BARBERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL
ELECTIVE COURSES
2007 - 2008

Performing Arts

Band
Choral Music 1
Choral Music 2, 3, 4

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BAND (BAND)
GRADE LEVEL 9-12
One Year
Prerequisite:  Ability to play a band instrument at an acceptable level and director approval.

The Soaring Eagle Band is a top-quality musical organization.  The band travels to and performs at all varsity football games, pep rallies, UIL Marching Contest, All-Regional Band Auditions, UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest, UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest, along with concerts and other performances during the school year.  To become a member of the band, a student must have developed the skills needed to be able to perform on their instrument at the high school level.  Band members are expected to practice daily on their instruments and to rapidly improve their skill level.  All band members participate in all performances and should plan on two after-school rehearsals weekly.  Band members are expected to attend summer band practice Monday through Friday until school starts.  Band teaches responsibility, dedication, working and making music together, sacrifice for the good of the group, meeting deadlines, and self-discipline.  Freshmen band orientation information and summer practice dates will be mailed to band members. [top]

CHORAL MUSIC 1 (CHOIR1)
GRADE LEVEL:  9-12
One Year
Prerequisite: None

Choir is a year-long Fine Arts class open to all students.  All types of music are studied and performed in various concerts.  Students are encouraged to attend the two competitions, Region Choir and U.I.L. Solo/Ensemble.  Students selected at each contest may qualify to attend the clinic/concert for the Regional Choir and the State Solo Contest; both are overnight trips.  Students learn the fundamentals of music and a joy for singing.  Auditions and teacher approval determine the enrollment in the Varsity Choir.  [top]

CHORAL MUSIC 2, 3, 4 (CHOIR2, CHOIR3, CHOIR4)
GRADE LEVEL:  10-12
One Year
Prerequisite:  Choral Music 1 or director approval

Choral Music 2-4 are each year-long Fine Arts classes open to all 10th - 12th graders.  All types of music are studied and performed in contests and concerts.  Students are encouraged to attend the TMEA Region competition in the fall and the U.I.L. Solo/Ensemble competition in the spring.  Students qualifying in each contest attend the Regional Choir and/or State Solo Contest.  Courses include in-depth music training in vocal skills and performance.  Music history, theory, ear training, and appreciation are incorporated into the learning experience.  Auditions are held in the spring for students to qualify for enrollment in the Varsity Choir. [top]
 

Spring 2007, Barbers Hill High School, POB 1108, 9696 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, TX  77580    (281) 576-2221