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Music
(modified
from the Chesapeake
Public Schools Secondary Student Guide)
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Whether
performed, perceived, or created, music possesses unique
qualities that can promote a child’s affective and
cognitive development. Understanding the need for musical
experiences in education, the Chesapeake Public Schools
provides a comprehensive music education program.
Performance-based courses in band, chorus, and string
orchestra are offered on the secondary level. Courses in
music theory, beginning guitar, and music survey are offered
in grades 9 – 12, based on student interest and
enrollment. Band, chorus, and orchestra classes provide
unique opportunities for student development in both
curricular and co-curricular activities.
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PERFORMANCE
BASED CLASSES
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Band
9 (284) Grade
Level: 9
Credit: 1
Unit
Prerequisite:
Successful
completion of Band 8 or an audition.
Course
Description: Students
continue to develop skills learned in the middle
school band classes. More advanced technique and repertoire
are emphasized
and increased performance opportunities are offered.
Symphonic Band – Honors Credit (282H)
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 1
Unit
Prerequisite:
Audition,
interview and passing grade on written eligibility test.
Course Description: Students
use the skills learned in previous band classes in
the execution of music at various levels of difficulty. This
course is performance oriented.
Because of the weighted credit received for this course,
students are expected
to fulfill additional requirements outside the regular class
rehearsal.
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Orchestra (274)
Grade
Level: 9-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
Audition
Course Description: Students
use the skills learned in previous string classes in
the execution of music at various levels of difficulty. This
course is performance oriented
and involves both small and large ensemble experiences.
Concert Orchestra (276) Grade
Level: 9-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
Audition
Course Description: Students
use skills learned in previous string classes in the
execution of music at a higher level of difficulty. This
course is performance oriented.
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Mixed Chorus (294)
Grade
Level: 9-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
Audition
Course Description: Students
participate in a performance-oriented ensemble
in which a variety of musical styles is studied and performed,
while musicianship
and vocal techniques are reviewed and developed.
Choral Ensemble (296)
Grade
Level: 9-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
Audition
Course Description: Students
participate in a smaller, more select ensemble that
studies and performs choral repertoire of a high level of
difficulty with increased
performance opportunities and requirements.
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NON-PERFORMING
CLASSES
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Beginning Guitar (270)
Grade
Level: 9-12
Credit: 1
Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description: Students
learn basic performance skills on the acoustic guitar
and the fundamentals of music reading. Guitars are available for
student use.
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Music Theory (298)
Grade
Level: 9-12
Credit: 1
Unit
Prerequisite:
None,
however, previous experience in a performance music class
is
helpful.
Course Description: Students
study basic melodic, rhythmic, harmonic notation,
and nomenclature as well as part-writing, form, and score
analysis.
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