COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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| Symphonic Band | Course Code: 8420 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| The Symphonic Band is a performing group of wind and percussion instrumentalists open to all students interested in playing in band. This ensemble is also used as a preparatory group for the Wind Ensemble. Admission to the Symphonic Band is not based on an audition and is combined with the Wind Ensemble during football season to form the Marching Band for pre-game and parades. | ||||||
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| String Orchestra | Course Code: 8450 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| The String Orchestra is a performing group of string instrumentalists open to all students interested in playing in orchestra. This ensemble is also used as a preparatory group for the Chamber Orchestra. Admission to the orchestra is not based on an audition. | ||||||
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| Glee (pending Board Approval) | Course Code: | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| So you’ve seen the show…and thought to yourself, “I could do that!” Well here’s your chance. Love to Sing? Dance? Laugh? Spend time singing your favorite music, and have a blast in the process. Sign up for GLEE, a course that takes a unique approach toward choral music, by conquering the coolest music ever, adding choreography (no dance experience necessary) and personality to each song. We will cover the basics of singing technique and how it applies to ALL types of music. Open to any student who is interested. There will be 4 out of school performances. | ||||||
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| Introduction to Guitar and Musical Theory | Course Code: 8515 | 1 Credit 1 Semester | | | ||
| Materials: Acoustic guitar required. No electric guitars allowed. | | |||||
| A class for beginning to intermediate level guitar students. Music notation, theory, chords, and performance skills will be studied. Additionally, this course will delve into composition, improvisation and the history of the guitar. This class will have 2 out-of-school performances. | ||||||
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| Theater 1 | Course Code: 8240 | 1 Credit 1 Semester | | | ||
| Extracurricular: One evening performance may be required. | | |||||
| Designed to teach appreciation of theater and drama through emphasis on fundamentals of theater which will include: history, play reading, stage terminology, memorization, movement and characterization, pantomime, introduction to acting, and group scene work. Each student will be able to explore the many facets of the theater process while working to better understand oneself manifesting a world of creative opportunities. | ||||||
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| Stagecraft | Course Code: 8240 | 1 Credit 1 Semester | | | ||
| Note: Student will be required to apply makeup. | | |||||
| This class is a non-acting class for students interested in the technical aspects of the theater. Students will learn principles and applications of stage makeup, lighting, sound effects, costuming, set design and prop building. Students in this class will be responsible for the majority of all technical aspects for the plays produced at Coeur d’Alene High School. | ||||||
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| Jazz Band | Course Code: 8430 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| Scheduling: This course is scheduled during zero hour (6:45 - 7:40 A.M.) | | |||||
| The Jazz Band is a performing group of wind, percussion and string bass instrumentalists open to all students interested in playing in a jazz big band. The focus is on learning to play various styles of jazz and commercial music, including swing era, be-bop, cool jazz, fusion and Latin styles. In addition, a great deal of time is spent on learning the basics of jazz improvisation - learning to read chord changes and a basic understanding of jazz forms and terminology. This ensemble also serves as a basis for the Pep Band for football and basketball games - Pep Band is mandatory. | | |||||
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| Wind Ensemble | Course Code: 8450 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| Prerequisite: Instructor Approval / Audition Required | | |||||
| The Wind Ensemble is the top performing group of wind and percussion instrumentalists. Admission to the ensemble is based on instrumentation needs, playing ability and an audition for the director. In addition, the Wind Ensemble is combined with the Symphonic Band during football season to form the Marching Band for pre-game and parades. | ||||||
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| Chamber Orchestra | Course Code: 8410 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| Prerequisite: Instructor Approval / Audition Required | | |||||
| The Chamber Orchestra is the top performing group of string instrumentalists. Admission to the ensemble is based on instrumentation needs (6-6-6-4-2-1), playing ability and an audition. | ||||||
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| Women’s Jazz Choir (pending Board Approval) | Course Code: | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| Prerequisite: Open to all women interested in learning more about Vocal Jazz | | |||||
| Do you love to Jazz Music? Love to sing? Well this is the class for you! This course is dedicated to the art of vocal jazz music, covering everything from the old standards to modern favorites! See you Counselor, if interested in participating. This is a great class to take if interested in being considered for Chamber Singers. | ||||||
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| Concert Choir | Course Code: 8330 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| Prerequisite: 1-Year of Mixed Choir or Instructor Approval / Audition Required | | |||||
| One of the most exciting classes at CHS. This is a large auditioned choir of students dedicated to the study and performance of choral literature. This ensemble performs all types of music: gospel, classical, medieval, pop and more! Additionally, this choir participates in numerous festivals and other public performances during the year. Please see Miss Monitz for an audition. | ||||||
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| Chamber Singers | Course Code: 8310 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | ||
| Prerequisite: Must audition for this course. Scheduling: Meets during zero hour (6:45-7:40 a.m.) | | |||||
| An ensemble of approximately 25 singers, performing primarily jazz and madrigal literature. This choir is a group of experienced and dedicated singers committed to frequent and highly visible public performance. This ensemble participates in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival each February. Participation in Women’s Jazz Choir (for beginning/intermediate singers) is highly recommended prior to being in Chamber Singers. | ||||||
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| Theater 2 | Course Code: 8515 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | | |
| Prerequisite: Instructor Approval / Theater 1 | | |||||
| Designed as an advanced course with emphasis on acting skills, scene building, solo acting, and character development through class performances this class enables the student to dive within the acting process. This course will explore numerous acting techniques working to explore personal acting style. | ||||||
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| Play Production | Course Code: 8226 | 2 Credits 2 Semesters | | | | |
| Prerequisite: Instructor Approval / Audition Required/Theatre 1 and 2 | | |||||
| This course is designed to explore aspects of advanced acting techniques such as directing, play production, improvisation, memorization and acting styles. The class will also explore the numerous careers within the theater field. There may be two evening productions required of students in this course. This course is sure to allow the students the time and possibilities to evaluate theater thru their own eyes discovering where their personal talent exists. Improvisation (Improv Theatre) Course Code: 8250 1 Credit 1 Semester Prerequisite: Theatre 1 or 2/ Instructor Approval This course is designed as an in depth study of the art of improvisation. It contains the study and practice of the many different styles of improvisational theatre and the basic format of scenes. Actors will learn to incorporate audience input as a beginning point for creation. Actors are encouraged to extend themselves trying new things. While listening and exploring the students will be able to increase their ability to accept, perform physical characterizations and make their imaginary environments and objects become real. | ||||||
