*CONCERT BAND (UC-approved)

Credit: 5 units per semester - Prerequisites: appropriate skill level - Grade Level: 9-12 - Length: 1 year

This course is intended to build basic instrumental techniques. Students will reinforce basic performance skills through regular scale work and technical exercises. They will also learn basic musicianship skills, a historical background of music, and basic music theory. Performances will include concerts and festivals. Credit for this class is awarded on the basis of participation at rehearsals, concerts, and festivals in addition to the instructor's evaluation of each student's performance ability.

*SYMPHONIC BAND (UC-approved)

Credit: 5 units per semester - Prerequisites: audition - Grade Level: 9-12 - Length: 1 year

This course is intended to build intermediate instrumental techniques. Students will reinforce intermediate performance skills through regular scale work and technical exercises. They will also learn musicianship skills, a historical background of music, and basic music theory. Performances will include concerts and festivals. Credit for this class is awarded on the basis of participation at rehearsals, concerts, and festivals in addition to the instructor's evaluation of each student's performance ability.

*WIND ENSEMBLE (UC-approved)

Credit: 5 units per semester - Prerequisites: audition - Grade Level: 9-12 - Length: 1 year

Wind Ensemble is designed for the advanced wind player and percussionist. This group will learn advanced high school wind literature and perform in concerts and festivals. The most advanced players in this ensemble will be asked by the instructor to perform with the Symphony Orchestra. Students will work to increase their level of musicianship and increase their knowledge of music history and theory. The Wind Ensemble performs concerts as well as special music for the school and community. Credit for this course is awarded on the basis of participation at rehearsals, concerts, and festivals in addition to the instructor's evaluation of each student's performance ability.