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 10-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
An auditioned ensemble for students with highly developed skills. Students will be expected to advance 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 10-12. *Previous Orchestra experience and/or Teacher Recommendation required.
A fee will be charged for all instrumental courses.
A non-auditioned ensemble that builds upon the formative experiences in musicianship of Concert Orchestra. 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. 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.
Grade 12. Audition and instructor approval required. Weighted grade.
SENIORS enrolled in MUSC4001H may be eligible to take this course for weighted credit. In addition to meeting all the criteria for the standard course, senior students eligible for a weighted grade will create a performance and research portfolio which will include four small ensemble performances with a comprehensive written critique: two evaluations of concert programs and tangible evidence of leadership activities leading to substantial musical achievement. Students may prepare auditions related to college applications in lieu of the fourth small ensemble performance. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 10-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
The Varsity Choirs are the most advanced, mixed choral ensembles. Music-reading abilities and the demonstration of advanced vocal proficiencies are a prerequisite for these ensembles. Students in these courses are expected to be self-motivated and leadership oriented. Varsity Choirs will meet in two different sections: Varsity Singers and Varsity Chamber (most advanced). Members are expected to participate in the 204 Solo & Ensemble Festival. Members will have the opportunity to audition for ILMEA district festivals. These sections will rehearse and perform both separately and together at various concerts as determined by the directors. Combined rehearsal will take place during lunch period. Varsity and Varsity Chamber Singers perform at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 10-12.
Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble for grade 10-12 voices. The ensemble meets daily as a soprano and alto ensemble and combines in rehearsal with the Bass Chorus to perform SATB literature. Emphasis is placed on beginning and intermediate vocal/choral techniques and notational abilities. Literature is selected from all historical and stylistic periods. Concert Choir performs at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 10-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
Entry-level expectations for this soprano and alto voice choir include the ability to read musical notation and sight-sing accurately. Literature is selected with the more proficient singer in focus. Treble Choir performs at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.