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6th Grade Music Options:
Music and Fine Arts class is a general music class. Students will learn proper vocal technique (how to sing), music literacy (how to navigate musical scores, symbols, & notes), music vocabulary, and artistry (how to create & improve music). Students also learn about various cultures and genres of music, music history, musical sound, and the instruments that make them- and much more!
Beginning Band and Orchestra-learn to play an instrument. 6th grade is the only chance to join beginning Band and Orchestra. Learn the basics of the instrument as well as how to read music.
7th Grade Music Options:
Choir: This class is a year-long class and is performance based. Students will continue to learn proper vocal technique, music literacy, music vocabulary, artistry, and many other things through performances of the choral music literature. Students put on a performance of material learned in the class every 9 weeks at an evening concert. Students also have the opportunity to compete in solo and choral music competitions in the Spring.
Intermediate Band & Orchestra: This class is for students that have successfully completed the Beginner 6th grade class. Students will continue developing developing tone and technique on their instruments and prepare for concerts each 9 weeks. This class builds on what was taught in the beginning class in 6th grade. Students have the opportunity to compete in festivals in the Spring.
8th Grade Music Options:
Choir: This class is a year-long class and is performanced based. Students will continue to learn proper vocal technique, music literacy, music vocabulary, artistry, and many other things through performance of choral music pieces. Students will perform at a concert every 9 weeks. Students also have the opportunity to compete in solo and choral music competitions in the Spring.
Advanced Band and Orchestra: This class is for students who have successfully completed the Intermediate 7th grade class. We will continue to develop tone and technique, learn more complex music, and take our skills to more advanced levels. Students have the opportunity to compete in festivals in the Spring.