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.
Grade 9-12.
Bass Chorus is a non-auditioned ensemble for grade 9-12 tenor and bass voices. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of vocal technique as it applies to the changing voice, as well as music literacy. Through the study of a varied selection of music literature, students enhance their understanding of music notation and other elements of music. Bass Chorus performs at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9.
This is the initial choral experience for grade 9 soprano and alto voices. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of vocal technique and music literacy (understanding music notation). Music is selected from all historical and stylistic periods. Cecillian Singers performs at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
(Math 241 – 4 semester hours @ University of Illinois) Calculus of Several Variables Grade 11-12. Prerequisite is Calculus BC and a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam. Contact the department chairperson for further explanation. Weighted Grade.
This course is the third course in Calculus and Analytic Geometry. Topics include three-dimensional space, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals. This course uses MakingMath software. There is a fee associated with this course through University of Illinois.
Final grade assigned by the University of Illinois. Additional information from the University of Illinois: https://netmath.illinois.edu/high-school/math-241
Grade 11-12. Prerequisite is Honors Precalculus and placement Weighted Grade.
This course covers everything listed in AP Calculus AB, with the additional topics of sequences and series, vector-valued functions, polar and parametric functions, and some proof of theorems. Extensive independent study is required. This course is equivalent to the traditional college level Calculus I and II. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Calculus BC examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college. A graphing calculator is required (TI-84 or equivalent is recommended).
Grade 11-12. Prerequisite is Precalculus and placement. Weighted Grade.
Topics include an in-depth study of a variety of functions and a study of limits. Additionally, differential and integral calculus with applications in optimization, related rates, area, and volume are covered. The demands of this course include analytical reasoning skills and disciplined study habits appropriate for continued success in college. Some independent study is required. This course is equivalent to the traditional college level Calculus I. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Calculus AB examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college. A graphing calculator is required (TI-84 or equivalent is recommended).