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Battle Ground Public Schools 44 Battle Ground Public Schools High School Course Descriptions ART MUSIC Concert Band Course Code: MUS011/MUS211 State Code: 05102 Schools: BGHS, PHS Grades: 9-12th Length: Year-long Credit: 1 Course Fee: Yes. Uniform and cleaning fees Prerequisite: None Graduation Requirement: Fine Art Course Designation: CADR This course is offered primarily for entering freshmen and upperclassmen with less instrumental training. Funda- mental and technique building studies are emphasized. Students will perform at all concerts, football and basket- ball games, marching band shows and parades. Symphonic Band Course Code: MUS012/MUS212 State Code: 05106 Schools: BGHS, PHS Grades: 10-12th Length: Year-long Credit: 1 Course Fee: Yes. Uniform and cleaning fees Prerequisite: Concert Band Graduation Requirement: Fine Art Course Designation: CADR Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble for freshmen but not for any other students. The literature covered in this class is somewhat difficult and challenging. Various styles of concert, marching, and pop music will be empha- sized. The Symphonic Band performs at least four times per year and will combine with the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band to play for home football and basketball games, marching band shows, and parades. Wind Ensemble Course Code: MUS018/MUS218 State Code: 05106 Schools: BGHS, PHS Grades: 10-12th Length: Year-long Credit: 1 Course Fee: Yes. Uniform and cleaning fees Prerequisite: Audition only Graduation Requirement: Fine Art Course Designation: CADR Wind Ensemble is the premiere ensemble. The literature covered in this class is difficult and challenging. Various styles of concert, marching, and pop music will be emphasized. The Wind Ensemble performs at least four times per year and will combine with the Symphonic Band and Concert Band to play for home football and basketball games, marching band shows and parades. Chamber Choir Course Code: MUS027/MUS227 State Code: 05111 Schools: BGHS, PHS Grades: 9-12th Length: Year-long Credit: 1 Course Fee: Yes. Uniform and cleaning fee Prerequisite: Audition Graduation Requirement: Fine Art Course Designation: CADR As a member of Chamber Choir, one of the most select choir groups, each student must be both a quality singer and musician. Students must show a firm ability to independently maintain a part in a quartet, learn and perform various styles of music in all languages, play his/her own part, and know basic theory. Self-discipline and control is an essential. Students may be expected to perform solo classical and art songs. All rehearsals, workshops, community performances, and concerts are mandatory and a prerequisite for maintaining membership in the choir. Concert Choir Course Code: MUS004/MUS204 State Code: 05112 Schools: BGHS, PHS Grades: 9-12th Length: Year-long Credit: 1 Course Fee: Yes. Uniform and cleaning fee Prerequisite: Previous music experience Graduation Requirement: Fine Art Course Designation: CADR This choir concentrates on fundamentals of good vocal production, especially diaphragmatic breathing, correct vowel formation, clear vocal diction, and appropriate tonal placement. This class also emphasizes ear training, sight reading, and a knowledge of music symbols and terms. Concert choir will perform accompanied music and a cappella. Performances beyond the school day are an integral part of the class. Students are involved in at least four evening concerts during the school year. Prep Choir Course Code: MUS001/MUS201 State Code: 05111 Schools: BGHS Grades: 9-12th Length: Year-long Credit: 1 Course Fee: Yes Prerequisite: None Graduation Requirement: Fine Art Course Designation: CADR This choir is for the untrained or beginning singer. Basic musicianship, tone production, singing pedagogy, and performance etiquette is stressed. Development of the individual is also emphasized.