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students enhance their


- course offered in WC Cyber Program technical and listening


skills and learn the importance of teamwork. Small Group Instruction (SGI) is required and scheduled on a rotating basis. Home practice is essential.


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


Honors Chamber Orchestra (9, 10, 11, 12) .4 credit


This ensemble prepares and performs advanced repertoire with emphasis musicianship. Students are


placed on individual presented with the


opportunity to study varied genres of musical literature at an accelerated level. Small Group Instruction (SGI) attendance, on a rotating basis during school hours, is expected. Home practice is essential.


Prerequisite: Students must participate in String Orchestra. High command of their respective instrument and high school curriculum are required. Eligibility is determined by audition with the orchestra director.


Mixed Choir (9, 10, 11, 12) .4 credit Neutrally Weighted


Mixed Choir is a performance ensemble open to ALL students, grades 9-12, regardless of experience. No audition is necessary. In Mixed Choir you will be able to learn about singing in various vocal parts and perform music from different time periods and cultures. Mixed Choir will perform in school concerts throughout the year in addition to classroom based performances.


Honors Concert Choir (9, 10, 11, 12) .6 credit


Concert Choir performs standard choral literature with instructionalemphasis placed on the classics. Students are selected by audition inthe spring. Participation in the winter and spring concerts is required. Students are encouraged to audition for District Chorus and the Spring Musical. Small


Group Instruction (SGI) is on a rotating basis during the school


West Chester Area School District


Honors Chamber Choir (10, 11, 12) .4 credit


Chamber Choir specializes in the performance


of a cappella music, music for small ensembles, advanced choral literature, and music which suggests staging. Besides participating in annual concerts, this choir frequently performs at community events. Students are encouraged to audition for District Chorus and the school Musical. Rehearsals for these activities are scheduled after school. Group lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis during the school day. This group is chosen by audition from advanced singers in Concert Choir.


Prerequisites: Students must participate in Concert Choir Honors. Students must have a successful audition with the High School Choral Director.


Choir Options* (9, 10, 11, 12) Variable credit


Designed for students who want to take a specific choir class for partial credit due to scheduling conflicts. Students must choose the choir in which they wish to enroll and receive the permission of BOTH the choral director and their guidance counselor.


This is NOT an independent study


arrangement. Credit is determined on the number of days per week the student is enrolled in class.


*Since this course is based on availability and room within a student’s schedule, this course may be selected only after the school year begins.


Curricular Music Classes


Prerequisites: Freshmen are required to have a recommendation from the Middle School Choral Director. All students must have a successful audition with the High School Choral Director.


scheduled day.


Musical Keyboard 1 (9, 10, 11, 12) .5 credit/semester course Neutrally Weighted This semester course provides beginning instruction on the electronic piano keyboard in a laboratory setting. An independent study approach is used to allow each student to proceed at his/her own pace. Additional practice on keyboard instruments at home or in school is encouraged. This course is a pre-requisite for AP Music Theory, where students have the opportunity to earn college credit.


Musical Keyboard 2 (9, 10, 11, 12) .5 credit/semester course Neutrally Weighted This semester course provides instruction to the student who has completed Musical Keyboard I or can demonstrate facility at the piano keyboard. An


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