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These full year choir classes emphasize choral singing, music theory, listening, and performance. Ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students will comprise various classes according to achievement levels checked by audition. The classes may be composed of all males, all females, or mixed according to number and distribution of voices available. The names of these groups differ with the high schools in which they are organized and may participate in UIL competition. Students may be required to attend rehearsals outside regular school hours.

This advanced select ensemble performs a wide variety of musical styles including traditional choral music, all-state repertoire, madrigals, show choir, jazz, swing, and popular music. Performance is stressed and some time is devoted to choreography. The name of such a group may differ with the high school in which it is organized. Students may be required to attend limited, occasional rehearsals outside regular school hours.

These full year courses consist of marching, concert playing, sight-reading, solo work, small ensemble playing and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is stressed and many appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, pep rallies, football games, marching and concert contests. All students are auditioned for classes according to achievement levels, i.e. Symphonic or Honors Band, Concert Band, Cadet Band. Each fall semester that the student participated in Marching Band may substitute for one semester of PE. However, should a student drop from the Marching Band activity, they will resume PE to complete graduation requirements. Students in Band are required to attend rehearsals and performance events outside school hours.

This class must be taken concurrently with Band I, II, III, or IV unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensemble as well as solo/ individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening, and elements of music history and literature. Classes may be divided by instrument families and/or according to Band classes. These classes are intended to reinforce, but not replace Band I – IV.

This full year course is open only to members of the band who have a desire to play and who are capable of playing modern, popular, and/or jazz music. This course must be taken concurrently with Band I, II, III, IV, or Orchestra I, II, III, or IV, unless the student plays only piano, guitar, or electric bass guitar. Students may be required to attend rehearsals or performances outside of regular school hours.

This class must be taken concurrently with Jazz Band I, II, III, or IV, unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensemble as well as solo/individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening, and elements of music history and literature. Classes may be divided by instrument families and/or according to Jazz Band classes. These classes are intended to reinforce, but not replace Jazz Band I – IV.

This full year course consists of the study and analysis of music history from primitive to modern eras. It is designed to enable the student to become familiar with the styles of various historical periods, countries, and composers. Students will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the great musical literature of the world, which are used to teach the styles, forms, and periods of history.

These full year courses consist of concert playing, sight-reading, solo work, small ensemble playing and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is stressed and many appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, solo and ensemble, and concert contests. All students are auditioned for classes according to achievement levels, i.e. Concert, Philharmonic, or Symphony Orchestras. Students in orchestra may be required to attend rehearsals outside the school day and are required to attend all performance events.

This class must be taken concurrently with Orchestra I, II, III, or IV, unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensemble as well as solo/individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening, and elements of music history and literature. Classes may be divided by instrument families and/or according to Orchestra classes. These classes are intended to reinforce, but not replace Orchestra I – IV.

This course is designed for beginner students to learn classical guitar. Topics include the physical skills necessary to play the guitar, music theory, music notation, chord symbols and tablature. More advanced students will have the opportunity to grow in their performance skills.

Location: CVPA

This course is designed for pianists from beginner to advanced. Topics include piano keyboarding, music theory, reading music, and ear training. No experience needed for beginners. More advanced students will have the opportunity to grow in their performance skills. Some sections at the CVPA.

Course Location: CVPA

This full year course includes the basic fundamentals of musicianship, theory, musical materials, basic terminology, ear- training and sight-singing procedures. It also integrates interval studies and identification with simple melodic and harmonic dictation. A basic knowledge of the piano keyboard is recommended.

Location: CVPA.

This full year course consists of the study and analysis of music history from primitive to modern eras. It is designed to enable the student to become familiar with the styles of various historical periods, countries, and composers. Students will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the great musical literature of the world, which are used to teach the styles, forms, and periods of history.

The purpose of this course is to develop music skills and provide information that will lead to an understanding of the practice of music, especially for those considering a music major or minor in college. Students will gain knowledge of terminology, notation skills, harmonization through dictation, basic composition and analysis of the melodic line, ear-training and sight-singing skills. It is recommended students be an active member of choir, band or orchestra or have basic performance skills in voice or an instrument. After completing this course, students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Music Theory exam given by the College Board.

Course Location: CVPA

This class will focus on the repair and restoration of woodwind and brass instruments. Based on curriculum developed by Music and Arts, students will have the opportunity to repair instruments belonging to É«ÎÑÎÑÎÞÂëÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø in a very hands-on approach with some of the finest equipment and with unique tools to the repair instrument industry. They will learn the unique properties of wind instruments as well as common repair techniques including: dent removal, re-padding, cleaning and polishing, just to name a few. This course will count as an elective; there will be no Fine Arts credit awarded.

Course Location: CVPA

This class will focus on the repair and restoration of woodwind and brass instruments. Based on curriculum developed by Music and Arts, students will have the opportunity to repair instruments belonging to É«ÎÑÎÑÎÞÂëÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø in a very hands-on approach with some of the finest equipment and with unique tools to the repair instrument industry. They will learn the unique properties of wind instruments as well as common repair techniques including: dent removal, re-padding, cleaning and polishing, just to name a few. This course will count as an elective; there will be no Fine Arts credit awarded.

Course Location: CVPA

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 6 Arts/Electives when taken in conjunction with Band, Choir, or Orchestra. Students’ will explore a variety of music from different parts of the world and across time periods, while acquiring technical proficiency in theory through the study of musical elements. This course emphasizes working individually and collaboratively to become practitioners of music through creating, group and solo performance, and reflective practice. Students will study music theory, composition, and obtain general knowledge of music from different periods of both Western and non-Western cultures. This course will emphasize a performance component as well as written work. This course will fulfill the Texas graduation requirement for Fine Arts. This course may be taken as one-year SL, or as the first year of HL two year.

This course fulfills the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements for Group 6 Arts/Electives. Students will build on the musical skills and knowledge of IB Music SL. They will further develop their performance skills through solo music making and their compositional skills through exploration and investigation of musical elements.