Jena McElwain, Band jmcelwainprt@olatheschools.com
Erin Stewart, Choir estewartprt@olatheschools.com Website
Page Mitchum, Orchestra pmitchumprt@olatheschools.com

 

Music Curriculum

6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade
Choir 6 (.5 or 1.0)	Intermediate Choir (1.0)	Intermediate Choir (1.0)
Band 6 (1.0)	Advanced Choir (1.0)	Advanced Choir (1.0)
Orchestra 6 (1.0)	Advanced Ensemble (1.0)	Advanced Ensemble (1.0)
	Intermediate Band (1.0)	Intermediate Band (1.0)
	Advanced Band (1.0)	Advanced Band (1.0)
	Jazz Band (.5)	Jazz Band (.5)
	7th Grade Orchestra (1.0)	8th Grade Orchestra (1.0)

 

MUSIC COURSES

Choir 6- This class is open to any sixth grade student who enjoys singing. This class focuses on the enjoyment of singing and learning about the elements of choral music through performance. Thoughout the year, attendance is required at performance. Throughout the year, attendance is required at performances and rehearsals which may be scheduled before/after school, in the evening, and on weekends. Home practice may be required as a graded assignment.

Intermediate Choir- In this class emphasis is placed on intermediate to advanced study of vocal technique, sight singing, and performance practices. Students should discuss guidelines for course place,ent with the vocal music instructor. Throughout the year, attendance is required at performances and rehearsals which may be scheduled before/after school, in the evening or on weekends. Home practice may be required as a graded assignment.

Advanced Choir- In this class advanced study in vocal technique, sight singing, and performance practices will be provided. This course is open by audition only. Throughout the year, attendance is required at performances and rehearsals which may be scheduled before/after school, in the evening or on weekends. Home practice may be required as a graded assignment.

Advanced Ensemble- The audition group is an advanced choral music program. Independent singing, vocal technique, and sight singing skills will be developed. Throughout the year, attendance is required at performances and rehearsals which may be scheduled before/after school, in the evening or on weekends. Home practice may be required as a graded assignment.

Band 6- In Band 6 students may have had prior experience in 5th grade or start as beginners. Throughout the year, attendance is required at performances and rehearsals, which may be scheduled before/after school, in the evening and on weekends. Regular at-home practice will be required as a graded assignment. Students must provide their own instruments.

Intermediate Band- This course is for 7th & 8th grade students who desire further study and performance opportunities. Throughout the year, attendance is required at performances and rehearsals which may be scheduled before/after school, in the evening or on weekends. Regulary at-home practice will be required as a graded assignment. Students must provide their own instrument. *Prerequisite: Competitive audition and prior school band experience.

Advanced Band- This course is for 7th & 8th grade students who desire advanced study and performance opportunities. Throughout the year, attendance is required at performances and rehearsals which may be scheduled before/after school, in the evening or on weekends. Regulary at-home practice will be required as a graded assignment. Students must provide their own instrument. *Prerequisite: Competitive audition and prior school band experience.

Jazz Band- Concurrent enrollment in any band or orchestra class is required. Jass Band provides students with strong findamental skills covered in the concert band classes, with an introduction to various jazz styles, solo improvisation and performance opportunities. Throughout the year, attendance is required at performances and rehearsals which may be scheduled before/after school, in the evening or on weekends. Regulary at-home practice will be required as a graded assignment. Students must provide their own instrument. *Prerequisite: Competitive audition.

Orchestra 6- This course is open to all 6th grade string players and will focus on introducing and strengthing various playing techniques as well as beginning performance skills. Studnets must provide their own intruments. Individual practice and participation in performances are graded.

7th Grade Orchestra- This course is open to all 7th grade string players and focuses on introducing and strengthening various playing techniques as well as intermediate performance skills. Students must provide their own instruments. Individual practice and participation in performances are graded. *Prerequisite: 6th grade orchestra or permission by instructor.

8th Grade Orchestra- This course is open to all 8th grade string players and focuses on introducing and strengthening various playing techniques as well as intermediate performance skills. Students must provide their own instruments. Individual practice and participation in performances are graded. *Prerequisite: 7th grade orchestra or permission by instructor.

 

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