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2805 Symphonic Band
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Previous experience in Band and/or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The Instrumental Fundamentals Class is designed to teach fundamental skills to woodwind, brass and percussion players. Tone, technical facility, music terminology and music reading are stressed. Literature appropriate to beginner skill level is presented. Performance opportunities begin. At FRHS, the Symphonic Band is comprised of wind and percussion students who choose to participate in Band while developing the musical proficiency required for Wind Ensemble or Select Symphonic Band. The Symphonic Band will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition.At FRHS: The Symphonic Band is comprised of wind and percussion students who choose to participate in Band while developing the musical proficiency required for Wind Ensemble or Select Symphonic Band. The Symphonic Band will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Symphonic Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances and will involve time outside of the regular school day. All students involved in the Symphonic Band will also be enrolled in the FRHS Marching Band (see course description) during first semester, and the FRHS Pep Band (see course description) during the second semester. These courses DO NOT meet during the school day but are an extension of the Symphonic Band curriculum.
2806 Select Symphonic Band
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Select Symphonic Band is comprised of intermediate wind and percussion students who choose to participate in Band while developing the musical proficiency required for Wind Ensemble. The Select Symphonic Band will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Select Symphonic Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and will involve time outside of the regular school day. All students involved in the Select Symphonic Band will also be enrolled in the FRHS Marching Band (see course description) during first semester, and the FRHS Pep Band (see course description) during the second semester. These courses DO NOT meet during the school day, but are an extension of the Select Symphonic Band curriculum.
2795 Wind Ensemble
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most advanced wind and percussion students. The Wind Ensemble will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Wind Ensemble carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and will involve time outside of the regular school day.
At FRHS: All students involved in the Wind Ensemble will also be enrolled in the FRHS Marching Band (see course description) during first semester, and the FRHS Pep Band (see course description) during the second semester. These courses DO NOT meet during the school day, but are an extension of the Wind Ensemble curriculum.
2830 Select Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble 1
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Select Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble 1 is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin, and other “popular “music styles. Placement into Select Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble 1 is through audition with the Director, and students must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass.
At FRHS:The Select Stage Band - Jazz Ensemble 1 will provide students the opportunity to experience the different styles of jazz through performance and academic study. Participation in Jazz Ensemble 1 carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances and will involve school and community performances outside the regular school day. Jazz Ensemble 1 will be scheduled at an arranged time after school, (time TBA outside of the school day), and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load.
2840 Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble 2
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Audition/written teacher approval
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble II is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin, and other “popular “music styles. Placement into Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble 2 is through audition with the Director, and students must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass.
At FRHS: The Stage Band - Jazz Ensemble 2 will provide students the opportunity to experience the different styles of jazz through performance and academic study, while developing the musical proficiency needed for Jazz Ensemble 1. Participation in Jazz Ensemble 2 carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and may involve school and community performances outside the regular school day. Jazz Ensemble 2 will be scheduled at an arranged time after school, (Time TBA outside of the school day), and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load.
2810 Marching Band
Credits: 5 (1st semester only)
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Band class
Meets requirement(s): Elective/one-time 2.5 credit waiver toward Wellness graduation requirement upon successful completion of class
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Students enrolled in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Select Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble are automatically enrolled in the Marching Band. Students interested in performing with the Color Guard are also enrolled in Marching Band.
At FRHS: Students will be exposed to the Marching Band performance idiom at the highest level. The Marching Band performs at various school and community events, as well as competitions throughout the course of the first quarter of the school year only. Participation in the FRHS Marching carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and WILL involve time outside of the regular school day, including, but not limited to, band camp prior to the beginning of the school year, outside-of-school rehearsals, and evening/Saturday performances throughout the fall Marching Band season (approximately 1st quarter of the year). Marching Band does not take up an additional period during the academic day, but is an extension of the regular Band curriculum.
2810 Marching Band – Color Guard/Winter Guard
Credits: 5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Band class 1st Semester
Meets requirement(s): Elective/one-time 2.5 credit waiver toward Wellness graduation requirement upon successful completion of the class
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Marching Band - Color Guard / Winter Guard course combines dance, drama, performance, and the manipulation of flags, sabers, and rifles into a magical artistry of pageantry. This is now one of the most popular activities for students in the high school curriculum. This outstanding performing group is an integral part of the marching band, which performs in the fall. In the spring these students form a group called the Winter Guard. Winter Guard performs in arenas in a presentation of pageantry theater incorporating a wide range of visual performance arts and choreography. All students involved in the Color Guard will also be enrolled in the FRHS Marching Band (see course description) during the first semester, and the FRHS Winter Guard during the second semester. The course will be scheduled during the school day. Participation in the course carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and will involve time outside of the regular school day
2890 Small Instrumental Ensembles
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Small Instrumental is available to students who wish to study and perform music in small ensembles.
At FRHS: This course is available to students wishing to continue the study of their musical instrument at the high school level but are not able to meet the requirements for participation in the Band program due to fall athletics at FRHS. Students will study solo repertoire appropriate for their chosen instrument and performance level, as well as participate in small ensembles as course registration and/or instrumentation allows. Emphasis will also be placed on student proficiency in the language of music through the study of music theory and music history. Students who complete the small ensemble course during the fall semester will have the opportunity to participate in Symphonic Band (course #2805) and/or Jazz Ensemble-Stage Band (course #2840) during the spring semester.
2891 Percussion Ensembles
Credits: 5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Concurrent Enrollment in Band Classes
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
This course is available to students who wish to study and perform music in small ensembles.
At FRHS: The Percussion Ensemble is for percussionists who have had previous band experience and are interested in further developing their ability in the percussive arts. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, marching percussion, and drum set), including tonal concepts, technical skills, rehearsal skills, aural skills, and rudimentary music theory. In addition to several formal concerts, members are required to perform for various school/community performances, and sectional rehearsals. Attendance at these functions when scheduled outside of school hours is a course requirement. The Percussion Ensemble course will provide students the opportunity to experience the different styles and genres of music through performance and academic study, while developing their musical proficiency. Participation in the Percussion Ensemble course carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances and may involve school and community performances outside the regular school day. The Percussion Ensemble course will be scheduled during the same time as Wind Symphony and will take the place of a band ensemble class during the Fall. Students will audition and be placed into band ensembles for the Spring.