Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#747 – ADVANCED STRING ORCHESTRA – 5 CREDITS (MUS 747 ADV STRING ORCH)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Audition
Advanced String Orchestra is the advanced level curricular string ensemble. In addition to the traditional rehearsal process,
students are encouraged to participate in small chamber ensembles, and in combined rehearsals with the Wind Symphony Band.
Students enrolling in Advanced String Orchestra must pass an audition with the orchestra director. Students enrolled in
this instrumental ensemble have the opportunity to audition for the school’s chamber orchestra, pit orchestra, and region and allstate
orchestras.
#761 - FRESHMAN CHORUS 1 - 5 CREDITS (MUS 761 FRESHMAN CHORUS)
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
Freshman Chorus is an elective open to all freshman who have an interest in singing and who wish to improve their vocal skills.
Students learn proper vocal production, sight-reading, diction, correct phrasing, dynamics, good intonation, and proper blend.
Through concert performances, students learn techniques of stage presence and the spirit of cooperation essential to this
performing art. Students enrolled in the Freshman Chorus have the opportunity to audition for region and all-state
choruses, Chorale and Men of Hunterdon.
#768 - CONCERT CHOIR/WOMEN’S CHOIR - 5 CREDITS (MUS 768 CONCERT CHOIR)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Concert Choir/Women’s Choir is an elective open to all sophomore, junior and senior students who have an interest in singing.
These courses offer the student vocalist a continuing musical experience. Music from various historical periods, styles and
cultures is performed. Through the use of repertoire and vocal exercises the student’s musical knowledge is expanded to include
proper usage of vowel techniques, good diction, correct phrasing, proper dynamics, intonation and blend. Through concert
performances, the student learns techniques of stage presence and the spirit of cooperation essential to the performing arts.
Students enrolled in the Concert Choir /Women’s Choir have the opportunity to audition for region and all-state chorus,
Chorale, Men of Hunterdon and Madrigal Girls.
#781 - JAZZ CHOIR - 2.5 CREDITS (MUS 781 JAZZ CHOIR)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Audition and enrollment in a large group ensemble (Concert Choir, Women’s Choir,
Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, String Orchestra)
Advanced students enrolled in the Jazz Choir study jazz and pop vocal music. Students are required to demonstrate expressive
singing and technical accuracy. This course is open by audition only and students must be enrolled in an additional five (5)
credit music ensemble class.
#703 - HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER - 2.5 CREDITS (MUS 703 HIST AM MUSICAL)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
This course traces the history of the American musical theater from the late 1800's to the present day Broadway "blockbusters".
Topics to be covered include historical importance, influences on the culture of the day, and prominent people involved in each
musical. The course is augmented by a field trip to see a current Broadway musical, as well as video and audio highlights of
previous "hits".
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