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| Music Courses 2012-2013 | |
| It is the mission of the Lake Forest High School Music Department to offer the highest quality performingand non-performing classes to our students and the community. We strive to instill in our students a sense of responsibility, leadership, musicianship, self-discipline and professionalism through daily rehearsals and performances. The Music Department seeks to promote civility by fostering a professional attitude toward concert etiquette for our students as well as our audience members. It is through these musical organizations, classes and performances that the music staff is able to offer a well-rounded music education to the student body at Lake Forest High School and to instill a life-long love for and involvement in music. MUSIC THEORY MUSIC THEORY AP — 1 Unit of credit Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation This two-semester course is for students who wish to study and analyze the structure of music and will aid the college-bound music major or minor to meet entrance requirements. Students should be prepared to accept significant assignments and examinations as well as work independently in self-directed projects. In addition the mechanics of music, musical aesthetics through composition is explored. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam as part of this course. MUSIC THEORY – 1 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Prerequisites: None This two semester course is designed for students interested in the creative aspects of music. Students will learn to write music and study the various components involved in the structure and performance of music. Students will use various technology related to music including the notation software Sibelius. Students in this class do not need prior experience with music theory. This class is more focused on music composition that the AP class, which focuses on analysis in addition to composition. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONCERT ORCHESTRA — 1 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Intermediate playing level on a string instrument This two-semester course is designed for the intermediate string player. Students will learn new skills on their instrument while being exposed to many styles and periods of string instrumental music. This group plays 5 major concerts a year, including Graduation. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE — 1 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Previous experience in a percussion/band program This is a yearlong course for percussionists at all levels who are new to the LFHS percussion program. Fundamental performance techniques for snare drum, timpani, mallets, and accessories are stressed, as well as basic music theory and composition skills. Students will perform throughout the year as a percussion ensemble, and with the band at all varsity home football games as members of the LFHS Drumline. Students in this class are eligible to audition for jazz band and pep band. SYMPHONIC PERCUSSION — 1 Unit of credit Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Percussion Ensemble This yearlong course is designed for intermediate level percussionists. Students will perform throughout the year with the Symphonic Band, and as a percussion ensemble, as well as at all varsity home football games as part of the LFHS Drumline. Intermediate level music theory and composition are covered along with a continued emphasis on fundamental playing techniques in all areas of percussion study. Students in this class are eligible to audition for jazz band and pep band. ADVANCED PERCUSSION — 1 Unit of credit Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Percussion Ensemble and Audition This yearlong course is designed for advanced percussionists. Students will perform throughout the year with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and as a percussion ensemble, as well as at all varsity home football games as part of the LFHS Drumline. Advanced music theory and composition are covered along with a continued emphasis on fundamental playing techniques in all areas of percussion study. This course requires a commitment to practice and attend sectionals outside of class. Students are eligible to audition for jazz band and pep band. Students in Advanced Percussion will have the option of applying and auditioning for Honors placement in the fall. Students accepted into the honors program will attend regular classes, but have additional performance requirements as well as do additional writing , music theory, and ear training. This is a high-level class and only musicians of the highest caliber will be selected. Students should expect to dedicate a substantial amount of time to practice and meeting the course requirements. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — 1 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Audition required This two-semester course is designed for the advanced string instrumental player. Students are exposed to many styles and periods of instrumental music. Members of the orchestra also have the opportunity to play literature scored for full symphonic orchestra. This ensemble may be taken by students who are accepted by audition only. Students in Symphony Orchestra will have the option of applying and auditioning for Honors placement in the fall. Students accepted into the honors program will attend the regular classes, but have additional performance requirements as well as do additional writing, music theory and ear-training. This is a high-level class and only musicians of the highest caliber will be selected. Students should expect to dedicate a substantial amount of time to practice and meeting the course requirements. SYMPHONIC BAND — 1 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous director or audition This year long course is the intermediate-level ensemble for woodwind and brass instrumentalists. Students will build upon individual musicianship and playing skills through the study and performance of etudes/exercises, chamber music, and quality band literature. This ensemble performs at home football games, community events and 4 major concerts per year. Members are eligible to audition for the jazz ensembles. SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA WINDS – 1 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Music Director recommendation This semester course meets five days a week for twenty-five minutes a day throughout the year. Band members playing brass, wind, and percussion instruments join with the String Orchestra to perform symphonic orchestra literature taken from the classical and romantic periods. The Symphonic Orchestra Winds will perform four times during the school year. WIND ENSEMBLE — 1 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Audition required This year long course is the most advanced ensemble offered for woodwind and brass instrumentalists. Students will build upon individual musicianship and playing skills through the study and performance of etudes/exercises, chamber music, and quality band literature. This ensemble performs at home football games, community events and 4 major concerts per year and requires a commitment to practice and sectionals outside of class. Members are eligible to audition for the jazz ensembles and Symphony Orchestra Winds. Students in Wind Ensemble will have the option of applying and auditioning for Honors placement in the fall. Students accepted into the honors program will attend the regular classes, but have additional performance requirements as well as do additional writing, music theory and eartraining. This is a high-level class and only musicians of the highest caliber will be selected. Students should expect to dedicate a substantial amount of time to practice and meeting the course requirements. VOCAL MUSIC BALLADIERS — 1 Unit of credit Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Audition This two-semester treble chorus performs choral literature of the highest quality, stressing performances of all types and styles of music. Advanced skills in sight singing, musical reading, vocal production and choral performances are stressed throughout the year. Balladier Singers perform several times a year. Members are eligible to join the Bel Canto Singers, the Madrigal Singers, the Lake Forest High School Glee Club and the Lake Forest High School Hand Bell Choir. Students in Balladiers will have the option of applying and auditioning for Honors placement in the fall. Students accepted into the honors program will attend the regular classes, but have additional performance requirements as well as do additional writing, music theory and eartraining. This is a high-level class and only musicians of the highest caliber will be selected. Students should expect to dedicate a substantial amount of time to practice and meeting the course requirements. Honor students will be required to perform at LFHS recitals during the school year. CONCERT CHOIR — 1 Unit of credit Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Audition This two-semester chorus is dedicated to the performance of quality choral literature. Advanced skills in sight singing, vocal fundamentals and music reading are stressed. The group performs several times a year. Members are encouraged to participate in vocal workshops and contests, festivals and ensembles. Members are eligible to join the Bel Canto Singers, the Madrigal Singers, the Lake Forest High School Glee Club, and the Lake Forest High School Hand Bell Choir. FORESTER SINGERS — 1 Unit of credit Sophomore, Junior, Senior Boys Prerequisite: Audition Junior, Senior Girls This mixed chorus is dedicated to singing the highest quality choral literature. The Forester Singers perform several concerts a year. Members are encouraged to participate in vocal contests, choral festivals and music tours. Members of the Forester Singers are eligible for the following extra-curricular ensembles: Madrigal Singers, the Lake Forest High School Glee Club. Students in Forester Singers will have the option of applying and auditioning for Honors placement in the fall. Students accepted into the honors program will attend the regular classes, but have additional performance requirements as well as do additional writing, music theory and ear-training. This is a high level class and only musicians of the highest caliber will be selected. Students should expect to dedicate a substantial amount of time to practice and meeting the course requirements. Honor students will be required to perform at LFHS recitals. MIXED CHORUS — 1?2 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This full-year course meets two or three days a week for full rehearsals and vocal sectionals (treble and basses). Musical note reading, vocal production, conducting and choral music performances are stressed throughout the year. Mixed Chorus performs five times during the year. Members are also eligible to join the Bel Canto Singers, the Select Singers, the Madrigal Singers, the Lake Forest High School Glee Club, and the Lake Forest High School Hand Bell Choir. No audition is required for Mixed Chorus. SELECT SINGERS — 1 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Audition This is a two-semester course. Students audition for this more advanced choral ensemble if they are enrolled in the Mixed Chorus. This class meets five days a week during the same period as Mixed Chorus. Students are provided the opportunity to sing more advanced choral literature. |
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