Course Code: 221610, 221620
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Participation in Middle School Band or experience playing an instrument. If a student does not have any band experience, please discuss enrollment with the instructor to ensure proper placement.
Length: Two semesters
CTE Pathway: 7233 - Professional Music / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Music requirement.

Description: This course explores a variety of styles and genres through the rehearsal and performance of symphonic band literature. Students gain an appreciation of music as an art form and develop the skills necessary to pursue a variety of careers in professional music. This course includes music theory and performance as well as the study of historical and contemporary music with a focus on music careers.

Course Code: 221710, 221720
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Symphonic Band I P
Length: Two semesters
CTE Pathway: 7234 - Intermediate Professional Music / Concentrator
College Entrance:  Meets one year of UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Music requirement.

Description: This course explores a variety of styles and genres through the rehearsal and performance of challenging symphonic band literature, and is considered the intermediate level of our CTE Pathway. Students gain an appreciation of music as an art form and develop the skills necessary to pursue a variety of careers in professional music. This course includes music theory and performance as well as the study of historical and contemporary music with a focus on music careers.

Course Code: 221410, 221420
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: One year experience on a jazz band instrument and by audition
Length: Two semesters, repeatable
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Music requirement.

Description: This course provides musical training in Jazz, Latin, Blues, Rock, and improvisation. Emphasis is on performing skills.

Course Code: 221910, 221920
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition, and concurrent enrollment in Symphonic Band I/II, or Wind Ensemble H
Length: Two semesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Music requirement.

Description: Honors level Jazz Band approaches the instrumental jazz curriculum as a college preparatory course of study. Standards of individual instrumental technique as performed with a jazz ensemble are at the highest level. Advanced level jazz literature, advanced jazz theory, jazz history, and cultural relationships are the foundations of this course. Performances and any rehearsals, festivals, and workshops during after school hours are required.

Course Code: 222010, 222020
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition Required
Length: Two semesters, repeated
CTE Pathway: 7235 - Advanced Professional Music / Capstone
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Music requirement.

Description: Wind Ensemble Honors is a select a group of advanced instrumental musicians who have auditioned and been selected to participate in this ensemble. Special emphasis is placed on solo and chamber performances as well as regular Symphonic rehearsal and performance where students will take a leadership role. Students accepted into this ensemble will be expected to expand their mastery of music theory, music history and analysis, and write a research paper. These students will also be expected to take private lessons on their instrument, either with a local private instructor or in the group lesson setting at the school site.

Course Code: 224210, 224220
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition/teacher recommendation
Length of Course: Two Semesters
CTE Pathway: 7234 - Intermediate Professional Music / Concentrator
College Entrance: Pending UC/CSU Approval

Description: Concert Choir I is an intermediate through advanced choral music class. Students must be able to match pitch accurately, and sing with sensitivity and skill. This ensemble will give some outside performances for the general public, perform in school assemblies, and also participate in selected festivals for adjudication. As in all choral-performing classes, the emphasis in Concert Choir I is ongoing musical development including choral tone, and a multitude of various choral characteristics.

Course Code: 224810, 224820
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Concert Choir I
Length of Course: Two Semesters
CTE Pathway: 7235 - Advanced Professional Music / Capstone
College Entrance: Pending UC/CSU Approval

Description: Honors level Concert Choir II approaches the choral curriculum as a college preparatory course of study. Performance and music literacy standards are expected to be performed at the highest level. Classical vocal technique is studied and developed.

Course Code:  220410, 220420
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  None
Length:  Two Semesters
College Entrance:  Pending UC Approval

Description:  This course is designed for students who would like to learn how to play a musical instrument as a beginner - or to work on skills that would improve musicianship on a current instrument in order to play at the High School level. This course will be open to students who want to explore a wide range of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments as well as guitar, piano, and more.

Each student will have an individualized plan associated with participation in Concert or Jazz Bands. Students will learn to read music, music theory, or composition.

Course Code:  223500
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  None
Length:  One Semester
College Entrance:  Pending UC/USC Approval

Description:  TBD

Course Code: 223910, 223920
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  Concert Choir I or Band
Length of Course: Two semesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway: 7235 - Advanced Professional Music / Capstone
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Music requirement.

Description: All are invited to apply their talent, music performance and literacy knowledge to music composition and production. Interact with industry professionals to learn the skills necessary to maintain a successful career in music. Students will be exploring the elements of music through composition, performance and production. Students will complete multimedia projects and explore digital music by using iPads as both instruments and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW). This course prepares students for careers in music, ranging from performer to producer and composer to recording engineer.