Band
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BEGINNING BAND 7
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BAND 7
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1 year
No Prerequisite Required This course is a study of the basic elements of music tonal production and skill development. The major topics covered in this class will be Band Method I and concert preparation. This is for students interested in learning to play a band instrument for the first time or learning a new instrument. |
1 year
Prerequisite: Previous band experience This course is a study of basic fundamental technical development and large ensemble performance. The major topics covered in this class will be Band Method II and traditional and contemporary band music. Other features of this course are participation in school assembly programs and evening concerts. This is for seventh grade students who have played their band instruments for more than one year. |
Choir
All music performance courses have attendance requirements for performance events.
BEGINNING CHOIR 7
1 year
This course is a study of beginning and intermediate music fundamentals: sight-reading skills with emphasis on solfége, good intonation, sound production, and performance skills. The intent of this course is to encourage and achieve competency in areas of unison to three-part choral singing. The chorus also serves as a school representative at various community, district and statewide events.
1 year
This course is a study of beginning and intermediate music fundamentals: sight-reading skills with emphasis on solfége, good intonation, sound production, and performance skills. The intent of this course is to encourage and achieve competency in areas of unison to three-part choral singing. The chorus also serves as a school representative at various community, district and statewide events.
Drama
DRAMA I
1 year
This course is an introductory study of various aspects of theatre. Major topics will include acting, movement, stage vocabulary, and oral speaking. Units of study will include monologues, skit writing, improvisation, theatre design, one-act-plays, and creative dramatics.
1 year
This course is an introductory study of various aspects of theatre. Major topics will include acting, movement, stage vocabulary, and oral speaking. Units of study will include monologues, skit writing, improvisation, theatre design, one-act-plays, and creative dramatics.
Mini Courses
Full year course that allows students to rotate through and experience 4 courses listed below.
Each “mini” course is 9 weeks in length and selected at random.
Full year course that allows students to rotate through and experience 4 courses listed below.
Each “mini” course is 9 weeks in length and selected at random.
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ART
9 weeks This course is a study of various media and techniques used in art today. Two-dimensional art is taught with an emphasis on creativity and an understanding of processes. Students may enter their artwork in the school's spring exhibit. |
DRAMA
9 weeks This course is a study of various aspects of theatre. Topics will include acting, movement, stage vocabulary, and oral speaking. Units of study will include monologues, skit writing, improvisation, theatre design, one-act-plays, and creative dramatics. |
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
9 weeks This course focuses on establishing basic skills in graphic communication, construction, communication using problem solving, life management, and academic skills. |
MUSIC APPRECIATION
9 weeks This is a non-performance class that explores music of various styles through listening and discussion experiences. A variety of musical styles will be explored. Styles may include classical, folk, musical theater, jazz, pop, rock and music from other cultures. Common activities include listening, discussion, projects and presentations. |
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STEM
9 weeks This course introduces students to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experiences in a project-based environment and connects these experiences to the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards for mathematics. Topics include the use of computers in mathematical problem solving, technical writing and drawing, applications of fluid power, coordinate geometry, data analysis and statistics. |
WORLD LANGUAGE EXPLORATION
9 weeks This course is an introductory exploration of the study of world languages. The class will be conducted mainly in English, yet students will start developing interpersonal listening and speaking skills at the "Novice Low" proficiency level of each language presented. As students explore the benefits of learning a second language, they will gain basic vocabulary and knowledge of simple conversation patterns, culture, geography, and history. |
Orchestra
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BEGINNING ORCHESTRA 7
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ORCHESTRA 7
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1 year
No Prerequisite Required The course is for students interested in learning to play a string instrument for the first time or learning a new instrument. This course is a study of the basic elements of music, tone production, note reading and skill development. The major topics covered in this class will be string methods and concert preparation. |
1 year
Prerequisite: Previous string experience This string ensemble covers fundamental and intermediate orchestra skills including tuning, vibrato, scales, third and second positions. Concerts will include classical, fiddling, and pop music. |