Port Allegany Jr/Sr High School Counselor
Band (7th Grade) (Fall & Spring) semester N/A credit
With lesson attendance and performance in the band, students will develop basic instrumental music skills. Students from this group may be chosen to attend the Junior High IU 9 Band Festival, and may participate in Small Ensembles or Marching Band (with Band Director approval).
Band (8th Grade) (Fall & Spring) semester N/A credit
Band (9th Grade) (Fall & Spring) semester .5 credit
Members of the band will continue to develop basic skills necessary in successful instrumental performance by regular lesson attendance and the performance of a variety of Concert Band music. Students may be chosen to attend the Junior High IU 9 Band, and may participate in the Jazz Band, Graduation Band, and Small Ensembles. All are strongly encouraged to participate in Marching Band. (Grades 8-9) *Note: senior high credit for grade 9 band only.
Band (Senior High) (Fall & Spring) semester .5 credits
Students will develop knowledge, understanding, and skills of instrumental sound production, through the practice and performance of a variety of concert band music literature. Students from this group may be chosen to attend District Band and/or Senior High IU 9 Band. Each student also has the opportunity to play in Jazz Band, Graduation Band, Small Ensembles, and is strongly encouraged to participate in the Marching Band. (Grades 10-12)
Other instrumental options: Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Musical Productions (interested students should see the teacher to learn more about these opportunities).
Instrumental Master Class semester .5 credits
Instrumental Master Class is a class/ensemble for students who seek continuing growth and improvement playing their wind or percussion instrument. Solo and ensemble experiences will be provided focusing on: tone production, musicality, range extension, diaphragmatic breathing, audition preparation, improvisation, and music reading. A wide variety of styles will be utilized, including classical and jazz. (Grades 9-12)
Chorus (7th Grade) (Fall & Spring) semester N/A credit
This chorus consists of students who wish to begin choral training. Basic vocal techniques are taught and students also perform with the junior high chorus.
Chorus (8th Grade) (Fall & Spring ) semester N/A credit
Chorus (9th Grade) (Fall & Spring) semester .5 credits
This chorus gives emphasis to choral techniques and to presenting the choral music in an artistic manner. (Grades 8-9) *Note: senior high credit for grade 9 chorus only.
Chorus (Senior High) (Fall & Spring) semester .5 credits
Students will have the opportunity to develop some knowledge, understanding, and skills related to basic vocal techniques. Many students are chosen for district and state events after careful selection as to ability and interest in extra choral training. (Grades 10-12)
Other vocal options: Show Choir, Chamber Singers, and Musical Productions (interested students should see the teacher to learn more about these opportunities).
This course examines the organization of the basic components of musical sound. Students will be given the opportunity to compose vocal and instrumental music in a variety of styles. (Grades 9-12)
Musical Theater Workshop semester .5 credits
This course presents a survey of American Musical Theater and its component styles in a classroom/performance situation. Students will study and perform scenes from Broadway musicals, prepare solos and duets, and analyze stylistic changes. (Grades 9-12)
Piano I; Piano II; Piano III; Piano IV semester .5 credits
Piano I is designed as an introduction to keyboard skills. The largest components of the course will deal with piano performance and music theory. The student will become proficient at playing simple folk tunes and composed understanding of the theoretical foundations of the music they perform through analysis. At the Piano II level, the student will become proficient at playing intermediate arrangements and develop harmonic understanding. (Grades 9-12)
Survey of Music semester .5 credits
This is a non-performance class for those students interested in the historical contributions of musicians from 1600 to the present. (Grades 9-12)
Vocal Arts I; Vocal Arts II semester .5 credits
Vocal Arts is a class/ensemble for students who seek continuing growth and improvement in their voices, musical skills, and artistry. Solo and ensemble experiences will be provided focusing on: vocal production, musicality, performance techniques, range extension, diaphragmatic breathing, audition preparation, and music reading. A wide variety of styles will be utilized (including Broadway show tunes, arts songs, vocal jazz, and folk music). (Grades 9-12)
Music Teacher's Assistant semester .5 credit
This class is through direct arrangement with the teacher. Students planning to pursue a musical career have the opportunity to assist the teacher and begin applying musical skills acquired through previous music courses. (Grades 11-12)
