisite: Enrolled in Concert Band 11/12 or permission of the Band Instructor. Students will continue to develop jazz literacy and performance skills. Jazz Band courses are offered as a supplement to the regular Concert Band course. A wide variety of styles associated with jazz music will be explored in… Read more

    Course code: MMJB12-L
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  • Inst. Music 12: Orchestra

    These ensembles are important extensions of band courses. All students in band classes are expected to participate in co-curricular bands and will receive credits and grades for their participation. Junior Concert Band – this ensemble further develops practical music skills and introduces students to high school music performance practices. Band… Read more

    Course code: MIMOS12-L
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  • Instrumental Music: Concert Band 10

    Suggested prerequisite: Middle school band or equivalent or permission of the Band Director, Mr. Jolliffe. Band courses are a continuation of the acquisition of performance skills on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Also included is a study of the basic elements of music and its history and literature, through performance… Read more

    Course code: MMUCB10-L
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  • Instrumental Music: Jazz Band 10

    Suggested prerequisite: Middle school band or equivalent. Must be enrolled in Concert Band 9 or 10 (exception by special permission of the instructor). Jazz Band is offered as a supplement to the regular Concert Band course. Students will be introduced to various styles of music associated with jazz in a… Read more

    Course code: MMUJB10L
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  • Instrumental Music: Orchestra 10

    Suggested prerequisite: Must be enrolled in band classes (exception by special permission/invitation of the instructor). Pit Orchestra is designed to provide students with enrichment to their courses in band and strings. Students in the ensemble will form the Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra and will perform during the Spectrum Musical Theatre… Read more

    Course code: MMUOR10
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  • Jazz Band 9

    Suggested prerequisite: Middle school band or equivalent. Must be enrolled in Concert Band 9 or 10 (exception by special permission of the instructor). Jazz Band is offered as a supplement to the regular Concert Band course. Students will be introduced to various styles of music associated with jazz in a… Read more

    Course code: XLDCB09JBL
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    Prerequisites

    Band 9 : Concert Band
  • Music 9

    These ensembles are important extensions of band courses. All students in band classes are expected to participate in co-curricular bands and will receive credits and grades for their participation. Junior Concert Band – this ensemble further develops practical music skills and introduces students to high school music performance practices. Band… Read more

    Course code: MMU--09
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  • Music Careers 12

    Suggested prerequisite: Must be enrolled in band classes (exception by special permission/invitation of the instructor). Pit Orchestra is designed to provide students with enrichment to their courses in band and strings. Students in the ensemble will form the Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra and will perform during the Spectrum Musical Theatre… Read more

    Course code: MMCT-12--S
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  • Music On Stage 11

    Suggested prerequisite: Must be enrolled in band classes (exception by special permission/invitation of the instructor). Pit Orchestra is designed to provide students with enrichment to their courses in band and strings. Students in the ensemble will form the Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra and will perform during the Spectrum Musical Theatre… Read more

    Course code: YVPA-1J-L
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