BELLFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Handbook 2011 - 2012

MARCHING BAND1521 Semester(Students must enroll in 1508)Intermediate and advanced musicians will perform in various settings including competitions, community events,and school functions. Students will perform at a level that reflects understanding of the mechanical aspects of theirinstruments, and the understanding needed to perform while in motion. Marching Band develops the ideas andconcepts learned in Concert Band, and integrates them with body movement and drill formations. Many publicperformances are required, and are not an optional part of this course.This course is offered first semester during 7th period and earns elective credit.Course Prerequisite: Teacher recommendationCONCERT BAND1508 Year(Students must enroll in 1521)Intermediate and Advanced musicians will perform in various settings including concert festivals, communityevents, and school functions. Students will enhance knowledge of music fundamentals including music theory, andhistorical/social implications and performances practices of various genres. Students will perform at a level thatreflects understanding of the mechanical aspects of their instruments. Many public performances are required, andare not an optional part of this course.Course Prerequisite: Teacher recommendationPERCUSSION ENSEMBLE1549 SemesterPercussion Ensemble develops musicianship skills, developing repertoire for indoor productions 2 nd semester,combining theatrical skills with percussion. Students will enhance knowledge of music fundamentals and studyhistorical/social implications and performances practices of their genre. Students will enhance their cardiovascularfitness and endurance, including the use of marching and dynamic, rhythmic dance. Students will perform at a levelthat reflects understanding of the mechanical aspects of their instruments as well as artistic interpretation. Manypublic performances are required, and are not an optional part of this course.Course Prerequisite: Students must audition or receive teacher recommendation.Course Co-requisite: Percussionists must also be enrolled in Concert Band (Course # 1508) or Jazz Band (Course #1515).ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) MUSIC THEORY1550 YearThis course is designed for the serious music student. It will explore advanced concepts in music theory. Studentswill study chord structure, harmonic progressions and musical form. Students will also compose and analyze music.Students enrolled in this class will take the Advanced Placement Examination in Music Theory.Recommended: Students who pass the AP Music Theory class may receive college credit. Therefore, this coursemodels college level work in both content and pacing. It is recommended for students who are proficient on the CSTin English/Language Arts.Course Prerequisite: Teacher recommendationENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTSAll classes provide experience and training in reading, writing, speaking, thinking and listening skills. All studentswill experience a core of literature at each grade level.9 TH GRADEENGLISH 93250 YearENGLISH 9 HONORS3261 YearThese courses will include a survey of world literature. Students will read and interact with fiction, non-fiction, anddrama selections, while developing critical reading comprehension skills. Descriptive, expository and narrativewriting skills are honed as students use the writing process in a variety of genres. This course will also developvocabulary, grammar, and spelling usage.Prerequisite for Honors: Students must have a grade of B or better in Advanced English 8, or a grade of A in English8 and teacher recommendation. Summer reading will be required.33