Grade 9-12. One semester.
The Driver Education program offers both classroom and behind the wheel instruction. The District reserves the right to deny a student behind-the-wheel instruction if it determines that the student is not capable of completing it safely.
Grade 9.
Emphasis for this course is on physical fitness, fundamental skills and rules of each activity, and knowledge of the importance of fitness for life. Units may include: Personal Fitness, Rock Climbing, Adventure Education, CPR & AED Course, and Fitness Integration Through Sport (FITS). A course fee will be charged.
Grade 9-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
Wind Ensemble offers the most advanced instrumental experience through study and performance of college-level works for winds and percussion. Due to the soloist nature of part assignments, there is a strong emphasis on individual preparation for rehearsals and performance. Private study on principal instrument is strongly recommended. Members are expected to participate in the 204 Solo & Ensemble Festival. Members will have the opportunity to audition for the ILMEA district festivals. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
This ensemble provides sophisticated instrumental experiences through study and performance of masterworks for winds and percussion. Members are expected to advance their musicianship through completion of weekly techniques classes. Members may participate in the 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival. Members may have the opportunity to audition for ILMEA district festivals. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9. Audition and instructor approval required.
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
This is an auditioned ensemble for students with advanced skills. Students will be expected to develop their skills through completion of weekly technique classes. Members may participate in the 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9. Previous band experience and/or Teacher Recommendation required
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
This is a non-auditioned ensemble that introduces freshmen to the high school band experience. This class provides important formative experiences in musicianship. Students will be expected to develop their talents through completion of weekly technique classes. Members may participate in the 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival.Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
Chamber Strings offers the most advanced orchestral experience through the study and performance of college level works for string and full orchestra. This select string ensemble utilizes the most advanced wind and percussion students from the Wind Ensemble. Students are assigned to chamber ensembles for technique class. Due to the nature of part assignments, there is a strong emphasis on individual preparation for rehearsals and performances. Private study on principal instrument is strongly recommended. Members are expected to participate in the 204 Solo & Ensemble Festival. Members will have the opportunity to audition for ILMEA district festivals. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
An auditioned string ensemble which utilizes wind and percussion students from the Wind Symphony. Emphasis is placed on literature specific to the string ensemble. Students are assigned to chamber ensembles for technique class. Members may participate in Solo and Ensemble Festivals. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9. Audition and instructor approval required.
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
This is an auditioned group for students with advanced skills. Students will be expected to develop their talents through completion of weekly technique classes. Members may participate in the 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival.Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9. Previous orchestra experience and/or Teacher Recommendation required
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
A non-auditioned ensemble that introduces freshmen to the high school orchestra experience. This class provides important formative experiences in musicianship. Students will be expected to develop their talents through completion of weekly technique classes. Members may participate in the 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.