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Music Curriculum
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The study of music is an integral part of a well-rounded education. Our music curriculum provides for the growth of each student. Students will receive a variety of musical experiences on their way to becoming an independent musician.
Course Descriptions
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Concert Band
Concert band is open to freshmen with band experience. The class offers motivated learners the chance to improve their ensemble skills and musicianship and to grow both as an individual and as a member of a quality group. The band studies and rehearses fine band literature and participates in pep band activities, audition opportunities (all-state and other honor groups), and the North Dakota High School Activities Association sponsored solo and ensemble festivals.
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Concert Choir
Concert choir is offered for learners who wish to develop their vocal musical skills at the choral program’s most advanced level. A wide variety of a cappella and accompanied choral literature is studied and performed. Concert choir members are eligible to audition for regional and state music festivals, All-State Choir, and various ensembles (e.g., Madrigal Singers, Carolers, etc.).
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Concert Orchestra
Concert Orchestra is open to any 9-12th grader with grade 6-8th grade string experience. Musicians will be focusing on learning and feeling comfortable up in position on their instrument. Orchestra learners will study a variety of literature, perform and are given the opportunity to participate in the state orchestra festival, audition for All-State Orchestra and participate in the NDHSAA Solo and Ensemble Festival.
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Foundations of Guitar
Foundations of Guitar is a class for learners wanting to learn to play guitar who have limited guitar skills. Learners will be taught to strum chords, to pick, to play melodies, and much more. Musical selections will vary based on skills of individuals. Learners will perform in a concert.
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Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble is a class for learners who have already passed Guitar I with an A and want to continue to advance their playing skills. Learners will be taught finger picking technique, advanced strumming technique, barre chords, improvisation, and more. Learners may take Guitar Ensemble for as many semesters as they’d like because different music will be covered each semester.
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Guitar I
Guitar I is a class for learners wanting to learn to play guitar, or for Learners who already have some guitar skills but want to learn to read music or to have better technique. Learners will be taught to strum chords, to pick, to play melodies, and much more. Musical selections will range from Beethoven to the Beatles!
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History of Rock & Roll
The History of Rock & Roll provides learners with an overview of rock and roll music in its various incarnations beginning in the 1920’s up to modern times with a focus on cultural and historical context. Learners are also taught to listen to and analyze rock music in a critical manner including era, styles of rock, major artists, technological forces, recording style, and more.
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Music Harmony
The Music Harmony class is an advanced offering for 11th-12th grade learners with previous music experience. Learners in this class will explore careers in the music industry, have an interest in advanced knowledge of the history and math of music, and/or are interested in getting specific instruction on composing and arranging music..
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Packer / Mustang Singers
Packer Singers (WFHS)/ Mustang Singers (Sheyenne) is offered for singers in grades 9-12. Choral literature from popular, contemporary, seasonal, and classical music is studied and performed. Packer Singers/Mustang Singers members are eligible to audition for regional and state music festivals, All-State Choir, and various ensembles (e.g., Madrigal Singers, Carolers, etc.).
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Philharmonia Orchestra
Philharmonia Orchestra is open to any 9-12th grader with 6-8th grade string experience. Learners will be focusing on more advanced positions on their instruments and must be comfortable in the first and third positions. Orchestra learners will study a variety of literature, perform, concerts and are given the opportunity to participate in the state orchestra festival, audition for All-State Orchestra and participate in the NDHSAA Solo and Ensemble Festival.
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Sinfonia Orchestra
Sinfonia is a chance for those who wish to develop their playing skills at an advanced level. Orchestral literature from popular/contemporary, seasonal, and classical music is studied and performed. Orchestra learners will study a variety of literature, perform, and are eligible to audition for regional and state music festivals, Honor Orchestras at regional colleges, All-State Orchestra, NDHSAA Solo and Ensemble Festival.
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Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is open to any 10th -12th grader with band experience. The band studies and rehearses fine band literature and participates in pep band activities, audition opportunities (all-state and other honor groups), and the North Dakota High School Activities Association sponsored solo and ensemble festivals.
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Treble Choir
Treble Choir is offered for soprano and alto voices in grades 10-12 who wish to develop their vocal musical skills at an advanced level. Choral literature from popular, contemporary, seasonal, and classical music is studied and performed. Treble Choir members are eligible to audition for regional and state music festivals, All-State Choir, and various ensembles (e.g., Madrigal Singers, Carolers, etc.).
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Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is a select group, open to auditioned 10th -12th graders with band experience. The band studies and rehearses fine band literature and participates in pep band activities, audition opportunities (all-state and other honor groups), and the North Dakota High School Activities Association sponsored solo and ensemble festivals.