Music

FAB-100-11 / FAB-100-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of instrumental music in a concert band setting.
 

The primary units of study include the preparation of wind band repertoire from diverse style periods and representing a variety of genres.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through written work, individual assessments and public performance.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students with prior playing experience on brass, woodwind or percussion instruments.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

A rental fee will be charged for the use of district-owned instruments. Students are expected to adhere to the concert band performance schedule and fulfill band activities as set forth in the total high school program. The number and nature of the first semester Concert Band will be determined by enrollment and instrumentation. Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. Students should be sure to register for semester 1 and semester 2 of this course.

FAB-120-11 / FAB-120-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of jazz music in a big band setting.
 

The primary units of study include the preparation of jazz band repertoire from diverse style periods and representing a variety of genres.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through written work, individual assessments and public performance.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students with prior playing experience on saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section (drum set, piano, guitar and bass).

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

A rental fee will be charged for the use of district-owned instruments. Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble. Those interested must set up an audition through the band director. The number and nature of the Jazz Band will be determined by enrollment and instrumentation. Students are expected to adhere to the jazz band schedule and fulfill band activities as set forth in the total high school program. Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. All students accepted into Jazz Band must also be enrolled in one of the concert ensembles. Students should register for semester 1 and semester 2 of this course.

FAB-130-11 / FAB-130-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of instrumental music in a symphonic band setting.
 

The primary units of study include the preparation of wind band repertoire from diverse style periods and representing a variety of genres.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through written work, individual assessments and public performance.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students with prior playing experience on brass, woodwind or percussion instruments.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

A rental fee will be charged for the use of district-owned instruments. Students are expected to adhere to the concert band schedule and fulfill band activities as set forth in the total high school program. Students in Symphonic Band must be in grades 10-12; there is no audition requirement. Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. Students should be sure to register for semester 1 and semester 2 of this course.

FAB-140-11 / FAB-140-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of instrumental music in a wind ensemble setting.
 

The primary units of study include the preparation of wind band repertoire from diverse style periods and representing a variety of genres.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through written work, individual assessments and public performance.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students with prior playing experience on brass, woodwind or percussion instruments, audition required.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

A rental fee will be charged for the use of district-owned instruments. Students are expected to adhere to the concert band schedule and fulfill band activities as set forth in the total high school program. Students in Wind Ensemble must be in grades 10-12; an audition is required in the spring of the previous year to determine placement in this ensemble. Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. 

FAC-100-11 / FAC-100-12 ► In-Person (North)
FAC-120-11 / FAC-120-12 ► In-Person (South)

Course Description:

This course is the study of a variety of styles of choral music as well as a study in vocal technique. This is done in the setting of daily choral rehearsals.
 

The primary units of study include choral music from the following genres: sacred, multicultural, gospel, secular, pop, Broadway, folk. A variety of languages will also be used in the performance music.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through public performances, individual voice tests and written evaluations.

Course Recommendation: 

Cantabile/Bel Canto is recommended for any student interested in participating in a beginning choir with treble voices.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. All Choir students are expected to participate in the concerts. Students are expected to adhere to the concert schedule, and fulfill choral activities as set forth in the total high school program. Students should be sure to register for semester 1 and semester 2 of this course.

FAC-130-11 / FAC-130-12 ► In-Person (North)
FAC-150-11 / FAC-150-12 ► In-Person (South)

Course Description:

This course is the study of a variety of styles of choral music as well as a study in vocal technique. This is done in the setting of daily choral rehearsals.
 

The primary units of study include choral music from the following genres: sacred, multicultural, gospel, secular, pop, Broadway, folk. A variety of languages will also be used in the performance music.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through public performances, individual voice tests and written evaluations.

Course Recommendation: 

Canto Fiero / Cambiata is recommended for any student interested in participating in a beginning choir with tenor/bass voices.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. All Choir students are expected to participate in the concerts. Students are expected to adhere to the concert schedule, and fulfill choral activities as set forth in the total high school program. Students should be sure to register for semester 1 and semester 2 of this course.

FAC-140-11 / FAC-140-12 ► In-Person (North)
FAC-190-11 / FAC-190-12 ► In-Person (South)

Course Description:

This course is the study of a variety of styles of choral music as well as a study in vocal technique. This is done in the setting of daily choral rehearsals.
 

The primary units of study include choral music from the following genres: sacred, multicultural, gospel, secular, pop, Broadway, folk. A variety of languages will also be used in the performance music.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through public performances, individual voice tests and written evaluations.

Course Recommendation: 

Chorale is recommended for students who have previous choral experience.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. Student audition is required. All Choir students are expected to participate in the concerts. Students are expected to adhere to the concert schedule, and fulfill choral activities as set forth in the total high school program. Students should be sure to register for semester 1 and semester 2 of this course.

FAC-160-11 / FAC-160-12 ► In-Person (North)
FAC-180-11 / FAC-180-12 ► In-Person (South)

Course Description:

This course is the study of a variety of styles of acapella choral music as well as a study in vocal technique. This is done in the setting of daily choral rehearsals.
 

The primary units of study include primarily acapella choral music from the following genres: sacred, multicultural, gospel, secular, pop, Broadway, folk. A variety of languages will also be used in the performance music.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through public performances, individual voice tests and written evaluations.

Course Recommendation: 

Kapella is recommended for any student interested in participating in an advanced treble voices choir.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. Student audition is required. All Choir students are expected to participate in the concerts. Students are expected to adhere to the concert schedule, and fulfill choral activities as set forth in the total high school program. Students should make every effort to register for semester 1 and semester 2 of this course.

FAC-110-11 / FAC-110-12 ► In-Person (North)
FAC-170-11 / FAC-170-12 ► In-Person (South)

Course Description:

This course provides musically talented students with the opportunity to participate in a select ensemble.
 

The primary units of study include specializing in the areas of quality performance of pop, jazz and madrigal literature. Members will also receive experience in the area of vocal improvisation, and ear training.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through public performances, written evaluations, and individual voice tests.

Course Recommendation: 

Encore/Now and Then Singers is a select choir and is recommended for students who have previous choral experience.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once. Student audition is required. All choir students are expected to participate in the concerts. Students are expected to adhere to the concert schedule, and fulfill choral activities as set forth in the total high school program. Students should be sure to register for semester 1 and semester 2 of this course.
 

North: Concurrent registration in Chorale, Canto Fiero, or Cantabile is required for membership in Now & Then.

FAT-A00-11 / FAT-A00-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

AP Music Theory is a year-long course which roughly parallels the content of a college freshman theory course and prepares the student to take the national AP Music Theory Exam in May. Material is covered at a rapid pace to fit into the school year. Significant critical/analytical/creative thinking skills are fostered in most parts of the course while broadening the students’ understanding of the courses’ overarching big ideas of pitch, rhythm, form, and musical design. AP Examination questions emphasize the understanding and application of musical knowledge into usable musical competency; the ability to analyze performed music, analyze notated music, convert between performed and notated music and complete music based on cues. Upon completion of this course, students’ understanding of the language of music will have advanced leading to lifelong musical engagement and practice.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for those considering a career in music or would like to have deeper knowledge on how music works.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis, Fourth AP Edition
Jane Piper Clendinning & Elizabeth West Marvin
ISBN (ebook): 978-0-393-44238-0

Additional Registration Information:

This course will be offered each year at LSHS and LNHS. See your Dean for more information. Summer homework is required.

FAZ-100-00 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of beginning guitar. The primary units of study include chord progressions, tuning the instrument, note reading, playing bass, barre chords and small ensemble playing.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through written worksheets, solo and small ensemble recitals, weekly proficiencies, and written and playing tests.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students who have no prior guitar experience.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

H.O.T. Hands-on Training First Year Guitar
Nancy Lee Marster - Class Guitar Resources, Inc. – 2007 - Print.
ISBN: 9780977443352

Additional Registration Information:

A rental fee will be charged for the use of a district-owned acoustical guitar. Students may bring their own instrument.

FAZ-150-00 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This semester-long and repeatable course is designed for students with an interest in exploring their desired genre of music through a varied medium of music making instruments and electronic tools. Upon registration, the teacher will survey all students to gather information as to which genres and instruments should be the primary focus of instruction. Genre examples could be, but are not limited to, rock bands with vocalists, mariachi ensembles, horn bands, electronic music and small acoustic ensembles. Students will study song form together and have the opportunity to rehearse in their desired musical ensemble or as a soloist on music of their choosing with instructor guidance.

Course Recommendation: 

None

Board Approved Primary Resource:

The resources used will be guided by the musical genres the students are studying.

Additional Registration Information:

None

FAZ-140-00 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This semester-long course is designed for the student who wants to explore music production. Through class work, independent projects, and solo or ensemble rehearsal, students will learn the basic skills, theory, and techniques of music production.
 

Students can have some previous training in music—either vocal or instrumental, but it is not necessary. Using today’s music studio technology and techniques, students will create recorded works in many different styles.

Course Recommendation: 

None

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Electronic Music School, A Contemporary Approach to Teaching Musical Creativity; Authors: Will Kuhn and Ethan Hein

Teaching Music Through Composition, A Curriculum Using Technology; Authors: Barbara Freedman

Additional Registration Information:

None

FAZ-120-00 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of beginning piano.
 

The primary units of study include playing within 4 hand positions, basic rhythms, note reading, and scales and chords for the keys of C, D, F, G and A.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through written worksheets, weekly proficiencies, and written and performance tests.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students who have no prior piano experience although previous experience is allowed.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course
Morton Manus – Alfred Publishing Co. – 1999 – Print
ISBN: 9780739002810

Additional Registration Information:

None

FAZ-220-00 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of intermediate/advanced piano playing skills.

 

The primary areas of study include improvising, collaborating with other musicians, choosing piano music to perform, composing music, developing sight reading skills, and playing advanced music. 

 

The students will demonstrate learning through written worksheets, weekly proficiencies and written and performance tests.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students who have prior enrollment in Piano 1 OR 1+ year(s) of experience on piano.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course
Morton Manus – Alfred Publishing Co. – 1999 – Print
ISBN: 9780739002810

Additional Registration Information:

None

FAZ-130-00 ► In-Person (South)

Course Description:

This semester-long course is designed for students with an interest in exploring multiple genres of music through the medium of drumming.
 

The course will emphasize styles and history of music from many cultures, not just published music. Music will be taught in a variety of styles including rote, notation, improvisation and composition.
 

Successful completion of this course, World Drumming, satisfies one of the two arts credits needed for graduation.

Course Recommendation: 

None

Board Approved Primary Resource:

The Bucket Book: A Junkyard Percussion Manual by David Birrow

Steel Pan in Education: A history of the Northern Illinois University Steelband

The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion & Drum Set by Ed Uribe

The Essence of Brazilian Drumming and Drum Set by Ed Uribe

The Samba School by Dana Monteiro

Additional Registration Information:

None