The philosophy of the Music Department is to actively engage all students in responding creatively to life. The courses are tailored to students who have a genuine interest in music related subjects and provide students with opportunities for study of both performing and non-performing aspects of music. In addition, the courses are structured to meet the varied talents and abilities of our students.
The 700 Courses: Music
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- apAdvanced Placement
- hHonors
- pltwProject Lead The Way
- dcDual Credit
- ahcArts & Humanities Credit
- tacTech Applications Credit
- ncaaNCAA/Clearinghouse
- 2 Semesters
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10
Prerequisite: Ability to match pitch. NOTE: This option is only available to students who also enroll in Band or Orchestra. Chorus rehearses three (3) periods per cycle. During class the student is provided an opportunity to develop the singing voice and to enhance the knowledge of music as applied to…
- 2 Semesters
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: Ability to match pitch. NOTE: This option is only available to students who also enroll in Band or Orchestra. Chorus rehearses three (3) periods per cycle. During class the student is provided an opportunity to develop the singing voice and to enhance the knowledge of music as applied to…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10
Prerequisite: Ability to match pitch. Chorus rehearses six periods per cycle. During class the student is provided an opportunity to develop the singing voice and to enhance the knowledge of music as applied to choral singing. There will be an emphasis on music literacy (including sight-singing skills) and continued development…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: Ability to match pitch. Chorus rehearses six periods per cycle. During class the student is provided an opportunity to develop the singing voice and to enhance the knowledge of music as applied to choral singing. There will be an emphasis on music literacy (including sight-singing skills) and continued development…
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Select Choir
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
This group rehearses six periods per cycle. The ensemble is comprised of soprano and alto voices. During class the student is provided an opportunity to develop the singing voice and to enhance the knowledge of music as applied to choral singing. There will be an emphasis on music literacy (including…
- 2 Semesters
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10
NOTE: This option is only available to students who also enroll in Chorus. Band rehearses 3 times per cycle. This course involves the various members of the percussion, woodwind, and brass families used within the marching and concert bands. This course is taught through a practiced application of basic principles…
- 2 Semesters
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 11,12
NOTE: This option is only available to students who also enroll in Chorus. Band rehearses 3 times per cycle. This course involves the various members of the percussion, woodwind, and brass families used within the marching and concert bands. This course is taught through a practiced application of basic principles…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10
Band rehearses 6 times per cycle. This course involves the various members of the percussion, woodwind, and brass families used within the marching and concert bands. The course is taught through a practiced application of basic principles laid down in elementary and middle school, plus the development of these skills…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 11,12
Band rehearses 6 times per cycle. This course involves the various members of the percussion, woodwind, and brass families used within the marching and concert bands. The course is taught through a practiced application of basic principles laid down in elementary and middle school, plus the development of these skills…
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Wind Ensemble
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Wind Ensemble is a semester long course, rehearsing 6 days a cycle in the spring semester only. Students interested in performing in the Wind Ensemble must be enrolled in Concert Band and successfully pass an audition in January/February of the previous year or invitation by director. The group will be…
- 2 Semesters
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10
NOTE: This option is only available to students who also enroll in Chorus or Band. This class is offered for violin, viola, cello, and bass students for 3 periods per cycle, as a continuation for students with previous orchestral experience. Educational emphasis is placed on the advancement of instrumental technique,…
- 2 Semesters
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 11,12
NOTE: This option is only available to students who also enroll in Chorus or Band. This class is offered for violin, viola, cello, and bass students for 3 periods per cycle, as a continuation for students with previous orchestral experience. Educational emphasis is placed on the advancement of instrumental technique,…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10
This course is offered for violin, viola, cello, and bass students for 6 periods per cycle, as an opportunity to study advanced small group ensemble music and symphonic orchestral literature. Symphonic Orchestra offers students great variety and challenge in musical performance with a full orchestra. Students will continue their development…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 11,12
This course is offered for violin, viola, cello, and bass students for 6 periods per cycle, as an opportunity to study advanced small group ensemble music and symphonic orchestral literature. Symphonic Orchestra offers students great variety and challenge in musical performance with a full orchestra. Students will continue their development…
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Honors Concert Choir (1 Credit Option)
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Admission to this class is by audition only. Students selected for the Honors Concert Choir program will meet all of the requirements of the Concert Choir course. Additionally, students will be an active member of the Parkland High School Chorale and perform with the Chorale at community events. Rehearsals take…
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Honors Concert Choir (1/2 Credit Option)
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Admission to this class is by audition only. This option is only available to students who also enroll in Band or Orchestra. Students selected for the Honors Concert Choir (1/2 Credit Option) program will meet all of the requirements of the Concert Choir course. Additionally, students will be an active…
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Honors Band (1 Credit Option)
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Admission to this class is by audition only. Students selected for the Honors Band program will meet all of the requirements of the Band course. Additionally, students will perform in the Parkland High School Jazz Band ensemble and attend area jazz festivals and other community events. Students who do not…
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Honors Band (1/2 Credit Option)
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Admission to this class is by audition only. This option is available only to students who also enroll in Concert Choir. This class meets three times per cycle for band rehearsal. Students selected for the Honors Band (1/2 Credit Option) will meet all of the requirements of the Band course.…
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Honors Orchestra (1 Credit Option)
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Audition with instructor and at least 1 credit in Orchestra (except 9th grade students). Students selected for the Honors Orchestra program will meet all of the requirements of the Orchestra course. Additionally, students will be active members of Parkland High School’s Strolling Strings and Chamber Ensembles and perform at…
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Honors Orchestra (1/2 Credit Option)
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Admission to this class is by audition only. this option is available only to students who also enroll in Concert Choir. Students meet three times per cycle for orchestra rehearsal. Students selected for the Honors Orchestra program will meet all of the requirements of the Orchestra course. Additionally , students…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10
This semester long course, which meets daily for a single period in the first semester, is designed for students who are interested in learning about the violin, viola, cello, and/or string bass. Students will learn note reading, basic fundamentals and techniques involved in sound production, and perform basic repertoire. No…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10
Prerequisite: Any of the following: 1- Intro. to Strings (771) or the equivalent, OR 2- basic, practical knowledge reading and performing written music notation (conventional or lead sheet) on some orchestra instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass etc.), OR 3- Teacher recommendation for students who can demonstrate proficiency on an…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
This class is designed for the beginning student who wishes to learn the fundamentals of keyboarding. The student will demonstrate adequate motor skill development through the performance of a variety of repertoire. The Yamaha Electronic Keyboard lab facilities will be used for both individual and group instruction. Students who have…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Piano 1 or the equivalent of one year of private lessons. This course is a continuation of Piano 1. The student will continue to progress through more difficult repertoire. Pianos are available for student practice. Students with 1½ or more years of piano study should not take this course.
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Recommended Prerequisites: Performing ability on an instrument or vocal music reading ability. Students become familiar with musical terminology, learn how to write musical manuscript, listen to and construct diatonic intervals, listen to and construct all of the major and relative minor scale forms, and listen to and construct the primary…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Music Theory 1, or the equivalent skills, as approved by the instructor. Students continue their study of harmony using primary and secondary chords in root position and inversions, writing chord progressions in simple keyboard and four-part (SATB) textures. Non-harmonic tones and simple melodic form will…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Music Theory 2 Students will be required to read, notate, compose, perform and listen to music. The further development of aural skills (sight-singing, dictation) is a primary objective, as well as continuing the study of harmony to include modes, secondary dominants, modulation, and more expressive formal structures. Students will…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Any of the following: 1- Music Theory 1 or the equivalent, OR 2- basic, practical knowledge reading and performing written music notation (conventional or lead sheet) on some instrument (piano, guitar, trumpet, etc.), OR 3- Teacher recommendation for students who can demonstrate an alternative mode of musically expressing themselves…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 11,12
Prerequisites: Grade of “B” or better in English and strong interest and theory background in subject area. Music Listening and Literature Honors is an intensive course in developing perceptive listening of music literature through study of structure and style of musical composition, score reading, social and historical context of music…