Instrumental Music 10, 20, and 30 (5 credits each)
Band 15, 25, and 35 (5 credits each) Prerequisite: A background in school music or private lessons at the discretion of the Music director. Students who register in Instrumental Music must register at the corresponding level in Band as well. Instrumental Music students at Henry Wise Wood will be enrolled in both an Instrumental Music class and an Ensemble (Band) class. Instrumental Music classes run either inside the regular timetable for one semester or outside the timetable two times a week throughout the year. The Ensembles will rehearse once or twice per week outside the regular timetable throughout the year Instrumental Music 10 students will continue to develop the skills of a good musician by improving their technical ability. There is also a written component consisting of music theory, history, and ear training with state of the art software. Instrumental Music 20 and 30 students will see a greater emphasis on quality of work and assume a greater responsibility as a musical performer and leader. The Band ensembles (Concert Band or Wind Ensemble) are designed for the entire group of instrumental musicians to practice music together. Students will learn new rehearsal techniques and improve their ensemble playing by focusing on balance, blend, tone, and intonation while performing a wide variety of concert band repertoire. Solo performances, large ensemble participation, higher level theory, history, and musical analysis are components of the program. Attendance is mandatory at all classes, rehearsals and performances. A trip to California is planned for Spring 2015. |
Choral Music 10, 20, and 30 (5 credits each)
Choir 15, 25, and 35 (3 credits each) Prerequisite: A background in school music or private lessons at the discretion of the Music director Students who register in Choral Music must register in Choir as well. Vocal students at Henry Wise Wood will be enrolled in both a Choral Music class and a Choir class. Choral Music classes run inside the regular timetable in each Semester The Choir will rehearse once or twice per week outside the regular timetable throughout the year. Students will continue to develop the skills of a good musician by improving their basic technique. There is also a written component consisting of music theory, history, and ear training on state of the art software. Choral Music 20 and 30 students will see a greater emphasis on developing a higher quality of work and assume a greater responsibility as a musical performer and leader. The Choir ensemble is designed for the entire group of vocal musicians to practice music together. Students will learn new rehearsal techniques and improve their ensemble playing by focusing on balance, blend, tone, and intonation while performing a wide variety of repertoire. Attendance is mandatory at all classes, rehearsals and performances. |
Instrumental Jazz 15, 25, and 35 (5 credits each)
Co-requisites: Instrumental Music and Band at the corresponding level Students will learn and perform a wide variety of music from different jazz styles. Students should be able to read music well as they will be working on jazz technique, jazz theory, and exploring new repertoire. Attendance is mandatory at all classes, rehearsals, and performances. Auditions take place early in the year. This course runs outside of the regular timetable twice a week throughout the year. |
Teaching Assistant
There are Teaching Assistant positions available for this course. Please contact the course instructor for further information.
There are Teaching Assistant positions available for this course. Please contact the course instructor for further information.