Music Technology Grades 9 - 12 1 credit
Students learn basic compositional techniques and apply them using notation and sequencing software programs. Using original compositions and sequencing software programs, students analyze, describe, and discuss the various compositional techniques. Students also develop multimedia presentations to describe/accompany their original music compositions and participate in "live" concert performances of their original compositions in a concert setting. All students interested in music technology may participate.
Guitar Grades 9 - 12 1 credit
Students develop basic guitar techniques through performing solo and ensemble guitar literature from difficulty levels I and II (on a scale of VI). Skills emphasized include tuning and proper tone production, note reading using traditional notation and guitar tablature, and utilizing current technology to assist in developing basic improvisational and compositional techniques. Previous guitar experience is not required.
Students learn basic compositional techniques and apply them using notation and sequencing software programs. Using original compositions and sequencing software programs, students analyze, describe, and discuss the various compositional techniques. Students also develop multimedia presentations to describe/accompany their original music compositions and participate in "live" concert performances of their original compositions in a concert setting. All students interested in music technology may participate.
Guitar Grades 9 - 12 1 credit
Students develop basic guitar techniques through performing solo and ensemble guitar literature from difficulty levels I and II (on a scale of VI). Skills emphasized include tuning and proper tone production, note reading using traditional notation and guitar tablature, and utilizing current technology to assist in developing basic improvisational and compositional techniques. Previous guitar experience is not required.