Grade Level –10, 11, 12
Length – One Semester
First Semester Taken: Chamber Singers A (6546)
Second Semester Taken: Chamber Singers B (6547)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Chamber Singers C (9863)

Type of Course – Elective
Prerequisite – Audition and co-enrollment in Mixed Chorus A, B, or C.
Criteria for Enrollment – Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.
Time Commitment – Meets 2-3 mornings per week, plus performances.

UC/CSU Subject F Approval

Course Description — This course is a mixed singing ensemble intended for singers of advanced ability and specializes in performance of challenging literature of diverse genre. Students will read music notation in treble and bass clefs, demonstrate understanding of more complex notation, demonstrate knowledge of terminology pertinent to the performance of choral music, demonstrate and understand correct singing technique, and demonstrate appropriate rehearsal discipline and performance skills. Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals, performances and choral festivals. The class generally meets before school in the morning.

8˚ This course is offered outside of the 9:00-3:00 pm school day.

Grade Level – 9, 10, 11, 12
Length – One Semester; offered after school/evenings ONLY

Type of Course – Elective; this class is not counted in the student's 十大赌博信誉网站 GPA
Prerequisite – None
Criteria for Enrollment – Admission by audition only. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.
Time Commitment – Meets 1-2 afternoons per week, 3 hours per meeting, plus performances.

UC/CSU Subject F Approval

Course Description — This course is designed for students with significant dance experience. Emphasis will be on building techniques necessary for presentation and performance of ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles. Students will present a final project of dances at the Dance Concerts in January and/or May.

8˚ This class is offered outside of the 9:00-3:00 pm school day.

Grade Level – 9, 10, 11, 12
Length – One Semester (SPRING); offered after school/evenings ONLY

Type of Course – Elective; this class is not counted in the student's 十大赌博信誉网站 GPA
Criteria for Enrollment – Permission of instructor. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.
Time Commitment – Meets 3-5 times per week, afternoons or evenings, 3 hours per meeting.

UC/CSU Subject F Approval

Course Description — Drama 1C: Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop is an after-school workshop exploring drama, dance and music theories and their application in performance. To that end, students will explore acting, singing, dancing, rehearsal, performance, and technical/design skills culminating in the production of a full-length Broadway musical in the Spring semester. Students will also learn about the historical and cultural significance of the selected piece of musical theatre. Students are admitted on the basis of a competitive audition and interviews held at the beginning of the semester.

8˚ This course is offered outside of the 9:00-3:00 pm school day.

Grade Level – 9, 10, 11, 12
Length – One Semester (FALL); offered after school/evenings ONLY

Type of Course – Elective; this class is not counted in the student's 十大赌博信誉网站 GPA
Prerequisite – None
Criteria for Enrollment – Permission of instructor. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.
Time Commitment – Meets 3-5 times per week, afternoons or evenings, 3 hours per meeting.

Course Description — This course is an after-school workshop in acting, rehearsal, performance, and technical/design skills culminating in the production of a full-length play in the fall semester. Students are admitted on the basis of a competitive audition held at the beginning of the semester. Four additional students may be selected to the positions of stage manager, stage crew chief, lighting designer on the basis of in-depth interviews. These students will work alongside professionals over the course of the production developing knowledge and skills in each specialized area and their application in performance.

8˚ This course is offered outside of the 9:00-3:00 pm school day.

Grade Level – 9, 10, 11, 12
Length – One semester

Type of Course – Elective; this class is not counted in the student's 十大赌博信誉网站 GPA
Prerequisite – Lessons or Band experience
Criteria for Enrollment – Admission is by audition. Enrollment may be limited to necessary instrumentation. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.
Time Commitment – Meets 2 afternoons per week for 2 hours each, plus performances.

UC/CSU Subject F Approval

Course Description — Jazz Band prepares students to perform a variety of musical competitions from the 1920s through the present, focusing primarily on large-ensemble jazz in the Big Band and swing tradition. This class is available to students who have taken private lessons for at least one year, or participated in their middle school Band program. Jazz Band will perform at the Winter Concerts, the Spring Pops Concerts, the Performing Arts Assembly, and several festivals or adjudicated performances.

8˚ This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am - 2:45 pm school day.

Grade Level – 9, 10, 11, 12
Length – One Semester; offered after school/evenings ONLY

Type of Course – Elective; this class is not counted in the student's 十大赌博信誉网站 GPA
Prerequisite – Lessons or Band experience
Criteria for Enrollment – Admission is by audition. Enrollment may be limited to necessary instrumentation. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.
Time Commitment – Meets 1 afternoon per week for 2 hours, plus performances.

Course Description — Jazz Combo prepares students to perform a variety of musical competitions from the 1940s through the present, focusing primarily on small-ensemble jazz and solo improvisation. This class is available to students who have taken private lessons for at least one year, or participated in their middle school Band program. Jazz Combo will perform at the Winter Concerts, the Spring Pops Concerts, the Performing Arts Assembly, and several additional performances at 十大赌博信誉网站 and around the Bay Area.

8˚ This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am - 2:45 pm school day.

Grade Level – 10, 11, 12
Length – One Semester; offered after school/evenings ONLY
First Semester Taken: Mixed Chorus A (6551)
Second Semester Taken: Mixed Chorus B (6552)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Mixed Chorus C (9853)

Type of Course – Elective
Prerequisite – Audition
Criteria for Enrollment – Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.
Time commitment – Meets 1 evening per week, plus performances.

UC/CSU Subject F Approval for A/B

Course Description — This course is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors who have completed Mixed Chorus A/B. Students will be introduced to good practice procedures for choral rehearsal and to an awareness of different styles of choral music. Student achievement will involve study of sight-singing, notation, phrasing, rhythm, harmony and musical terminology. Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. Ensembles will perform at concerts and choral festivals.

8˚ This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am - 2:45 pm school day.

Grade Level – 9, 10, 11, 12
Length – One Semester; offered after school/evenings ONLY
(Fall: Mondays 2:45-5:00pm/Spring Mondays 6:00-8:30pm)
First Semester Taken: Orchestra A (6521)
Second Semester Taken: Orchestra B (6522)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Orchestra C (9803)

Type of Course – Elective
Prerequisite – Participation in middle school orchestra program, or private lessons for at least six months, as well as Orchestra A/B
Criteria for Enrollment – Admission is made by audition. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.
Time Commitment – Meets 1 evening per week from 6-9 pm, plus performances.

UC/CSU Subject F Approval

Course Description — This is the symphonic orchestra for which an audition is required to participate. Auditions are held at the beginning of Fall Semester, and again in December for the following Spring Semester. Students develop technical mastery in all aspects of ensemble playing, including tone production, intonation, rhythmic execution, and musicianship. Orchestra performs works from the baroque, classical, romantic and 20th century repertoire from MENC grades 4-5, and will perform at the CMEA festival in the spring.

8˚ This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am - 2:45 pm school day.

Grade Level – 9, 10, 11, 12
Length – One Semester/Fall Semester Only; offered 0 period (8:00-8:45 am; Tue, Thu during fall semester only)
First Semester Taken: Pep Band A (6538)
Second Semester Taken: Pep Band B (6539)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Pep Band C (9818)

Type of Course – Elective
Prerequisite – Participation in middle school band or orchestra program, or private lessons for at least six months
Criteria for Enrollment – Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms, but instead email the teacher directly to request enrollment.
Time Commitment – Meets 2 mornings per week, plus 8 home football games & volleyball games (and playoffs, if applicable) for the FALL semester

Course Description — This course is open to all wind, brass, and percussion students. It will include a variety of styles and difficulties of concert band and pep band music. A cornerstone of this ensemble will be developing technical proficiency on each student''s instrument, as well as establishing a strong level of ensemble cohesion. Music of all historical periods (including 20th century and popular music), various cultures, and multiple geographic areas will be studied for performance. Students will participate in a two-week band camp during August (mandatory) to prepare for football season performances. In rehearsal, students will be graded daily on their preparedness and involvement. Additionally, periodic playing tests will be given to assess progress and these are also graded with a rubric that reflects the core concepts of intonation, proper fingerings/positions/sticking, correct rhythms, and overall musicianship.

This course if offered during 0 period.