Band
Instructors: Joel Carlson, Peter Park
Course DescriptionsCourse Title: Symphonic Band
Course No.: 0299 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Instrumental Music Teacher Recommendation based on audition. Fulfills UC/CSU: Yes Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course is an intermediate to advanced level performance-based instrumental music ensemble for wind and percussion players which teaches and develops the higher order of thinking skills involved in the musical performance process. With the core principle of communicating musical intent with clarity, students pursue the ability to think and play creatively, collaboratively, and critically as the primary focus of this course. As a subsequent focus, students will progress in their ability to acquire and apply historical and theoretical knowledge about the music literature being studied. Performance activities fulfill the CSU/UC “F” Requirement for extracurricular activities outside of the curricular day and include concerts open to the public, festival performances and community events. Course Title: P.E./Marching Band Course No.: 0301 P.E./Marching Band/Flags Course No.: 0311 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts/P.E. P.E./Marching Band is offered to all instrumental music students and meets daily during zero period. The music performed will be at an advanced high school level with emphasis on musical performance accuracy, marching skills, parade and field pageantry, and competition. P.E./Marching Band-Flags is offered to all Mira Costa students and meets daily during 0 period. The students learn flag twirling techniques, basic movement, and routines. This class is open to all levels of participation and interest. Members of this class may also audition to participate with the varsity squad. Please contact the band director for further information about varsity flags. Course Title: Concert Band 1-2 Course No.: 0302 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Previous music experience Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course is a performance activity and study. It uses music that is technically and qualitatively appropriate, and emphasizes refinement of the physical and mental processes involved in ensemble playing included in the study of the music performed. The technical skills, notations, and terminology needed to produce music within the ensemble are taught. Performance activities are traditional and include concerts open to the public, as well as recruitment concerts, festival performances, and community events. Course Title: Jazz Band 1-2 Course No.: 0333 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Audition Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course offers instrumental music students the opportunity to explore the areas of traditional and contemporary big-band jazz music of various styles through group rehearsals and public performances. Instrumentation includes trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and rhythm instruments (i.e., piano, guitar, brass, drums, and percussion). Course Title: Wind Ensemble 1-2 Course No.: 0336 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Audition Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts (Not P.E.) Students in Wind Ensemble will advance their musicianship through the study and performance of challenging band, wind ensemble, and chamber music. Students will participate in performances and occasional rehearsals outside of the school day. |
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The Grammy Award winning Music Program at Mira Costa High School is rooted in a tradition of, and a commitment to comprehensive music education through performance. With the intent of providing each student performer with experiences that will result in their finding wonder and excitement in the creative endeavor, the Ensembles of the Band Program at Mira Costa are focused on the development of creative and collaborative performance. In the pursuit of student creativity, the highest quality literature is selected to encourage the greatest individual musical growth, depth of experience and development of a life-long appreciation for music and the arts. The core of the Mira Costa Music Program for wind players and percussionists consists of four performance ensembles which meet during the school day. Additionally, students have further performance opportunities with the Marching Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, and Orchestral Winds and Percussion which is comprised of members of the Wind Ensemble Symphony who join the Symphony Orchestra for full orchestra repertoire. |