Course Listing

Open to tenor and bass voices in grades 9 - 12 and treble voices in grades 10 - 12, this select group of singers will perform a wide variety of styles and forms of choral literature. Students are selected on an audition basis.  Attention to the details of choral singing will be stressed as well as improving musicianship. Attendance at performances is mandatory.  Students enrolled are eligible to participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest as well.  As part of a required concert, this group will have the opportunity to work with and/or be heard by a music professional(s) from outside the district.

Open to treble voices in grades 9 - 12.  In this group, the development of sound vocal techniques is emphasized.  Various styles and periods of music will be covered during the year.  Attendance at performances is mandatory.  Students enrolled are eligible to participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest as well.  As part of a required concert, this group will have the opportunity to work with and/or be heard by professional(s) from outside the district.

Students will be introduced to and develop skills in the fundamentals of music including chord progressions, ear training and composition.  This course will help prepare the serious musician for college theory as well as help the less serious music student develop a knowledge of scales and chords necessary for writing songs or improvisation.  Music technology programs are also explored.

The MVHS Concert Orchestra is a performance-based ensemble that develops playing skills and musicianship through a variety of orchestral literature.  Students in this class will have daily rehearsals, individual performance assessments, at least four outside-the-school-day performances, and a required performance at commencement.  As part of a required concert, this group will have the opportunity to work with and/or be heard by a music professional(s) outside the district.

The MVHS Symphony Orchestra is a performance-based ensemble that develops advanced playing skills and musicianship through a variety of advanced orchestral literature.  Throughout the year, select members of the Symphonic Band will combine with the strings to create a full orchestra experience.  Students in this class will have daily rehearsals, individual performance assessments, at least four outside-the-school-day performances, and a required performance at commencement.  Students are placed in the Symphony Orchestra through an individual audition process.  As part of a required concert, this group will have the opportunity to work with and/or be heard by music professional(s) from outside the district.

656 SYMPHONIC BAND

The MVHS Symphonic Band is a comprehensive course covering the entire school year.  All students in Symphonic Band will participate in marching band in the fall and symphonic band in the spring.  The marching band provides an exciting musical atmosphere and half-time shows for all varsity football games.  In addition, the marching band performs at various parades and civic events throughout the year.  The Symphonic Band is committed to playing advanced educational and standard band literature.  The Symphonic Band performs in four or more formal concerts plus district concerts each year.  Students are placed in symphonic band through an individual audition process.  As part of a required concert, this group will have the opportunity to work with and/or be heard by a music professional(s) from outside the district.

Fee:  Marching Band accessories, refer to band handbook.