Band
GUITAR
(924562) 18 weeks (semester)
Grade: 7, 8
Students learn the fundamentals of guitar. Guitar instruction emphasizes basic technique, reading, progressions, and music t heory. Instructional literature is selected from classical and
contemporary repertoire. Guest artists and field trips to performances and/or seminars may also be part of the curriculum.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
It is helpful to have a guitar at home for practice.
BEGINNING BAND
36 weeks (year)
Grade: 7, 8
Beginning level band classes develop skills on woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Guidance will be given by the ins tructor in the selection of an instrument. Simple duets,
rounds and other ensemble literature will be performed in class. Students must meet both the school day and after -school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
INTERMEDIATE BAND
36 weeks (year)
Level 1
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: Successful audition
Intermediate level band students will continue to develop skills on woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. A variety of musical styles will be studied through the playing of band
literature. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
ADVANCED BAND
36 weeks (year)
Level 1
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: Successful audition
Advanced level band offers instruction to the advanced player. In -depth study of musical styles will be realized through challenging band literature. Students must meet both the
school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
36 weeks (year)
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: Successful audition
Corequisite: May require membership in another music class
This course is designed to meet specific needs o f percussionists. Content includes study of appropriate ensemble literature, and rehearsal and performance techniques from the various
areas of musical composition. Instrumentation of the group is at the discretion of the instructor. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements to
receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as l isted in FCPS Notice 5922.
Orchestra
BEGINNING ORCHESTRA
36 weeks (year)
Grade: 7, 8
Beginning level string class introduces students to the violin, viola, cello and double bass, and develops beginning skills. Guidance will be given by the instructor in the selection of an
instrument. Simple duets, rounds, and other literature will be performed in class. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit
for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA
36 weeks (year)
Level 1
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: Successful audition
This course offers the opportunity to participate in string orchestra ensemble. Additionally, intermediate level orchestra s tudents will continue to develop skills on violin, viola, cello,
and double bass. A variety of musical styles will be studied through the playing of appropriate string orchestra literature. Students must meet both the school day and after-school
participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
36 weeks (year)
Level 1
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: Successful audition
Orchestra offers instruction to the experienced player through in -depth study and performance o f challenging string orchestra literature, with an emphasis on upper level skills.
Students must me et both the school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
This course is for the advanced student musician. Auditions are required to enroll in this class.
Chorus
CHORUS
18 weeks (semester)
Grade: 7, 8
This course provides instruction in proper vocal techniques, music fundamentals, and rehearsal practices. Through a variety of choral literature, students will experience two and/or three-part singing. Types of performances may include concert choral performances, choral choreography, and/or musical dramas. Students mu st meet both the school day and afterschool
participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
WOMEN'S CHORUS
36 weeks (year)
Grade: 7, 8
Students participate in a choral experience designed to develop skills as individual musicians and as members o f a women's ensemble. Emphasis is placed upon vo calization and sightsinging
through the use of appropriate choral literature. Students must meet both the school day and after -school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
ADVANCED WOMEN'S CHORUS
36 weeks (year)
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: Successful audition
This course offe rs advanced instruction in vocal techniques, music fundamentals, and sight -reading. Through a variety of challenging choral literature, students will experience three
and/or four-part singing. Types of performances may include concert choral performances, choral choreography, and/or musical dramas. Students must meet both th e school day and
after-school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
MEN'S CHORUS
36 weeks (year)
Grade: 7, 8
Students participate in a choral experience designed to develop skills as individual musicians and as members of a men's ensemble. Emphasis is placed upon vocalization and sight -
singing through the use of appropriate choral literature. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials f ee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.