2021-22 High School Course Selection Guide


will be applied to various elements of sports, but are equally useful in many other areas and careers.


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2


Advanced Placement Statistics (10, 11, 12) 1 credit As an introduction to the concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination in Statistics, topics include exploring data (observing patterns and departures


from


patterns), planning a study (deciding what and how to measure), anticipating patterns (producing models using probability theory and simulations), and statistical inference (confirming models). Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2


Music Performance Ensembles


Concert Band (9, 10, 11, 12) .6 credit Neutrally Weighted Students who play band instruments have the opportunity to perform many styles of band literature from the classical to contemporary period. The development of musical knowledge, instrument performance skills, and self-discipline - while working together as a unified ensemble - are important factors of Concert Band. Group lessons are scheduled on a rotating schedule during school hours. Various ensembles (e.g. woodwind quintet and brass


choir) provide opportunities for the


more talented and interested student to explore, discover and perform different styles of music. Home practice is essential.


Prerequisites: Basic command of a band instrument meeting high school curriculum requirements, and recommendation by the middle school band director.


Honors Wind Ensemble (9, 10, 11, 12) .6 credit


Select students who play band instruments at a high level are provided the opportunity to perform many styles of advanced band literature from the classical and contemporary periods. Group lessons are scheduled on a rotating schedule during school hours. Various ensembles - e.g. woodwind quintet, and brass choir - provide opportunities for more talented and interested student to explore,


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- course offered in WC Cyber Program


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discover and perform different styles of music. Home practice is essential.


Prerequisites: High command of a band instrument meeting curriculum requirements, balanced instrumentation, and a successful director.


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Jazz Lab Band (9, 10, 11, 12) .4 credit Neutrally Weighted This ensemble provides interested and talented jazz instrumentalists an opportunity to perform music in the style of influential jazz pioneers. The focus of this ensemble is to develop beginning jazz musicians into intermediate jazz performers. Music selections such as: Blues, Swing, Latin, Fusion, and Rock may be included in the Jazz Lab Band’s repertoire. Beginning study of


improvisation is


also part of the Jazz Lab Band curriculum. Home practice is essential.


Prerequisites: A basic command of a jazz band instrument meeting curriculum requirements and successful audition by the director and appropriate instrumentation for Jazz Band music (doubling parts if necessary). Student must participate in Concert Band or Honors Wind Ensemble to become a member of Jazz Lab Band (exceptions are: piano, guitar or bass students).


Honors Jazz Band (9, 10, 11, 12) .4 credit


This ensemble specializes in advanced jazz literature and provides the more talented jazz instrumentalists an opportunity to perform advanced music in the style of influential jazz pioneers. The focus of this ensemble is to develop and refine the skills of advanced jazz performers. Music selections such as: Blues, Swing, Latin, Fusion and Rock may be included in the Jazz Band’s repertoire. A high ability level of improvisation should be demonstrated. Home practice is essential.


Prerequisites: High command of a jazz band instrument meeting curriculum requirements and successful audition by the director and appropriate instrumentation for Jazz Ensemble music (one person to a part). Student must participate in Concert Band or Honors Wind Ensemble to become a member of Honors Jazz Band (exceptions are piano, guitar or bass students).


String Orchestra (9, 10, 11, 12) .6 credit Neutrally Weighted Open to string students who demonstrate a reasonable proficiency on their instrument,


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