BAND

Prerequisites: Band experience in the 7th/8th Grade

Supplies: Band Instrument with appropriate supplies

Marching Shoes ($30); Pep Band T-Shirt ($12)

Other expenses: Uniform Cleaning Fee to be determined

Band is a performance ensemble. The band performs a wide variety of music to include standard concert band literature, modern pop music, big band era music, and classical music. During the first semester, the band performs for home football games, football playoffs, a local marching band festival, and December home basketball games.

The second semester, the band performs at most home basketball games, basketball playoffs, league and state large ensemble contest, two concerts (of which one is the Band Awards Concert), and a variety of solo and small ensemble festivals. The band takes an out of state band trip approximately every two years. Students have the opportunity to earn money through a variety of fund raising events throughout the year.

JAZZ BAND

Prerequisites: Tryout for placement by band director

Recommended enrollment in concert band, Must be able to read music notation

Supplies: Music Instrument with appropriate supplies

Other expenses: Jazz band t-shirt ($11)

Jazz Band is a performance ensemble. Students will prepare and perform a wide range of jazz music for public performances. Music will range from the 1930's and 40's Swing Band Era to modern day jazz and pop rock/jazz. The jazz band will perform at scheduled school concerts and at least one jazz festival at a local university/college.

There will be one concert in the first semester; one concert in the spring semester; and the jazz festival is in the spring semester. The jazz band will also supplement as a pep band during home basketball games. Students enrolled in jazz band will have opportunities throughout the school year to perform in the local communities. Jazz students will be given the opportunity to study basic jazz improvisation, jazz history, basic jazz composition, and jazz performance.

MIXED CHORUS

Prerequisites: None

Supplies: Men: Black shoes, black socks, black pants, and a white shirt

Women: Black shoes, black hose, black skirt/pants, and a white shirt

Other expenses: None

Mixed Chorus is for students of all musical abilities that want a performance opportunity as well as a little music knowledge. Subjects to be addressed are anatomy of a singer, how to read music, how to organize a performance, the role of a composer, music and the media, and other pertinent topics.

Chorus is a vocally based group, and all students will be required to sing. The class is graded on daily participation, written work and performance/projects. They will perform at numerous concerts including the Variety Show and KSHSAA Large Ensemble Festival.

CHORALIERS

Prerequisites: Must pass auditions & have one year in Mixed Chorus or teacher approval

Supplies: Men: Black socks and black shoes, a tuxedo will be provided

Women: Black shoes and black hose, a dress will be provided

Other expenses: Uniforms returned cleaned, pressed and ready for next year

Choraliers is a select vocal ensemble. The size of the group is based on the number of students who audition and the talent within that goup of students. Students will rehearse challenging music as well as address topics such as composition, music theory, and music and the media.

The Choraliers will have numerous performances, including a community caroling trip in December, tour of the middle schools, the Variety Show, graduation, and KSHSAA Small Ensemble Contest. Eligibility is a factor for this class.